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What's on your coffee table right now?

109 replies

LagneyandCasey · 11/11/2020 14:03

We have 4 remote controls, hand cream, kindle, post it notes, a nearly burned down candle, a cup of tea, a plate of biscuit crumbs, a tub of halloween sweets, dust and dh's feet Hmm

It's always a mess, thus I can't be arsed to dust it!

Tell me what's on yours, or show me. I'd love to see some coffee tables with beautiful and interesting things on them Smile

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JonHammIsMyJamm · 11/11/2020 17:12

No coffee table here but side table.

Lamp
2 Rory Dobner monocle cat drinks coasters

That’s it.

Weirdfan · 11/11/2020 18:21

Absolutely nothing, my 1 year DGS has cleared it by flinging each item onto the floor, his current favourite game Smile On the floor we have two remotes, four coasters, a broken wireless charger I keep dusting and putting back on the table because it's DGS's favourite thing to fling so I don't like to throw it away, and the house phone Grin

RuthTopp · 11/11/2020 18:24

A mug , 7 remotes , a pen, a pile of Screwfix/Electrifix catalogues , my watch and a lip gloss.

MichelleofzeResistance · 11/11/2020 18:25

A plant, a teapot and cup, a tv remote and a pile of paperwork.

lazylump72 · 11/11/2020 18:35

3 remote controls .4 drinks coasters,a lamp and a tub of quality street half finished!

Itstheprinciple · 11/11/2020 18:38

Candle, coasters, 2 remotes, a copy of 1984 which I need to read and DD's school planner.

Meruem · 11/11/2020 18:41

I have an oriental inlay coffee table so it looks odd if there’s anything on it. It’s only used to put my cup of tea (or wine glass!) on in the evening. Otherwise it’s clear. Remotes are next to me on the sofa when being used, or put back on the tv unit when not.

ShowOfHands · 11/11/2020 18:42

@MrsBartlet I adore it. When Tom became overwhelmed and had to go for a walk. Aah. We love Angel Mae too and we always refer to the Angel Gave You. I like all of them!

@Tonightstheteriyakichicken is the Osman book good. I'm eyeing it up for my Dad but have read mixed reviews.

HeatherAndSand · 11/11/2020 18:42

We don't have coffee tables. Large dogs crawl under them, forget they are there, and try to stand up. It does not end well.

LubaLuca · 11/11/2020 18:43

1 mug
3 coasters
Telly buttons
My watch
Nail clippers

YakkityYakYakYak · 11/11/2020 18:45

A lantern ornament thing, an Xbox controller, one coaster, and a soggy half eaten rice cake courtesy of my toddler

Tonightstheteriyakichicken · 11/11/2020 18:56

@ShowOfHands
The person who gave me the book said it's cosy but with a lot of dry wit. I'd agree with that.
Makes a change to feature retirees as main characters.

SBTLove · 11/11/2020 18:56

Side table; lamp, coaster.

nancybotwinbloom · 11/11/2020 18:57

Nothing but on the shelf underneath is the following

Two books - the second hand maids tale I need to read and the first one I need to read the last couple of chapters to refresh
Coasters
Smyrna catalogue

ShowOfHands · 11/11/2020 18:57

Thank you @Tonightstheteriyakichicken

It does sound up my Dad's street. He's hard to buy for but loves a book.

Sheknowsaboutme · 11/11/2020 19:00

Glass of wine, as usual,

TabithaTowers · 11/11/2020 19:02

Cats.

RedElephants · 11/11/2020 19:08

Nothing, we don't have one..

BiddyPop · 11/11/2020 19:10

A book of sudokus and a pen - DH will probably move those to the bookcase when he emerges from his office later.

brokencrayons · 11/11/2020 19:11

Coasters, a candle a Fitbit and an empty bowl of cereal 😂 sorry, it’s not pretty at all

BeaMends · 11/11/2020 19:14

In addition to the contents previously listed, we now have a bag of lemons, an empty face mask packet and a mobile phone.

#peakclutter

jambeforeclottedcream · 11/11/2020 19:20

All 3 have coasters on them
1 also has a box of tissues and a magazine
1 has a glass of wine on it
The other one has no other additions.

Pipandmum · 11/11/2020 19:21

Nothing! I've got my house on the market so always at the ready.

Hkyvvse · 11/11/2020 19:23

A neom candle and some forced bulbs in a bowl

LulusMiniEgg · 11/11/2020 19:28

Hand cream, DDs Peppa Pig sunglasses, empty wine glass, Halloween torch, DDs toothbrush, a black felt pen & a remote control.
Usually pretty tidy (the only room that ever is!) but not right now. I don’t care though as I’m cuddled up with DS and DD under blankets watching GBBO and it’s heaven 😍

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