Prototyping

When you are married to an engineer, you learn pretty quickly that just because something comes one way doesn't mean it needs to stay that way. The way manufacturers send things is merely a suggestion for use. Fortunately, my engineer is very good. He is also a big believer in prototyping, trying a mock up before he makes a pretty version.

Meet this week's prototype: 

Yes...my coffee pot is up on blocks. We love this pot, but the way Cuisinart designed it you can't get  a travel mug under the pour spout. So, Brad took out the tray, but the pot up on blocks, and shifted the tray. Now a travel mug fits and the drips are still caught by the tray. Brilliant! (I am ready for the pretty version, though.)