Clipboard as Place-Mat Holder

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

By Julia Edelstein
Clipboard as place-mat holderJames Wojcik

Hang a clipboard on the wall (or inside a cabinet) to clamp down on place mats—and that old “I can’t find them!” excuse from the person setting the table.

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