In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus comprises: a first sleeve body and a second sleeve body, wherein the first sleeve body comprises a first sleeve body outer wall and a first sleeve body opening, wherein the first sleeve body opening is configured to removably receive a cup, wherein the first sleeve body outer wall comprises a first sleeve body outer wall portion, wherein the second sleeve body comprises a second sleeve body inner wall, wherein the second sleeve body inner wall comprises a second sleeve body inner wall portion, and wherein the second sleeve body inner wall portion is coupled to the first sleeve body outer wall portion. In another embodiment of the invention, a method comprises: forming a first sleeve body; forming a second sleeve body; wherein the first sleeve body comprises a first sleeve body outer wall and a first sleeve body opening, wherein the first sleeve body opening is configured to removably receive a cup; wherein the first sleeve body outer wall comprises a first sleeve body outer wall portion; wherein the second sleeve body comprises a second sleeve body inner wall; wherein the second sleeve body inner wall comprises a second sleeve body inner wall portion; and coupling the second sleeve body inner wall portion to the first sleeve body outer wall portion.

A utensil bundle securing and decorating assembly and method including a strand arranged to form at least one slip knot and a loop that can be tightened by pulling on one end of the strand assembly to secure a bundle, the assembly further including a placard or other decorative component or subassembly secured to the strand at a location along the loop section so that the assembly can be themed for different events.

A utensil bundle securing and decorating assembly and method including a strand arranged to form at least one slip knot and a loop that can be tightened by pulling on one end of the strand assembly to secure a bundle, the assembly further including a placard or other decorative component or subassembly secured to the strand at a location along the loop section so that the assembly can be themed for different events.

A cover for covering an outdoor item includes a weather-resistant main body, at least one flap secured to the main body and a magnetic fastener secured to the at least one flap. The weather-resistant main body includes a main body perimeter and is sized and shaped substantially similar to at least a portion of the outdoor item to be covered. The at least one flap extends from the main body perimeter. The at least one flap is flexible and sized to selectively fold over another portion of the outdoor item to be covered when the main body is covering a covered portion of the outdoor item. The magnetic fastener selectively engages with a fastener provided on the outdoor item, and engagement of the magnetic fastener with the associated fastener holds the main body to the outdoor item.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for storing items. The apparatus may include a base comprising a base surface and a rim. One or more columns may be attached to the base surface. Additionally, the apparatus may include at least one central column, wherein the height of the at least one central column may be greater than the height of the one or more columns. This configuration may allow for efficient storage of items. The apparatus may provide a versatile and space-saving solution for organizing and storing various items.

In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus comprises: a first sleeve body and a second sleeve body, wherein the first sleeve body comprises a first sleeve body outer wall and a first sleeve body opening, wherein the first sleeve body opening is configured to removably receive a cup, wherein the first sleeve body outer wall comprises a first sleeve body outer wall portion, wherein the second sleeve body comprises a second sleeve body inner wall, wherein the second sleeve body inner wall comprises a second sleeve body inner wall portion, and wherein the second sleeve body inner wall portion is coupled to the first sleeve body outer wall portion. In another embodiment of the invention, a method comprises: forming a first sleeve body; forming a second sleeve body; wherein the first sleeve body comprises a first sleeve body outer wall and a first sleeve body opening, wherein the first sleeve body opening is configured to removably receive a cup; wherein the first sleeve body outer wall comprises a first sleeve body outer wall portion; wherein the second sleeve body comprises a second sleeve body inner wall; wherein the second sleeve body inner wall comprises a second sleeve body inner wall portion; and coupling the second sleeve body inner wall portion to the first sleeve body outer wall portion.

A cord with an outer fabric covering over a sheath and draw string is used to secure a flexible sheet to a solid object, such as a mattress, table, pool, or ironing board. In some embodiments, the cord is a string lacking a sheath and draw string. The cord has a series of clips attached there-to by a second cord or by direct attachment. The clips are in turn removably attachable to edges of a sheet. One then tightens the draw string, reducing the length of the cord, and continues to do so until the sheet is pulled to a bottom side of an object. In this manner, the sheet ends are beneath the mattress and tightened thereto by the cord. The cord further snaps to itself, in embodiments of the disclosed technology, to form a closed loop around the bed.

The present invention is directed to an improved tablecloth fastening method and decoration attachment system. It utilizes a reversible clip to grasp and restrict slack tablecloth fabric below the table edge. This evenly pulls the tablecloth's perimeter taut for a secure continuous hold around the entire table using minimal clips. The clip also incorporates dual lead-in notches with holes. When the clip is closed, these notches align to create channels for threading decorations, strings, balloons onto the tablecloth edge; this avoids ad hoc fastening solutions. The invention provides firm tablecloth attachment without damaging tables or fabrics. It requires only a few clips for full security. The integrated channels allow decorations to be easily added or changed. The invention elegantly fulfills the gaps in previous tablecloth fastening and decoration methods.