A device is provided for reducing the influence, on a drinking vessel (240), of linear and/or rotational motions of a surface on which the drinking vessel is placed, for example for use on a marine vessel. The device comprises a pliable structure and is provided with a plurality of slits (120) arranged between a plurality of cooperating portions (102) to accommodate a plurality of drinking vessels, in particular drinking vessels having a base and a stem, such as wine glasses. The cooperating portions are adapted to accept a drinking vessel, and are operable to at least partially envelop the drinking vessel by conforming to at least a part of the upper surface of the base of the drinking vessel.

A device is provided for reducing the influence, on a drinking vessel (240), of linear and/or rotational motions of a surface on which the drinking vessel is placed, for example for use on a marine vessel. The device comprises a pliable structure and is provided with a plurality of slits (120) arranged between a plurality of cooperating portions (102) to accommodate a plurality of drinking vessels, in particular drinking vessels having a base and a stem, such as wine glasses. The cooperating portions are adapted to accept a drinking vessel, and are operable to at least partially envelop the drinking vessel by conforming to at least a part of the upper surface of the base of the drinking vessel.

A decorative article comprises a base plate having at least one hanging elongate slot defined therein; and a receiving member including a single first plate, at least two second plates, and a hanger, wherein the first plate is parallel to the base plate, and each of the at least two second plates is non-parallel to the base plate and is coupled to the first plate, to define an inner space and a top opening in the receiving member, wherein the hanger protrudes from the first plate, wherein the hanger is fitted into the hanging elongate slot to secure the receiving member to the base plate.

A decorative article comprises a base plate having at least one hanging elongate slot defined therein; and a receiving member including a single first plate, at least two second plates, and a hanger, wherein the first plate is parallel to the base plate, and each of the at least two second plates is non-parallel to the base plate and is coupled to the first plate, to define an inner space and a top opening in the receiving member, wherein the hanger protrudes from the first plate, wherein the hanger is fitted into the hanging elongate slot to secure the receiving member to the base plate.