Nespresso Coffee Holder

James Beck was a tinkerer at heart. He loved making little things that made life easier—and nicer to look at. One chilly morning, after knocking over his messy pile of Nespresso pods for the third time, he had an idea: he’d make a proper coffee pod holder.

He grabbed a few pieces of oak from his scrap pile and got to work in his garage workshop. He carefully measured each pod, drilled perfectly sized holes in neat rows, and sanded the wood until it was smooth to the touch. Then he added a light finish that brought out the beautiful grain in the oak.

When he placed his finished holder on the kitchen counter, it looked like it had always belonged there—sleek, tidy, and totally satisfying. He slid in the colorful pods one by one, and the rows filled like a rainbow of caffeine dreams.

His wife walked in, took one look, and grinned. “You made that?”

James nodded, proudly handing her a pod. “Pick your flavor, barista’s open.”

From that day on, every morning started with a smile, a perfect pod, and a little reminder that even the smallest creations—like a wooden coffee holder—could make life feel a little more fun.

(Made by James Beck for In The Kitchen Contest)