Family photos are the focus of this Coastermatic collection. Jason Ruston made a set each for his mom and grandmom for Mother's Day and they were a big hit.

CM: Any stories to recount related to the images you used?

JR: I recently moved from Toronto, Canada to be with my wife Barbara who lives in Hawaii. We met last August in San Francisco and got married two months later. Barbara has children, I have a dog. I wanted to remind my mother and grandmother that all is good and we are very happy. These photos were taken this past Easter.

CM: How did they respond to the coasters?

JR: They both thought the coasters were unique and a conversation starter. I could have chosen artwork or a different theme, but since they are photos of us that is where the conversation will most likely start. What are these? How did you get there photo on the coaster? That sort of thing.

Jason and Barbara Ruston co-own His+Hers Photography. Jason Ruston is the owner and graphic designer behind Ruston Design.

We love that Coastermatic is being used to create personalised gifts! Why not create a set for someone you love?

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Ciera Holzenthal is the owner, graphic designer and blogger behind the Ciera Design Studio and founder of The Made in Mind Social.

She specializes in visual branding and, as you can tell from the stunning images on her coasters, has a great photographic eye. Ciera's blog is full of helpful advice for small businesses, and other fun stuff like DIY projects and links to her favorite design-related Instagrammers.

CM: What do you like about Coastermatic?

CH: I love being able to customize items for my desk and coffee table. It's great to be able to show off my favorite Instagram photos!

CM: How have friends responded to your coasters?

CH: My friends love them, especially when they recognize the photo!

Feeling inspired? Make your own set of Coasters now.

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One of our favorite topics here in Coasterica is dinner-time conversation. The part of the day dedicated to sharing stories and ideas, with friends and family, new and old.

Inspired by all the amazing food photography on Instagram we thought we'd put together a dinner party inspired fantasy set. These four coasters represent an evening we'd love to attend, and the Instagrammers we think would make the best guests.

• Crostini with ricotta, grilled peaches, prosciutto, honey by @CamilleStyles
• Sunday summer dinner #latergram by @LoveAndLemons
• With the blueberries we picked this week. Last family hooray... I shall miss them. by @cannellevanille
• Did this. Had to! by @JenGotch

And now, the stories behind the photographers and their recipes:

Camille Styles

Based in Austin, TX

With Camille's talents for event design and culinary creativity she'd surely be a fantastic dinner guest. We think this appetizer of Crostini with ricotta, grilled peaches, prosciutto, honey would be a delicious way to start the meal.

Jeanine Donofrio

Based in Austin, TX

This colorful bean salad looks like the perfect dish for a summers evening. Although with Jeanine's love of seasonal food she'd know the perfect entrée for the time of year.

Aran Goyoaga

Based in Seattle, WA

After writing a book called Small Plates & Sweet Treats, we're sure that whatever Aran decided to bring would go down a treat but this dessert with freshly picked blueberries would make the best ending to this tasty evening. And with Aran's Basque Country influence, I'm sure she'd bring a fresh culinary perspective to the conversation.

Jen Gotch

Based in Los Angeles, CA

All we need now is something to drink, and this classic Gin & Tonic would make the perfect refreshing drink to toast with. At least, we assume the tonic is just out of the shot :) Jen's ethereal photography style would also be sure to document the evening with a blissfully dreamy feeling.

So that's it, what a wonderful evening! At least we imagine it would be. Know a great dinner guest we should feature? Let us on Twitter or Instagram.

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