And then out of nowhere, these babies landed on my desk. (P.S. The universe listens. Always ask for what you want/need!)
That's the Benjabelle Original Brush Tree and the Mini Brush Tree ($34.95 and $24.95 at benjabelle.com). The silicone grippers securely hold all your brushes vertically so excess water rolls down and off the bristles and not back into the base. As a result, your brushes dry much more efficiently and evenly.
And in case you're wondering, the original holds 14 large brushes (think powder, foundation, blush, stippling, kabuki), while the mini holds 42 small brushes (think blending, eyeliner, lip, concealer, crease).
Absolutely genius, right?