Entertaining sources from the 2007 Best list: table linens
- Hollyhock
- Old-fashioned hemstitching and Erzebet embroidery get freshened up on linen napkins. Owner Suzanne Rheinstein also sells suzanis from Uzbekistan as tablecloths at her 19-year-old West Hollywood shop.
- Homegoods
- In addition to sourcing unique items, the nationwide chain provides heavily discounted designer brands by buying manufacturers' closeouts and canceled orders.
- Libeco Home
- The delicate checks, stripes and solids rendered in fine Belgian linen epitomize understated luxury (our staff is obsessed).
- Pierre Deux
- The source for all things French-country is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of toiles. You can make a tablecloth and napkins from any of the fabrics—happily, all are available as yardage.
