Linen-Life
How sustainable is linen?
A gorgeous fabric which keeps us warm in winter and cool in summer, linen is also incredibly sustainable. And that’s over and above the fact it feels and looks great...
Our favourite napkin folding ideas
The way to make a dinner table look fab is not just to whip up something spectacular in the kitchen. Nor is it about using lovely crockery. No, to make...
How to use linen in a minimalist look
If you happen to be a fan of the minimalist, clean look – and, let’s face it, many of us are - then, in terms of fabric and color schemes,...
How linen is made
A versatile material, linen is cooling when it’s hot and warm during cold weather – thanks to the fact it is porous i.e. breathable. This makes linen very easy to...
Interior design tips - How to get the farmhouse look (even if you live in a city)
You don’t have to live in the country to have a farmhouse interior design style. No, all you need is some clever natural colors, textures and items – and the...
Rolling Silverware in a Linen Napkin – How to Guide
If you’re going to the bother of putting out lovely linen napkins for a special celebration meal, then make sure you add even more elegance by rolling silverware in an...
6 Ways to Keep Kitchen Linen Safe and Sanitary
There’s no point having beautiful linen kitchen towels and quality dishcloths if you don’t look after them properly. And by that we mean clean them enough to make them odour-free...
3 Easy And Effective Ways to Fold Napkins to Impress Any Guest
Who doesn’t love a well-folded napkin? It’s such a great way to add a special touch to any table. As interior writer @fernandezjo says: Paper napkins are so passé. Cloth...
A Quick History of Kitchen Linen
Two of the most ubiquitous pieces of kitchen linen around are the tea towel and the tablecloth. And yet, we never question their origins. We act as if they’ve always...