We love pretty, clever, well-designed tea towels; they can be bright aids to washing up, or inexpensive art for the kitchen. Here's our latest favorite, a replica of an original 1940s sign. More

We are gearing up for our annual trip to IKEA and so we were excited to see this sneak preview of their new spring and summer releases, due out in February. Here's a peek at a few new things for the kitchen. More

This past year my husband and I switched to using cloth napkins almost exclusively. We use them for everything but the most informal backyard barbecue, and I must say it's very nice to have the feel and look of fabric on the table. But (here's the catch) they can be a real pain to maintain! More

Children's art canvas by day; edgy modern party accessory by night! We saw these chalkboard tablecloths and immediately saw their potential in party situations. Imagine a wine tasting with the names of each wine written next to the glass. Or a dinner party with secret notes written under the plates. What do you think? More

What is it about the idea of 200 cake plates or 100 salt and pepper shakers in the same place that gets us all giddy inside? Eddie Ross recently had magnificent adventures, backstage in the prop department at Food Network and we won't lie, we're terribly jealous! More

One of the biggest complaints, and hardest things to change, about a rental kitchen is the floor. When you own a kitchen you can put down new tile or wood floors — but even then you may not want to for reasons of cost. So, many of us are stuck with ugly, peeling linoleum tile, but here's one great option for renters and budget owners alike: Canvas floor cloths. More

We're loving this Eat At Home dishtowel! It's been appearing here and there in shops around the web, and we like its vintage forthrightness. It should be right there with the "Wash the Dishes" towel on our wall. More

A faded old bedspread will certainly do just fine for a meal outdoors. But if you're having a garden party or want a special set of linens just for picnicking adventures, check out these lovely picnic blankets! More

Here in Boston, the first crocuses are starting to bloom and we're starting to feel confident that spring might actually be here to stay! Want to bring a little spring into your kitchen? Check out these lovely dish towels being sold on Etsy... More

We like this simple storage idea from a recent house tour: store your tea towels out in the kitchen, rolled up in a wire basket. We love pretty, colorful tea towels, but since we can't have them all out at once, they are tucked away in a drawer. Putting them out on display keeps their color in the kitchen all the time. Read on for another photo of this bright kitchen and teatowels. More