ripped linen

Linen Room Divider, Napkin, Tablecloth, Pillow DIY Without Sewing

Over the years, I’ve learned that making linen room dividers, tablecloths, napkins and slipcovers does NOT have to involve sewing…

Simple Clever Curtains for Hiding Things

In the entryway, a sheer curtain on a brass rail hides the electrical box and hanging coats and scarves while adding a pretty jolt of color. We done a less elegant version to hide the insides of our closet that STILL doesn’t have a proper door.

diy or buy: stylish frayed-edge linen pillows

Flipping through the new Crate & Barrel catalogue, we came across what seems like a bargain: “eyelash pillows”— big square two-tone linen pillows whose edges are sewn inside-out, to show their frayed edges. It’s a lovely play on a trend we’ve reported on quite a bit, most recently in Paola Navone’s frayed-seam slipcovers. It appeals…