TEA TOWELS: These European kitchen towels are 100 percent cotton and can be used as table runners and tray toppers.   They wash like a charm and become softer and thicker; they last a long time, too!

Contessa says: Experiment with these beautiful towels part of your decor on a table or a tray. For a different way of presenting food on French linen, place your grapes, cheese, and bread on one of these towels and highlight with tea lights - instant atmosphere!