| The ultimate luxury in table linen for stylish dining | | | | Linen is durable and hard wearing. Yes it is difficult |
| is an Irish linen tablecloth in fine double damask. | | | | to iron but it is worth it and to save time try |
| Double damask means the damask is woven to a | | | | ironing it on the table straight from the washing |
| tighter weave than would be single damask which | | | | machine so you are ready for your next dinner |
| is cheaper but not quite the full Irish linen | | | | party. Put an old rug or blanket underneath as |
| experience. Often we associate pure linen | | | | you will need this anyway for the hot plates and |
| tablecloths with the Edwardian era of house | | | | if necessary use a cable for an extension to iron |
| parties with maids and servants and now it is only | | | | while on the dining table. A quick iron on the table |
| in banquets at embassies and palaces that we | | | | is much easier than endless tossing and folding |
| see it used with the increase in kitchen dining. | | | | and it even looks better without the creases. |
| Kitchen dining is fun and great for 4/6 people but | | | | As well as giving the wonderful crisp fresh feel |
| throw a large dinner party and there is nothing | | | | linen is more environmentally friendly than the |
| more stylish and fun than the candlelit dining room | | | | softer less crisp cotton. Linen uses much less |
| and the shine and lustre of the linen reflecting the | | | | chemicals in the cultivation with a minimal |
| candlelight of the silky white linen. | | | | requirement for pesticides and fertilizers |
| The host will even find the atmosphere while | | | | compared with cotton which uses far more than |
| formal can be relaxed and the style makes your | | | | its fair share of fertilizers. |
| guests realize this is something special which adds | | | | Double damask table linen can be purchased in |
| to the glamour and fun. With modern weaving | | | | different patterns; satin band is popular and |
| techniques single and double damask pure linen | | | | distinguished. A plain cloth can be enhanced by a |
| tablecloths are more affordable due to economies | | | | band of satin like weaving around the edge. |
| of scale in production. Your guests will relax more | | | | The best suppliers will offer a lovely long lasting |
| in style and it will be an excuse to ask them to | | | | presentation box which can be used for years for |
| dress up and try something different to the usual | | | | storing the cloth double damask can be purchased |
| smart casual or shabby chic. Just say very smart | | | | now on line in generous sizes and some mail order |
| on the invite,as it is in the dining room it allows the | | | | companies will arrange oval or circular by special |
| imagination to run riot and adds to the fun. Bring | | | | request. Titanic design linen napkins and tablecloths |
| back the dining room and the fun of slow food | | | | have been recently launched from old patterns. |
| dining. Dining will take on a timeless feel. Irish Linen | | | | These make a wonderful present and can now be |
| napkins are also essential to match the lovely | | | | purchased on line by way of a generous package |
| fresh feel of the table on the hands, lips and | | | | when purchased together in anticipation of |
| mouth. | | | | centenary of the launch in 2011. |