
Even if you don't entertain often, every home should have a classic and simple set of table linens, for the occasion that guests drop by and to nudge you to actually sit down and enjoy your brunch every Sunday morning. If you've inherited some antique linens, that's wonderful, but you may want to keep them in good shape for parties. There's no need to drop big bucks on your tabletop, especially when the
JCPenney Hemstitch Table Linens ($12-$27, 50% off) are so affordable.

This
George Monogram ($30 to $35/sq. ft.) by Diane Elson Bankoff is part of Elson & Co.'s children's collection, and I assume it's meant for a nursery. I'm not going to lie: It's certainly a good-looking rug.

If you've got a brewski buddy or homebrewer on your holiday list, give them a gift that will allow them to revel in their love for beer. If they're not yet making their own brew, get them a
Mr. Beer Micro-Brewery Kit.
Louis Vuitton's Spring 2008 collection had a lot of colorful and playful accessories, one of them being this
Louis Vuitton Colorblock Monogram Bag. I love
colorblocking but this bag's hues may be too bubbly for my taste. Do you agree?