Shopping: Basque Linens

If you're like me and Provencal linens are a bit too "country" for your taste-level,  you might prefer these perfectly minimalist table linens, popular for generations in Basque country - clean lines in Mediterranean hues of blue or  red are the perfect linen to host a summer garden party.

Once upon a time used for shading cows from the sun, they made their way into the kitchen due to their strength and durability.  The stripes are in groups of seven, representing the seven Basque provinces in Spain and France.  I love bringing a little French country-side into my summer repertoire.

Table cloth and matching serviettes vailable at Manufactum