One of life's challenges: finding a decent shower curtain. Here are a few appealing options (all 72 inches long).

Above: Naturally mildew resistant flax-based Linen Shower Curtain; $59 at Gaiam.

Above: White marine-weight Canvas Shower Curtain with commercial metal grommets; $29.95 (on sale from $39.95) at CB2.

Above: Eileen Fisher Sheer Linen Shower Curtain; $128 at Garnet Hill.

Above: Cotton twill PB Essential Shower Curtain; $29 at Pottery Barn.

Above: Euro Hemp Shower Curtain; available in several colors and sizes, starting at $55 for a mini stall shower curtain at Rawganique.

Above: Hemp Shower Curtain; $150 at the French General.

Above: Pack Cloth Shower Curtain Liner; $50 at Satara. Pack cloth is a durable, urethane-coated nylon fabric that's machine washable; because it doesn't off gas, it's a good alternative to vinyl as a shower-curtain liner.