The approach of summer has us thinking of tea parties on the lawn and picnics on the beach; these hand-screened tea towels with a piped edge from Thomas Paul (available from Gretel Home) would be perfect as picnic-basket liner, impromptu place mat, or for after-party cleanup.

Above: Tree Tea Towel by Thomas Paul; $20 from Gretel Home.

Above: Ebony Kettle Tea Towel by Thomas Paul; $20 from Gretel Home.