My mom always has placemats on her kitchen table, and when I was younger, I loved noticing the different designs she pulled out for a holiday or new season. Blustery snowmen appeared in January to ...

Whether woven with rattan or ramie, accentuated by scallops or stripes, or plain and simple, place mats do much more than just protect your table against heat, cold, and food (though that’s important, ...