The auctioneer opened a box and shook out of its folds a handsome gold and ivory lace tablecloth. It was a magnificent item, nearly 15 feet long; but it, too, dated from a long vanished era.

Runners cover only part of the table, but with the right pattern, they can still pack a punch. These eye-catching floral ...

The auctioneer opened a box and shook out of its folds a handsome gold-and-ivory lace tablecloth. It was a magnificent item, nearly 15 feet long. But it, too, dated from a long-vanished era.

When you get to a corner that’s not behaving (either it’s drooping too low or folding in awkwardly), place your finger right ...