Tafellaken van linnendamast met vlinders c. 1904

This linen damask tablecloth with butterflies was made by Chris Lebeau, and it's all about process, I think. Look closely, and you can see how the texture of the linen interacts with the woven pattern. The butterflies emerge from the ground of the cloth, like images from a dream. It’s the kind of thing you might only notice when the light hits it just right, or maybe after years of use. The slightly off-white colour is also important, it's not trying too hard to be fancy. Think about all those meals, all those conversations, all those accidental spills that this cloth has seen. See that stain? It's a reminder that art is part of life, not separate from it. It makes me think of William Morris, with his emphasis on craftsmanship and beauty in everyday objects. Ultimately, it's about embracing the imperfections and the unexpected moments that make life interesting, don't you think?