I have many family antique linens, from table linens, to hankies, to dresser scarves, to bed linen, to gorgeous laces, and an old large lace table cloth.
I've used monogrammed and cutwork napkins as valances on windows, others things at the top of closet doors, for pillow covers, draped over the railings of my tester bed, as a drape on the wall at the head of my bed, folded to hang over an open armoire door for display, lining the mantle over the fireplace, and small cocktail napkins turned on point over the edge of the shelves in my glass door secretary. Shabby chic and romantic look magazines are favorite inspirations.
Jan in VA