The early months of May to July can be the best time to shop. The stores are not so busy as people get ready for the return of the kids from colleges, graduation parties, and vacations. Along with planning on all this, stop and think to shop the newly retired and discontinued patterns for luxury goods. This is a better time to think about adding those hard to find French dishtowels, Italian bed sheets, or Wool and Cashmere throws etc. Here are some nice ideas that we have found and would like to make easier to find online. Cashmere throws by SFERRA. The discontinued colors are great! check them out and save. Some other great Italian linens are bed duvet cover and sheets. You will have to hurry as the sales will usually deplete the inventory quickly. Le Jacquard Francais sale in June on discontinueds can be the best of them. The linens can range from Spring to Fall designs. French dishtowels are usually matching so great to add as a wedding gift complete for a new kitchen or dining room. French linens are fabuous to give as gifts all year round.