Linens.
Table linens, sheets, towels and throws that wear in, not out.
The bath towels that last.A heavier towel is not always a better one. Decide how thick you want it and how fast it has to dry, then buy long staple cotton and stop using fabric softener.
The linen tablecloth that earns its place at a dinner party.A good linen cloth is the cheapest way to make a table look deliberate. Buy it big enough, wash it without fear, and decide early whether you are an ironer.
The sheets worth the money.Pick the weave first, the fiber second, and ignore the thread count on the box. A good set of sheets costs less than you think, and a great one costs more than it needs to.
The wool throw for the end of the sofa.A throw from a working mill will outlast the sofa it sits on. The only real threats are hot water and moths, and both are easy to beat.