One thing I like to do before the holidays is to give my house a deep cleaning. I tend to do more of this in the fall when I know we’ll be hibernating soon rather than in the Spring. One way I like to deep clean is with my carpet steamer. I recently got a […]
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Handmade Area Rugs
Do you remember the Friend’s episode where Phoebe hated Pottery Barn? Her thinking was she only liked original items with a story and she refused to buy anything mass-produced. If you share any of that sentiment you are going to like the company I want to share with you today. It’s a company I recently […]
Choosing the Right Rug Pad and Why It Matters
Progress in my daughter’s bedroom makeover is crawling along over here. After shopping around for the right jute area rug, I did finally go with this one in the herringbone pattern. Having had jute rugs before, I do notice that sometimes they can feel a little uncomfortable underfoot. This time around I decided to try […]
7 Gorgeous Jute Area Rugs
Now that we’ve installed new flooring in my daughter’s room, I’ve been shopping around for an area rug. I had thought about doing a neutral patterned rug, but jute area rugs are timeless and classic so I decided that would be the best route in here. Plus, I like the natural texture that it adds. […]
13 Pretty Indoor Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor rugs have come a long way since the days of the faux-green-grass-style. Do you remember those or am I dating myself? Recently, I was searching for a doormat to put outside of my back door that leads into the yard. I was looking to get something larger than your typical doormat and something a […]
Found: The Perfect Neutral Area Rug
This post is in partnership with World Market, a brand that I love. All opinions are 100% my own. I’m back from my little blogging break! I took two weeks off to recharge and catch up on some ongoing projects around here. I painted all of the trim and doors downstairs (some of which hadn’t […]
Inspired By Kilim Rugs
I’ve been inspired by some beautiful Kilim rugs I’ve spotted around the internet recently. I’ve wanted one of these for years, but have yet to get one other than a small DIY Kilim rug I made awhile back. Kilim rugs, also referred to as Turkish rugs are hand-woven rugs. Rather than your typical pile type rug, […]
Cowhide Floor Rugs: Beautiful, Long-Lasting, and Hypo-Allergenic Too!
Hi friends! While I’m catching up with things after my vacation, I have a guest post for you today from my friend Caroline. I love all things design, and it’s always fun to share another’s perspective. Enjoy! Designing with Hypo-Allergenic Materials: Cowhide Floor Rugs Natural animal hide is a gorgeous material that remains a […]
DIY Kilim Rug
When I shared my tiny half bath makeover, I mentioned I really wanted a Kilim area rug in there. Because the room is so small, it was impossible to find one that would fit. After thinking about it, I decided to DIY one. I found this fabric on Etsy that looked as if it could […]
DIY Sisal Rug
It’s time for July’s Home Depot Gift Challenge! Our chosen item this month is sisal and the gift recipient is your best friend. I was so happy with these choices because I already had this DIY Sisal Rug project planned for my best friends new place. That saved me a lot of time with trying […]
