Instead of narrowing down my rug options, I've expanded my selection. What a decisive way to go about things. I'm now thinking a muted or primarily grey rug might be best.
Jute Rug: (in gray)
Opinions?
images: RugsUSA.com, Rug Studio, West Elm
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Graduate
After completing beginners obedience, earning "Best Handler" in intermediate and going on through advanced, Duncan is an Obedience School Graduate! Go Duncan! Go Duncan! No, no, come, Duncan! Duncan, come! .. oh, you still haven't quite figured that out? Ha! At least he's cute :)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
only for the rug -ged
Hey everyone! How are ya? It is so nice and sun-shiny here. I'm loving it and can't wait for our new french doors to be wide open every day! We are hoping to begin purchasing a few more items for our home soon and I'm thinking RUG! And coffee table.. but I think coffee table would be the Crossings Coffee Table: Whew, look at that decision making!
I have been obsessed with online rug shopping lately. Here is what I found that I love, but that won't work for us. They might work for you, though!
Hand Hooked Bliss Blue Gray Synthetic Rug:
Hand-hooked Bliss Off-white Floral Rug:
Here is what I found that could work for us:
Hand-tufted Spirit New Zealand Wool Rug:
Hand-hooked Bliss Off-white Floral Rug: (in a greens, not blues)
Hand-hooked Miff Wool Rug:
And, finally, here is what I found, that are most likely the finalists:
Dash and Albert's Diamond Light Blue and Ivory Indoor/Outdoor Rug:
We already have this rug by our back door and it cleans up beautifully! We have one small snag it in, but that isn't too bad considering the muddy, snowy shoes and paws that have been in and out. As an indoor/outdoor rug, I can just wash it off with soap and lots of water. The cons are that it is a safe bet and maybe too predictable, matchy-matchy because we already have one downstairs, and it isn't going to be very plush and comfy.
My next option is this beautiful Bogart Flat Weave Wool Rug from Garnet Hill in either Yellow or Light Blue.
I love the brightness and warmth that yellow would bring to the room, but I'm a little worried about it with our "green" couch. (Which has been described to me as more of a neutral, anyway). Here, I'll remind you:
I worry that yellow would not compliment the couch at all. But, I am going to be getting a large piece of yellow and white art that my grandma painted, which will be by our dining table. It would be so nice to tie that in. Hmm.
... and then there is the light blue version. This would probably be a good option. It wouldn't be sooo matchy with our D&A one, but would (hopefully!) add something in the same color family and would be a good mix of pattern. It would could go superbly with our couch and walls:
(Walls:)
... or, instead of going superbly it could be like, Holy Blue, Batman! Did you just regurgitate a Smurf? Haven't you seen the other colors on that wheel?
Light Blue Rug: Also, with this rug, I could still get the Garnet Hill Yellow Ottomans. Ottoman? Ottomans? Ottomen? .. Unlike if I went for the yellow version. Either Garnet Hill version would not be so muddy-paw friendly, but might be more comfortable.
Oy vey. What'cha think? Have I thoroughly confused you? You may need a minute to escape being in my head. (... or Chris's, for that matter. What a saint.) Anyway, help a sister out! (I would never say that in real life. Scratch that. I WISH I would never say that in real life) I'd love your opinion! And if you are serious about helping, you might want to revisit my dream pillow selection. You know, with your extra time.
images: Crate & Barrel, Overstock, Dash & Albert, Macy's, Valspar, Garnet Hill
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
good 'n' healthy
As I mentioned before, I'm doing Whole Living's 28-day cleansing. I'm currently on week 4 and things have definitely been much easier since I last mentioned it. I've felt my absolute best during the second week, in part because I was getting lots of good sleep! So far we've found quite a few recipes that I'll make once the diet is complete. If you're looking for some good, healthy recipes, these are definitely worth checking out.
There's lots to choose from and even more at Whole Living. Enjoy!
images: Whole Living
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Conran Shop
Browsing the most recent issue of House Beautiful, I came across these beauties from The Conran Shop:
Then, I looked across the bedroom and saw our current garbage can, which looks a lot like this:
But it's even uglier. In my mind, it may as well be this:
Those colorful little cans looked so lovely in contrast.. and still do. I came across a few other items that really caught my eye.
And then, the grand finale ... this gorgeous Midas Golden Cutlery Set. Lately, I've been obsessed with the idea of a bronze or gold "silver" ware set and I love this! I especially like the shape of the spoons. Yes, please! Have a great weekend!
images: The Conran Shop, Lowe's (sorry, Lowe's. These have their place, and it isn't next to my bed)
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