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HOME
The Dos And Don'ts Of Adding An Area Rug To A Room
By Kate Bratskeir
Guilty.
HOME & LIVING
10 Homes That Are Anything BUT Minimalist
By Refinery29, Contributor
The #1 new-media brand for smart, creative and stylish women e...
We love everything about R29 editor-in-chief Christene Barberich's gorgeous guest room -- from the decorative hanging dress
NEW YORK
The Faithful Shopper: Basics and Beyond
By Faith Hope Consolo, Contributor
The Queen of Retail - Creating Beautiful Retail Corridors Worl...
These are the shops where I know I can find it all and do it fast. I am all about organization and quality; finding it all under one roof is the cherry on top!
Etsy/BeThereInFive
HOME
Ladies, This Rug Will Speak To You.
By Kate Bratskeir
It's the new "Be calm and carry on."
HOME & LIVING
Don't Forget to Decorate the Floor: A Q&A With Rug Experts
By Gail Green, Contributor
nterior designer/decorator and founder of Gail Green Interiors...
Before we embark on the how's and why's, it is important to define the difference between carpets and rugs. Douglas notes that the division mark is 6" x 9" with anything smaller than is considered a "rug" and anything larger than is considered a "carpet." A long narrow rug is called a "runner."
NEW YORK
The Faithful Shopper: Life Is a Party, Plan Perfectly
By Faith Hope Consolo, Contributor
The Queen of Retail - Creating Beautiful Retail Corridors Worl...
Parties are one of life's true pleasures, but planning them can be a real problem. After all, there's food to prepare, a
CULTURE & ARTS
Princes & Crows Wallpaper, Murals and Decor by Alix Soubiran
By Morena Duwe, Contributor
Music, culture and travel journalist
Even since the days of early human existence, mankind has shared an inexplicable need to decorate their humble abodes. From archaic cave drawings to complex hieroglyphs, beautifying the walls which surround us has become a part of human nature.
HOME & LIVING
The Biggest Bargains at Auctions and Flea Markets? People Are Walking All Over Them
By Bob Richter, Contributor
Interior Designer and Antiques Dealer
Even if a rug doesn't look dirty, moths could have laid eggs in the rug, and you don't want to bring that into your house.
BUSINESS
How to Sell Without Selling
By Mitch Ditkoff, Contributor
Co-Founder and President, IDEA CHAMPIONS
4. He had beautiful rugs and knew them better than most people know themselves 9. He asked us how much we thought the rug
POST 50
Floored! Care and Cleaning Tips from 'Falls Aren't Funny' Author Russ Kendzior (Part 2 of 3)
By Rachel Adelson, Contributor
Author, 'Staying Power: Age-Proof Your Home for Comfort, Safet...
Like most people working in the field of safety, I don't want to argue with people but rather inform them -- to persuade them about the trade-offs they make about appearance versus safety.
HOME & LIVING
Mad Mats Uses Recycled Plasstic Bottles To Handcraft All-Weather Reversible Rugs
By Ecofabulous, Ecofabulous
With exotic Turkish panache, these all-weather reversible rugs from Mad Mats will liven up any porch or room (indoor and
HOME & LIVING
3 Quick Tips for Buying Your First Rug
By Aelfie Oudghiri, Contributor
Owner / Designer at AELFIE
They can be tricky to purchase.
HOME & LIVING
Introducing Colors Through Rug Choice
By Yasmina Benazzou, Contributor
Director, Design & Creative Development, U.S. & Asia R...
People can sometimes be timid or conservative when it comes to introducing colors to their interiors. The challenge is often how to introduce colors in a room and still maintain harmony, equilibrium, and visual interest.
TRAVEL
Finding The Perfect Rug In The Souks Of Marrakesh
By Starre Vartan, Contributor
Ethical Travel and Science Writer, Author, 'The Eco Chick Guid...
I had been describing to the shopkeepers I saw that I really wanted a Moroccan rug in shades not of orange, yellow, cream and red, but of purple, green, black and pink.
COMEDY
"Magic Carpet Guy"
By Jerry Zezima, Contributor
Humor columnist, The Stamford Advocate
The whole time, Gallagher said, the woman wouldn't help him. "Even better," he said. "We have hardwood floors." Stamford
IMPACT
Adopt a Native Elder: When the Spirit Moves You...
By Jay Tavare, Contributor
Actor, Writer, Humanitarian
More than 2,500 people from all over the world volunteer their time, expertise and love to raise money for one of the poorest demographics in America.
NEW YORK
Art, Commerce and Katherine Bernhardt
By Liz Markus, Contributor
Artist
As I became comfortable thinking of myself as an artist who also designs, I noticed all around me that these categories seemed to be less strict, more open.
ENVIRONMENT
Stop Walking on Little Children
By Lisa Sharkey, Contributor
SVP and Director of Creative Development at HarperCollins Publ...
Stop buying carpets for looks alone. The sad truth is that your decorative carpet may very well have been at the expense of an innocent child laborer.