Summer is in full-swing, and if you are hosting friends and family during the next few weeks we have the perfect refresher that pairs nicely with summer’s lighter fare. What You’ll Need: 4 cups of coconut water ½ cup of lime juice ¼ cup of sugar (optional) 2 cucumbers sliced very thinly ¼ cup of [...]
Category: Summer 2016
Jute Rugs are a great choice for any location
We developed our hand-hooked jute rugs for those who do not want the heavy look and feel of thick, densely tufted wool pile. From a design perspective, the look of our jute rugs is light, clean, and ideal for any region of the country. Our hand-hooked jute rugs are nothing like the scratchy heavy mats [...]
The Inspiration Behind Our Water Lilies Rug
We understand how Monet could become so obsessed! Water lilies have been a source of inspiration for centuries, their floating beauty offering a sense of calm, and an opportunity for reflection. Their colors and aquatic environment create dream-worthy moments, and were the spark of inspiration behind our water lilies hand-made rug and decorative pillow. One [...]
Great Gift Ideas For the Summer BBQ
Think of a BBQ as a luncheon or dinner party where shorts are the perfect attire. And while the event is casual, a gift of thanks conveys your appreciation for the time your hosts have invested in ensuring you have a great afternoon or evening. Great gifts are thoughtful, creative, and reflect the spirit of [...]
Learn How Outdoor Rugs Add Punch to Any Party!
Most social gatherings inevitably end up in one of two locations: the kitchen, or an outdoor space like the deck or patio. And the perfect rug for either location is a polypropylene hooked or flat weave rug. They come in a variety of designs from simple and understated to bold conversation starters. But don’t be [...]
Get Ready For Summer With These Five Tips
Be ready to welcome those summer breezes into your home, and some sunlight, too. Warming days means it’s time to get windows ready for summer draperies. Here are five tips to help you get any room’s windows ready for the season. Send the heavy draperies on vacation. Now is the time to remove heavy fabric [...]
Top Three Tips for Selecting the Perfect Outdoor Rug
If you planted your containers and hosed off the outdoor furniture this week-end only to find your deck or patio still looked tired from a long winter, consider an outdoor rug to perk things up. Roll out the perfect outdoor rug, and you will create an instant room. Polypropylene hooked and flatweave rugs have become [...]
Five Tips for Preparing Your Bedroom for Summer!
Spring-time drizzle and gray skies will soon give way to warm breezes and rustling green leaves. While we wait to open up the windows, it’s the perfect time to say “so long” to winter and welcome summer bedding into your bedroom. Here are a few tips to prepare for, and transition to, the balmy nights [...]
Four Quick Tips to Bring a Nautical Look to Your Home
Nautical looks return perennially letting us know summer has made its anticipated comeback. From US Olympic uniforms and fashion to home décor, the look is universally popular because of its clean, crisp, and classic feel. Whether sea-side or in the city, the nautical look is an easy to love…and just as easy to introduce in [...]
Learn About Pantone’s Day Dreaming Palette!
Pantone, the color standard specialists to the creative industry, announced nine key color palettes that will be significant in home and interior design elements throughout the remainder of this year, and into 2017. Little did we know, our all-new Water Lilies rug is the embodiment of the Day Dreaming palette, described as “a series of [...]
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