Showing posts with label rug. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rug. Show all posts

May 30, 2009

What the heck is a flokati? Only the most sumptuous of rugs!



I really wanted to get this post up because I am so enamored with shag-modernrugs.com but I haven't a whole lot of time to describe completely their deliciousness!!

They offer the best in flokati rugs, at the best prices, with the best customere service, at your door practically the day before you order. I have two 5 x 7's and have purchased, for my non-internet friends, their very own flokati rugs...also from shag-modernrugs.com.

I recommend the plush 4000g flokatis. Much thicker and can handle plenty of action. I wouldn't go less than 4000g unless it is just for show or sits in a mostly unused guest room. There is a huge difference between the weights and I think it is absolutely worth the price difference.

We have four pets who sleep on them constantly and a son with many friends who romp on them...... and still they retain their thickness, their stand-up shag look and with a shake here and there...they manage to remain clean. This continues to surprise and impress me.

The process and history of the flokati can be found easily with a google search. Because of the process...the wool retains some oil making them resistant to dirt. Smaller sizes can be machine washed in cold water. Otherwise.....one can soak them in a tub and allow to dry outside in the shade. Vacuum without the roller...just use a suction attachment. More info. can be found at the shag-modernrug site.

Prices vary greatly from site to site. I believe shag-modernrug to be the least expensive and the quality is unsurpassable.

Lastly, flokatis add great style and elegance in settings from mid century to contemporary to eclectic and classic. Pretty awesome.




Flokati Rugs

May 15, 2009

GREEN....still a color...not just a point of view!!


















Beautiful things in shades of green! Frilly umbrella from sbumbrella comes in several colors and styles and is, I think, charming!! The heavily distressed deep olive highboy and chest are both from invitinglighting. Green bedroom with white writing desk is from apartmentherapy.
Green puppy dog fabric is from a really neat site called bonbonkakku that prints and distributes fabrics designed by...well, anyone! One has to secure enough votes to have it printed. Check it out! Table runner can be found at dermondpeterson along with other deliciousness! Pacific-home carries the lime green console table and other treasures...many beachy...island oriented.

Mar 30, 2009

Emma Gardner Rugs...this is just the smallest peek!




Deliciously vibrant rugs by Emma Gardner. Hot pink or magenta and orange are a match made in rainbow heaven (at least I think so anyway). Either rug could easily translate into fabric...or wallpaper....or a wall hanging. The hot pink rug especially blows me away and has my heart aflutter!!!

Silk and Wool....it changes everything






Lush...light reflective rugs by Carini Lang. One might not be all that bowled over with a checkered rug (bottom left..gold) but when silk is added it takes on a whole new dimension..literally and becomes an object of art that we want to lay down and roll on...make a snow angel (rug angel).....or whatever.

These rugs are positively drenched in extraordinary colors made irresistable with silk threads.

You know, you probably have to offer your first born or place a second mortgage on your home...but they are wondrous and maybe worth it...at least the first born part.

A little Nouveau Rug


Matthew Williamson dynamo peacock plums rug....at therugcompany. They carry Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith rugs and hangings too. Favorite fashion designers!!

Mar 28, 2009

Floor Art



Look at these rugs from anthropologie.com!! Really, these are so color drenched...so exciting...so expensive!

Feb 7, 2009

Kim Hastreiter...editor & publisher of Paper magazine









Not only a great sense of style and intense color, Kim Hastreiter is just someone you would want to know...and perhaps rummage through her really COOL things...and give the dog a cuddle too (looks like a Tibetan terrier, very special dogs). View larger by clicking on photos. Found these pictures at theselby.com

Jaymes Richardson


The perfect family foom by Jaymes Richardson...citrus hues and poufy furniture are anchored with a deep brown geometrically designed rug. Modern, fresh and easy on the eyes. A more affordable approach to capturing this look would be a stroll through Ikea. The lime green walls (yes, I am obsessed) and the orange curtains...ohhhhh! From hgtv.com

Shelly Riehl David


Photograph by Roy Quesada. Designer Shelly Riehl David created this Floridian living space. Drama shot through with classic elegance. Photo from hgtv.com