Ashley G is one of my favorite artists and people, period. I’ve been following her since her early Etsy success back in 2007 (the bearded men!) and was thrilled to get to know her better when I was living in Portland a few years ago. She is as delightful, smart and creative as her work…
I’ve been having a bit of an internal struggle lately regarding everyone’s favorite rugs right now, Beni Ourains and Azilals. This classic style has had a major resurgence lately, and rightfully so — they’re gorgeous. But when I finally gave in to my desire to own one, I was struck by how much they shed….
On cold days like this, I’m glad I developed a rug obsession a few years ago. Despite a long history of despising carpets and only wanting to walk on bare wooden floors, I embraced area rugs a few years ago, and my feet are thankful for the warm cushion on days like today. I’m always…
Caitlin Mociun’s store has become something of a mecca for me. I can rarely afford anything in it, but that never stops me from dropping in and coveting everything on its minimal shelves. From tiny earrings to gorgeous ceramics (which are, happily, sometimes under $100), Caitlin is an expert curator and knows precisely how to…
Oh man, do I love Proud Mary. Every time I hear from Harper about a new collection, I get excited, and the color and pattern lover inside me jumps for joy. Proud Mary’s latest collection was inspired by — and made in — Guatemala. The rich colored pillows, totes, clutches and rugs (my favorite!) come…
This afternoon I’m posting a near obsessive roundup of black & white objects (inspired by my favorite paper bag), so I’ve had high contrast on the brain for a few days now. Simple, bold shapes in contrasting colors are my favorite way to add visual interest to a room without adding clutter. These simple jute…
I love the idea of animal rugs (because I love animal imagery at home) but hate the idea that any animal would have to give its life for them. So I’ve never owned or really wanted one. Until I saw this Tigris carpet at Plumo. It’s an animal rug . . . but only in…
I have a very vivid picture of what my life, wardrobe and home will look like when I’m an older woman. It will clearly involve about a dozen cats, I’ll learn to embrace white hair and statement jewelry and I’m pretty sure my house will be covered in layers of colorful rugs. Every inspiring older…
Even though I covered new wallpaper from ICFF yesterday, there was still plenty of pattern floating around the show. From flat weave rugs to incredible woven seating, designers definitely didn’t forget about the power of pattern. I’ve chosen my favorites above and below, so I hope you’ll enjoy them! xo, grace Images above (including header):…
When summer comes, I love rolling up the heavy winter wool rugs and swapping them out for something softer and lighter. These patterned rugs are handmade by Lydia Trott using 100% reclaimed fabrics. Each small rug is machine washable and would be perfect to use in a bathroom, kitchen or entryway. I really love the…
One of the best things about the Biz Ladies lunches we have in our office every week is getting to meet so many of the talented artists behind my favorite work. I’ve been a fan of Katie Deedy’s wallpaper at Grow House Grow since her debut back at Bklyn Designs, but it was especially nice…
The Milan Furniture Fair is in full swing this week, and it’s nice to see the wave of new products that come in for the show. These pieces are from Atelier Biagetti in Milan, and for some reason, I’m really digging that rug above. It feels a little camouflage-y from afar, but it’s actually a…
I’m always excited to see Ikea’s new PS collections because they tend to be the store’s most creative pieces. Their latest series is launching at the Milan Furniture Fair and is full of bright colors and simple geometric shapes. I’m not normally a fan of bright primary colors, but these new rugs made of connected…
As much as I love saturated colors, sometimes it’s nice to have something neutral underfoot. These small straw mats from Brazil are made from all-natural vegetable dyes and would be perfect as an entry, kitchen or porch mat. Each one is only $22 and is available at Joinery in Brooklyn. They don’t have online ordering…
I love shades of blue in the summer; they instantly make me feel cooler and remind me of the ocean. West Elm has some pretty new floor/bathroom mats in good dark blue shades that fade into pretty pale blues. Everyone knows that I love a good fade lately, so these are my current faves. They’d…
I’ve been hunting boucherouite rugs for ages now. My search continues, namely because the common price point for antique boucherouite rugs is well beyond my budget. That said, I keep looking on the off chance that someone on eBay or Etsy will sell one for a steal. West Elm recently started selling one-of-a-kind rugs from…
One trend I’m not quite ready to let go of is anything agate or geode inspired. Whether it’s the stones themselves or something reminiscent of their swirly interiors, that specific style always intrigues me. This gorgeous whorled felt rug at Anthropologie is a perfect example — dreamy, handstitched and inspired by one of the most…
When it comes to rugs and flooring, I almost always prefer bare wood floors. If that’s not an option, I tend to gravitate to thick rugs, but those are just an invitation for my cats to go claw-crazy. So lately I’ve shied away from floor coverings at all. But these pretty, new mats from Domestic Construction…
From the files of things I’ll always covet and never afford: ABC Carpet officially launched their Aquasilk line last Friday. These insanely gorgeous overdyed rugs come in a range of styles and, sadly, carry a pretty hefty price tag. But if you’re like me and enjoy indulging in a little virtual window shopping every now…
My obsession with coral, pink and red is well documented. It was the main color theme of my last apartment, inspired the redesign of the blog and is the primary color palette for just about everything in Design*Sponge at Home. I don’t know what it is about this shade of coral/red, but it always feels…
