Style Story - Electric orange

If you didn't like orange before, you might want to rethink the electric color for Spring because it's splashed everywhere I look. If a rug is too much of the bold color, try accenting with a graphic pillow that can easily be switched out according to the season - love the Ikat!





www.CB2.com - All available

Love it! - Abstract rug

A Picasso painting - NO! A really beautiful abstract rug designed by John-PaulPhilippe - YES! Monochromatic earth tones simplify what is a uniquely busy abstract pattern. Add some design interest to your floor but with warm colors, it won't cause too big of a splash!



www.westelm.com - $149-$799

Love it! - Wool rug

TonicHome.com, one of my fave online resource for all things glam and fab has an amazing selection of rugs, this being one of them - need I say more? If you like this wool Arabesque pattern in coral, just dig further through their site and you'll find plenty more treasures!


TonicHome.com - 4 sizes available (5x8 $785)

Love it! - Kilim rug

When it comes to stylish tribal print rugs, West Elm is my go to source. I frequently check their website for new releases, and just yesterday, I was thrilled to see they had just posted their newest offerings - included was this stunningly graphic, iron and straw colored kilim in a kite/diamond pattern - a must have when making a bold ethnic statement!




www.westelm.com - Kite Kilim Rug $39-$649

Love it! - Outdoor/Indoor rugs

So I was searching for an outdoor area rug for my patio and I just stumbled across these amazing polypropylene options from Williams-Sonoma Home, I'm still jumping in my seat! Water, mold, and weather resistant, the bold graphic patterns make a stylish statement indoors or out. People are sometimes afraid to use a "plastic" rug indoors but they actually work great in an office because a chair with casters roll easily atop or work fantastically under a dining table making spills and crumbs an easy clean up!






Williams-Sonoma Home - www.WSHome.com

Love it! - Jonathan Adler rugs

Always a step ahead introducing retro patterns, his rugs are an industry staple. You can't open a design magazine without seeing one of his signature color combinations and patterns that merge the past with contemporary textile design.






www.JonathanAdler.com

Love it! - Bengal dhurrie

LOVE WestElm's interpretation of a Bengal Tiger's strips in a dhurrie rug. Graphic pattern with an earthy, tribal vibe - a look that's oh so now!

Westelm.com - $39-$649

My Latest Purchase - Kilim rug

Kilim's are so hot right now and Pottery Barn has hit the nail on the head with this one - I've been eyeing it for weeks. The vibrant colors and ethnic pattern, will add culture and design interest that light up any room you place it!



www.PotteryBarn.com - Oliver Kilim

My Latest Purchase - Zebra rug

Well you can probably guess that I tire of my decor a little more frequently than the average person. Thus I like to change certain design elements that cost wise are easily disposable, yet make a big impact - such as rugs, throw pillows, lamps. So after two years it was time to retire my Crate & Barrel bedroom rug, with this fun 5x8 zebra print from West Elm. And at only $279, it's affordable yet makes a bold new statement!

Love it! - Zebra needlepoint rug

Years ago, Jonathan Adler had colored zebra needlepoint rugs very similar to these from Ballard Designs. Well the trail blazer made way for these affordable versions that pack a similar decorative punch for a fraction of Adler's price!




BallardDesigns.com - $299-$649

Love it! - African pattern dhurrie rug

As soon as I saw this rug I almost DIED! It just so happens I'm really into Kuba cloth at the moment, indigenous to the Congo and woven into similar geometric patterns - in earthy tones as they are all naturally died. This Dhurrie rug by WestElm is very representational of African patterns that I'm so loving right now!




www.WestElm.com - Kirabo Dhurrie Rug

Love it! - Ikat rug

Usually mainstream retailers, especially those at a more affordable price point won't have the high-end patterns and styles we're so accustomed to seeing at high-end boutiques and trade-only showrooms. But this Ikat rug (5x8 for only $349) is a perfect example of high-style at a low price. Wake up a room with this ethnic pattern that's sure to deliver stand alone power!



www.CB2.com - Ikat Pile Rug - 5'x8' $349

Love it - Outdoor zebra rug

Though Summer is coming to an end, let's not forget there are areas in the country where outdoor living is year round! All the more reason to fab up your space with this anti-mold zebra print rug - who said your outdoor space can't be just as chic? At the same time, it would be perfect for an indoor office like mine where I have a rolling desk chair. This flat rug will allow for a warm floor and castered-chair mobility, all at the same time!


www.NeimanMarcus.com - Zebra Outdoor Rug $59-$709

Love it! - Pottery Barn SALE!

What would we all do without a little Pottery Barn in our lives? I know for me, part of my home would be empty, which is why I picked some of my fave pieces currently on sale to save you the leg work! For these and MANY more of those great finds you've been eyeing and waiting to go on sale, visit their website and stores.















PotteryBarn.com

Love it! - Frontgate.com SALE!

Unfortunately, with the recession still going strong, so are the sales. Frontgate.com is no different than the rest offering up a bevy of products that are bound to please. From a Venetian tri-fold vanity mirror and kilim bench to my fave, the lattice-corniced bookshelves, there's something for everyone.







www.Frontgate.com