Archive: 2012
Elie Saab’s Paris 2012 Couture Predicts a Coral Rugs, Red Rugs Trend

When Lebanese designer Elie Saab presented his Spring 2012 Couture collection last week in Paris the talk was all about how popular he was with the Hollywood crowd. Read More
Tags: coral rugs, Design Inspiration, Elie Saab, red rugs
Chanel’s Paris Show Predicts Blue Skirt Suits and Blue Rugs for 2012
Blue and Green Rug Decorating Tips: Colors from Degas and Whistler

Vicente Wolfe once told me that he derived inspiration for interiors from the pastels and oil paintings of Edward Degas. Asmara artist Elizabeth Moisan recalled a sea scape of James Abbott McNeill Whistler when she painted Asmara's blue rugs and green rugs. Read More
3 Tips for Modern Decor with Yellow and Red Needlepoint Rugs

A scheme for a modern bedroom based on a timeless needlepoint rug with fresh yellow, red, green, blue purple and black. This needlepoint rug is so flexible, it can also be used in a modern living room or dining room. Read More
Downton Abbey’s Elegance Accentuated by Aubusson Rugs

Lady Edith, Lady Sybil and Lady Mary. The addictive PBS series Downton Abbey has sparked a revival of Edwardian style in dresses, accessories, interior design and Aubusson rugs. Read More
John Saladino’s Romantic Modernism Relies on Oushak Rugs
How to Artfully Mix Modern Furniture and Blue, Gold Needlepoint Rugs
Timeless Fashion with Geometric Rugs by 7 Legendary Decorators

When Yves Saint Laurent said "Fashions fade, style is eternal", he could have been speaking about these timeless rooms with geometric rugs designed in the 1960's and 70's. The legendary decorators who created them prove that good style is timeless and always looks fresh and fashionable. Sit back and enjoy these masterpieces of interior design with geometric rugs by Angelo Donghia, Albert Hadley, Billy Baldwin, John Fowler, David Hicks, Mark Hampton and Keith Irvine. Read More
You Don’t Need a Red Rug – 8 Stylish, Colorful Interiors with Red

Do you love red but are afraid of being locked in with a red rug or a red sofa? Read More