Archive for June, 2006

Night Lights Underfoot

Friday, June 16th, 2006

http://www.luxist.com/2006/06/11/night-owl-nightlight-rugs/
Here is an article about some rugs that have night lights built in. Think of them as multitasking rugs.
If we say that the night light doesn’t cause a trip hazard, I’m not so convinced that the rug would be all that comforting. But, hey I’ve never tried one of these.

For that Rugged Look

Monday, June 5th, 2006

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19364647-2702,00.html
Bison, or the American buffalo, is in many ways a wonderful animal. The meat can be excellent (though, at times it can also be somewhat tough) and the furs can be quite nice.
A bison’s coat can be an excellent material for a rug or the skin can be used as a rug itself. It is […]

Just in Time for Summer

Monday, June 5th, 2006

http://www.projo.com/sharedcontent/features/housegarden2/
Here is an article about the move of rugs now into outdoor space. It could be an elegant way to enjoy a barbecue.
If one does use rugs for outdoors I would suggest the durability of a wool one, and to also look for rugs with dies that are resistant to fading. Otherwise the summer […]