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Custom Pricing “How much are they?” is the question everyone asks. Custom design means custom pricing for our hand painted area rugs. And that’s a good thing! Each canvas rug is designed for its own space and the designs are as varied as the clients who purchase them. If you look at the Design Gallery page … Read more
Hotel Decor Challenges Hotel décor has to deal with one specific challenge, Traffic! Foot traffic, children traffic, suitcases rolling down hallways and reception, and all of these put a lot of wear and tear on the floors. In Costa Rica, many hotels feature beautiful wood floors due to the abundance of exotic hardwoods available. Cement … Read more
Kitchen Rugs in all shapes and sizes Kitchen rugs just don’t seem like a good idea when thinking of traditional fiber rugs. Hand painted canvas rugs take a bit of explaining. A canvas rug is also called a canvas floor cloth, the original name given by the colonists who brought this art form to America … Read more
Round Rugs A Special Space Round rugs create a space that draws you in. It’s a circle, it’s enclosed, it draws the eye to the center and also the area around it. Round rugs can make a small room seem larger and large rooms feel cozier. This round rug in Los Angeles placed under a large comfortable reading … Read more
Frida Kahlo is best known for her self-portraits and bold exotic colors. I love to exp[lore other artist’s work for inspiration. for canvas rugs. Using art from a painting for a canvas rug design opens up infinite possibilities. Evelyn Gallardo, owner of Discovery Beach House in Manuel Antonio had just remodeled her kitchen after the … Read more
Communication gaps happen…. even though I’ve lived in Costa Rica for 43 years. When there’s a misunderstanding there’s the assumption by the Costa Rican that it’s because of the language. We all have misunderstandings and it doesn’t always have to do with language. Living in the same country, speaking the same language, even being born … Read more
Decorating themes are as varied as the people on the planet. You might be wary of decorating themes in the belief it will freeze you into a specific style that could be unwavering. When placing an area rug in a room it can be used in two different ways, as a focal point or as … Read more
Design My Own Area Rug? To some, designing an area rug for their home is an awesome prospect. But to others, it seems impossible and overwhelming. Most people go out and buy an area rug and that’s it. There are many reasons why not everyone can use a traditional area rug. They may have severe allergies, … Read more
Carpet Allergies, a whole new meaning with volcanic ash. I don’t have to worry about carpet allergies.The Turrialba Volcano in Costa Rica has been active since last September sending tons of ash into the atmosphere. With westerly winds blowing ash to MY side of the valley it has been a challenge to keep anything clean … Read more
Stuck : immovable, stuck fast, jammed What does stuck mean for you? Stuck in a routine? Stuck in writer’s block? Stuck in your décor? How do you become UNSTUCK? Interior design creates a space to live in. Interior décor is more changeable and often small changes in interior décor can make you feel unstuck. Change the furniture … Read more