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Let’s talk mold. It’s quite the topic here in Costa Rica. Rain or shine there is mold lurking somewhere. Fifteen years ago when I first started making canvas rugs I did not paint the back of the rug. It was raw cotton canvas. New addition to combat mold. After a few years, I decided to … Read more
Welcome guests to your home or compliment a porch, canvas rugs are perfect on covered areas.
Costa Rica and Canvas Rugs, Why canvas rugs? And why canvas rugs instead of canvas floor cloth? They are one and the same. But canvas floorcloths couldn’t translate in Spanish and I live in Costa Rica. First, let me tell you about Laurel at 18. As soon as I turned 18, I got my first … Read more
Jute rugs, love or leave them? Do you like the natural fiber look of a jute rug but are afraid of ….. Mud Mold Sand Stains Allergies The time and washing it takes to keep a jute rug clean? Canvas rugs are an alternative that adds beauty to your home without the hassle. Several … Read more
Your home, an expression of who you are. Your home is your expression. Allow an empty space to speak to you. Be patient. Every corner of your home has the right to careful consideration. I appreciate it when someone writes to me and says, “I’ve been thinking about this space for a long time. Now … Read more
People ask me how I started making the canvas floor cloths. Some think I came up with the idea! Many are surprised to learn that the art of canvas rugs, or floor cloths as they are called, date back to the 1600’s. There are varying stories but we know the English called them Oyl cloths … 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
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