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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
Coastal Rugs, No Limit to Design Coastal rugs belong in Costa Rica which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world on two different oceans. However, coastal homes all over the world have their own unique décor reflecting the coastal environment they are located in. Coastal rugs come in a variety of designs, … Read more
Really? Law of Attraction? What does Law of Attraction have to do with Interior Decor? Law of Attraction has to do with everything, but in interior decor it’s more important to think about what you want then what you don’t want, OR what you think you can’t have. For example, you have an odd … Read more
The Most Asked Questions During my 10 years of painting canvas rugs, several questions have popped up time and time again. Here are some of the most asked questions about how to use canvas rugs in your interior decor. How do you keep a canvas rug from slipping? We use Putty Tack, made by several … Read more
Selecting Art for Dining Room Rug Making the decision to purchase a hand painted dining room rug needs to be taken with care.It is an investment that will be lived with for many years. As Wendy, our most recent client expressed, “I knew I wanted Laurel’s Originals canvas rugs in my home but I had … Read more
Just When You Give Up “I’ve given up on having rugs at all.” is a common phrase I hear when I tell people I make canvas area rugs for interior decor. There are many reasons why finding the right rug can seem impossible and many reasons why canvas rugs can SOLVE those problems. Let’s remember … Read more
Isn’t Imagination a Wonderful Thing When creating hand painted custom area rugs we design a space where durability and beauty come together. Over the years many of our custom designs became In House designs as each project creates new and exciting art for floors. An In-House design can become customized for your home by changing … Read more
A Testimonial for Custom Canvas Area Rugs I’ve always been an area rug type of woman. I love to decorate and, when I lived in the United States, I always liked the look of hardwood floors with area rugs on them. Having always lived in a climate with four distinct seasons, I had never contemplated … Read more
A Letter Asking About a Canvas Floor Cloth Hello, I am interested in a canvas floor cloth for our kitchen and I have a few questions. Background: We have a hardwood floor, with a pedestal table and rolling kitchen chairs. The house is a little crooked so the chairs roll away from the table if … Read more
Lisa Curry Mair Introduces Me to Floor Cloths Eight years ago I picked up a Mother Earth magazine and read an article about Lisa Curry Mair and her canvas floor cloths. Never having heard of this I discovered an incredible product that I believed to be a perfect product for Costa Rica’s tropical climate. Lisa … Read more