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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
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
When making hand painted custom dining room rug for homeowners I am most excited about creating a new design.
Costa Rica Where does the interior design aspect come into living in the tropics? What does living in the tropics mean? Many people think of Costa Rica as tropical but there are many altitudes and weather systems with 12 climatic zones and hundreds of microclimates, not all of them tropical. When I arrived in Costa … 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
Finca Rosa Blanca When visiting Costa Rica there are a myriad of experiences one has to choose from. The Finca Rosa Blanca Hotel Coffee Plantation and Resort, offers one of those experiences in and of itself. The hotel has been awarded by the Costa Rican Tourist Board for compliance with the Certification for Sustainable Tourism, with the … Read more