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Red flowers, Ferrari red goes tropical

Red flowers abstract nature design Red flowers abstract design for kitchen rugs on a beautiful property in Costa Rica was an inspiration from art, nature, and a great red wall! My friend Adele Lurie (check out her website for dōTERRA Oils!) asked me to her home to talk about where we could put canvas rugs. First, … Read more

Black and White Rug Remake

  Black and White Rug remake in canvas Black and white rug with touches of some bright red make a stunning kitchen and bathroom rug. Nanette LOVED her cotton throws for her home in the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. But cotton does not fare well in the jungle and after several washings, over the … Read more

Custom Rug Design

What is a custom rug? How do you do it? What is the process? It’s a conversation. Questions like: 1) I like the Circle Rug Design 2) Do you make custom sizes and colors? 3) How much would a 7’ x 9’ be in this design? Ok, that’s a good conversation starter. Next up: colors … Read more

Jute rugs made hassle free

  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

Hotel Room Decoration,and canvas rugs? Really?

Hotel Room Decoration in Aruba Hotel room decoration should be as comfy as home but feel like you are definitely not at home. A hotel can bring a sense of fantasy and magic to add to a vacation. It’s not just a place to sleep, it’s part of the experience. Recently I was invited to … Read more

Your Home,Custom Canvas Rugs

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

Custom Pricing for Area Rugs

  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 Exclusive Design

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 Work Hard

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