I know this is gross but our cat through up today and I used a dry paper towel to get it up and then I scrubed it with a wet paper towel and a sponge. It wouldn’t dry on its own (I waited six and a half hours) so I dryed it with a hairdryer. It’s a little less noticable but its still there. Is there anyway to get it up? Read More →
I have a large sisal rug that has been spilled on cat-vomited on, and who knows what else. Trying to spot-clean the stains hasn’t been productive. What should I do? Read More →
i recently purchased an inexpensive sisal rug, one of the dogs had an accident on it, after I cleaned it the area is much lighter than the rest of the rug. Any ideas on hiding this? or should I just pitch the rug, Read More →
I have a 6′x9′ sisal rug with a 1″ cotton black border that has been faded by the sun in places. The sisal still looks great, but the border looks grayish and dull. Is it possible to dye it at home without going to a rug professional? Read More →
Everyone in the world loves to have their homes looking in great shape. To achieve this look many different items are used. Curtains, throw pillows, deep cushioned chairs, attractive lighting accents are just a few of the things that we can find as people make the effort to make their living space seem more home like. One of the items that are used is that of rugs. Now there are many different types of rugs that you can use. These will include the many different styles of modern rugs. Using modern rugs does not mean that we are limiting ourselves to one type of style or period. This is because the trends and fashions in our world are constantly changing and to reflect this change the...
I returned from a trip to find the dog had vomited on my sisal rug. The pet sitter put paper towels to soak it up so the stain had plenty of time to set. I’ve tried blotting it with a water-soaked towel and that seemed to help, but there still is a large, dark stain. Read More →
I could always send it out to a dry cleaner or a rug specialist, but I’d rather save the money and do it at home. Here’s a link to what a sisal rug looks like: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p5767/index.cfm?pkey=cprwrugall. Read More →
Everyone wants a kitchen that has character and one way to give your kitchen character is with unique and interesting accessories. While canister sets, potted plants and potholders can add interest to your kitchen, it’s the kitchen rugs that can really give it some zing. No matter what kind of kitchen floors you have, you can use small area rugs to unify your theme or color scheme. For a country kitchen, braided rugs or rugs with a theme like sunflowers or strawberries can help add interest. A modern kitchen could use a sisal rug. And even in Oriental rug could be used to add color and splash to Victorian kitchen. No matter what style your kitchen is, there’s sure to be rug for...
Bamboo rugs are beautiful natural fiber rugs that can serve you both – indoor and outdoor areas of your home. Actually the bamboo rug is the perfect area rug that can be at your home anywhere you are. Unlike the sisal rugs, bamboo area rugs fit perfectly even by your pool area or under your patio table. Bamboo rugs for outdoors Imagine you are by the pool – lying and tanning onto your new bamboo rug, drinking cold drinks and feeling great. This is what a bamboo area rug can make you feel. Or even better – you are on your bamboo carpeted deck, relaxing while drinking coffee with your cool friends and having great time. Bamboo rugs for indoors As for indoors, bamboo...
1. What on earth is ‘glamping’? It’s out with the leaking tents, sodden sleeping bags, tins of spam and baked beans and in with the cashmere socks, designer tents, bunting and furniture from home. The ‘glamping’ cognoscenti sew their own tents in pretty fabric to be unique at festivals – see this Laura Ashley print tent. This ‘glamping’ revolution will affect all corners of the country from Cornwall to South West Scotland as illustrated by ‘Britain’s busiest summer’, a new three-part BBC1 series, produced by Nic Blower, investigating how the recession will prompt millions of Brits to stay at home. 2. Why 2009 has gone ‘glamping’...