Finding the PERFECT Rug...

...Mission Impossible?

I've been seeking the perfect rug for several months now. Everywhere. Auctions, estate sales, antique markets and consignment shops, and all to no avail. The Sarouk rug below is my favourite, but at $3200 it's out of my price range :-(

The criteria:

Size must be approximately 6'x9' to fit the living room.
Colours must be vibrant, preferably with a dose of coral.
Pattern should not have a traditional center medallion.

Here are a few contenders which I've found on ebay that are close, but not quite:

Very interesting, but too much teal...

Beautiful, but too pale...


Love the artwork, but again, the colour is just too soft...


This Bijar is fab, but just a bit too small and too green...

The most frustrating part is that without choosing a rug, I can't select a paint colour for the campaign dresser that will serve as the entertainment unit in the living room. The search continues!

Weekend Activity: Work, Work, Work

As some of you know, spring & summer is a busy time for me at my "real" job. The company I work for operates two retail clothing stores from Victoria Day long weekend until Thanksgiving, and I am largely responsible for the merchandise assortment and presentation. This holiday weekend I'll be at our Grand Bend location, doing my best to help out on the sales floor. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday - have a lemonade for me ;-)

(Please excuse the sunset glare off the window)

All photos via SOUL Underground Facebook Page.

Weekend Activity: Style North Garage Sale

If you're staying in town this Victoria Day long weekend, you won't want to miss the 2nd annual styleNorth Garage Sale happening Saturday, May 19th @ 9 am. The sale is being held in the Artscape Wychwood Barns, and I'm sure there will be lots of fabulous goodies to be had. My friends Tim (Design Maze) and Amy (Eye See Pretty) will be there with their wares, so be sure to check it out.

Have a super duper long weekend, everyone!!

Rug LOVE

Hold the presses!! I just opened the latest issue of LonnyMag and saw this stunning rug.

Orange! Pink! WANT!!!!

That is all.

Sarah 101 Premieres May 29th

Sarah & Tommy are back at it, my friends. For those who haven't heard the news, the second season of Sarah 101 will premiere on HGTV Canada with back to back 1/2 hour episodes on May 29th @ 8pm EST. Clear your calendars and set your PVR's!!

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Images courtesy of HGTV Canada.