I have a confession to make... I've been MIA on a mad rug hunt. It began innocently enough, just wanting to spruce up RaeChild's HQ by the end of January. My love affair has, however, taken over all common sense and "Cotton Dhurrie" has become my #1 google search. Here are some of my latest considerations:
My pinterest "Business Time" board is where I stash office inspiration images + potential purchases as I'm cruising the internet. Collecting these images over time has helped me shape the look I'm going for in this space: clean + bright. I hear a lot of "wasted time" jokes about pinterest but it's a great tool for brainstorming and visualizing a project in it's entirety. These are two pinterest kitchens that got me thinking about a grey storage credenza and antique rug combo for my office:
So what do I do? Do I stay true to my original intent and splurge on a colorful antique kilim, like the one shown above from Amber Interiors? Or do I compromise on a basic cotton dhurrie, like the b/w herringbone patterned one shown from World Market, which would get the job done with a graphic punch? "You need to get that look for less." was Mr. RaeChild's statement upon seeing the $845 kilim price tag.
Building on my last post regarding my trusted coffee mug, I thought I'd take you to a land filled with uber cute glassware and graphic housewares galore. If you're looking for a treasure trove of gifts (for self or others) Fishs Eddy is a sure bet; located on Broadway and 19th Street near Union Square in NYC. This vintagesque shop carries both their own unique lines as well as staples like white diner-ware and open stock flatware.
I'm a big fan of the Charley Harper + Todd Oldham Bird Collection and could see incorporating novelty pieces like this large tray into a kitchen for cookies during the holidays. The illustrations are by celebrated illustrator Charlie Harper, known for his "minimal realism" of wildlife and brought to life on dishware by famed designer Todd Oldham.
The store experience is not to be missed, but come prepared with a hot beverage in hand and leave the little ones at home, you'll inevitably be sucked into every nook of the shop spending far more time ogling vintage creamers and milk glass cake stands than you ever expected!