I know the rug is going to need a professional cleaning, but I'm hoping the colors are pretty in real life. But I have high hopes that my $220 were not spent in vain! I think it will clean up nicely.
It's a pretty big rug (10x13) and I'm thinking the plan is to put it in my office with the hope that it will lighten up the room a bit.
I'm thinking about doing a grasscloth-ish DIY on the walls in there that might end up being sort of dark, so it will be nice to strike some balance on the floors.
PS We sold those pretty blue chairs a few months ago. They just weren't comfortable after long stretches of time. I'm pretty jazzed about the replacement office chairs though. They're at the upholsterers now, but I'll be sure to share soon.
Happy weekend friends!!
xx
Will you do before and afters of your office rug? I'd be interested to see how much different it will look after cleaning.
ReplyDeleteThat rug is beautiful, I can't wait to see how your redone office turns out.
ReplyDeleteWhich e-bay seller? It looks so lovely in the picture...fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteThat rug is gorgeous! I've almost sworn off buying rugs online because of the color differences, but this is neutral enough. Can't wait to hear how it is in real life. Your office is fabulous.
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I just discovered a new little thrift shop on 3rd ave and 20th, they have great pieces, rugs mirrors, etc....
ReplyDeleteOh la la - hope that rug is as good in person as it looks online. Can't wait to see.
ReplyDeleteYou're the best ebay-er in the world with all of your loverly finds. I must know your secrets...lol! I hope all goes well upon it's arrival.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in the rug are really special! I hope it lives up to your expectations.
ReplyDeletei too would love to know the origins of your rug... specific Ebayer or what your search term was... when i look for rugs on ebay they're always way more expensive than I'd been hoping, but under $300 is SO reasonable!
ReplyDeleteVery cute rug, I hope the colours come out well like you expect them to.. the patterns in it are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know the ebay seller too...but also what search terms you used! Thanks a million.
ReplyDeleteThe best part about ordering things online is opening them like a present once they arrive in-home. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow you're office is so beautiful! And I'm loving the rug, hope it cleans up nicely. Good luck!
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Random question, where do you recommend buying drawer pulls? You have some nice ring pulls, I am redoing a dresser.
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love the rug! looking forward to seeing a picture of it in your office. also, I love the white fluffy cushion on your old blue office chairs. do you know where I could find those? I've seen them in a lot of design photos. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the rug, Jenny! I love oriental rugs, and we have a great source here.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday.
Teresa
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Just came here to ask you to offer up what search terms you use, but see that other commenters have beat me to it. Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteYou always find great things on ebay! This one is a beauty!
You must divulge your secrets! Where did you find this beautiful 10 x 13 rug for only $220. I was dying for a large inexpensive rug. I settled for a massive jute one.
ReplyDeleteHOW did you manage a large rug for such a great price?! You are an e-bay supahstah. Sadly, I am not.
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested in this upcoming grassclothishness...oh look, I just made a new word.
$220 for a 10x13!?!? Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWaiting with baited breath for the new chair post—My back can't take anymore of our crappy ikea chairs. HELP!
ReplyDeleteYou are so rad! How you do everything you do is beyond me, but I always love to visit LGN. If I lived in NY, I'd hire you in an instant!
ReplyDeleteLove it! But I love your old rug too - what will become of it?
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with JTay. Curious as to what will happen with your old office rug. Perhaps we can start a bidding war for it!! Keep us posted!!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty! Its going to be perfect in your office!
ReplyDeleteFor a second, I thought you stole the J Crew rug right out from under them! :) LOVE this one too!
ReplyDeleteYou need to do an entire post about ebay & Craigslist.
Thanks for your constant inspiration!
Would love to know which upholsterer you use - I have some chairs I need to have re-done and a NYC recommendation would be great!
ReplyDeleteStunning colors for the rug! I'd love to find a similar one for my living room. Can't wait to see how it all turns out in your room.
ReplyDeletewould love to know which upholsterer you use in nyc? in fact, would love for you to do post on your source list here! thx so much and can't wait to see the new chairs!
ReplyDeleteThe rug has some great blues in it! Nice find! Can't wait to see the final product.
ReplyDeleteThat rug looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteYou scored a special rug for a special office!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what a cleaning can do!
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Jenny- I happened to be browsing Apartment Therapy this morning, and they are seeking votes for best design blog. I have never commented on your blog, or theirs, but as one of your loyal lurkers here, I felt it only right to request a submission of your site (if someone hadn't done so already) Can't believe some of other ones actually made it to the voting stage...
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Love it. I think your next project should be to try to copycat an over dyed Turkish rug. Go Jenny!
ReplyDeleteLove the rug...Did you purchase it from a Ebay shop or an individual seller? Would love to know....
ReplyDeleteoh my, that is exactly the type of rug I'm looking for!! who is your eBay source?!
ReplyDeleteoh MAN! that rug is EXACTLY what i've been looking for! right size, right colors ... GAH!!! it's gorgeous! (and if it doesn't work in your space, please let me know. ;o) )
ReplyDeleteI'm SO jealous of that rug- it's PERFECTION!
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