Nautical influences are always in vogue at Clayton Gray! This weatherized, hand crafted hook rug is an absolute must for those high traffic areas of your home or outdoor living area. The sand dollar motif scattered all over the brilliant aqua background begs to be near the water. You won’t believe it, but this polypropylene synthetic fiber rug can literally be hosed off! You may need more than one! Materials: weatherized hand crafted hook; polypropylene Size: 5′ wide x 8′ long

Read today’s Blog on Jaipur Rugs for great Floor Covering Ideas!

“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.”
– Edgar Allan Poe

Memorable, beautiful, comfortable and distinctive . . . at Jaipur Rugs they believe a rug should provide all this and more. Their rugs are created by using ancient techniques of master tribal weavers from the mountains of Northern India. Through this rich tradition, they produce strikingly beautiful hand-knotted, hand-tufted and flat woven designs. Jaipur rugs range from contemporary and transitional to lush traditional with rich colors and stunning appearance. Best of all, Jaipur Rugs brings this excellence, beauty, and distinction, affordably, into contemporary American homes.

Named after the famed royal city of Jaipur, the company was founded by N.K. Chaudhary, a visionary with nearly 30 years experience in rug manufacturing. His goal has always been to see India become the leader in the production of rugs worldwide, and from modest beginnings, Chaudhary grew his business from a small team of talented artisans to a force of 40,000 skilled masters and an in-house design team of over 30 designers. It is . Chaudhary’s vision allows Jaipur to have total control of the production of rugs and sets the company apart from many of its competitors. Today, more than 25 years after he set up his first looms for weavers, Chaudhary is still seeing his goal realized as he continues to push the envelope. In 1998, Chaudhary expanded his company to the United States and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jaipur shares a collective dedication to minute detail, demanding quality control, and superior materials in every stage of the rug-crafting process, ensuring that each finished piece is consistently a true work of art at the best possible price point. Jaipur strives to improve and perfect their processes through innovation in product development and design. Their innovative technologies in communication, design, and optimization, as well as their collaboration with the latest home furnishing design firms, Jaipur Rugs is forever on the cutting edge of creativity and function.

From music to sculpture, architecture to poetry, great art has a unique power to envelope the mind, transcend the conscious, tap at the door of the soul, and take on a life all its own: thus begins a great artwork’s own history. Jaipur Rugs has aimed at creating the same exquisite artwork that collectors the world over have sought for centuries. Honored techniques that have spanned the ages; precision materials that will stand the test of time. In each Jaipur Rug, master artisans painstakingly hand-create a work of art in each rug. One Rug. One Story. Create your history.

Looking for a more modern approach to floor covering? Check out these designs featured on Apartment Therapy

Photos courtesy of Jaipur Rugs. All of this information can be found at Jaipur online.

Acrylicore Inc.                  Accessories by Sherwood

One of my favorite trends right now is the incorporation of sea inspired accessories into eclectic and thoughtful interiors. Maybe it’s because I’m a cancer or because I grew up appreciating all the sea had to offer but now I’m not the only one who thinks fish are cool. From Acrylicore you see a sculptural piece that has been inspired by jelly fish. This paired with a wall mounted lighting unit would make a splash in any interior. The set of fish sculptures are a fun and interesting addition to any bookshelf or console table from Accessories by Sherwood.

Bobo Intriguing Objects Artifacts International

Bringing the ocean into your home can be done in multiple ways some ways don’t have to be so literal. You can use a piece like the candelabra from Bobo Intriguing Objects which has been made from reclaimed drift would and boasts an almost tentacle styled shape. Another great way to bring the sea side into your home is to add great lighting like the shell sconces seen above from Artifacts International.

Currey and Company Jaipur Rugs Inc.

When addressing mantels, alcoves or niches, placing a great relic like the Shell and stand from Currey and Company along with a grouping of florals and tall oversized candles would make a statement and show your appreciation towards the ocean. My current favorite sea inspired shape would have to be the branches of Coral seen in the rug from Jaipur above. Coral has been infused into several home accent lines including sconces, chandeliers, rugs and decorative accents. This is a natural statement worth making.

Want to plan an ocean front getaway? Check out this great location found on ApartmentTherapy.com