I Need an Intervention
Fun Rugs and Warm Weather Finds
I’m obsessing over rugs non-stop and probably need an intervention. Layering them on other rugs, picking rugs for my guest rooms (finally after 3 years), and dreaming of rugs for future spaces. As someone who has a dog, there are certain things I look for when considering a rug. The rug needs to be easy to vacuum & clean (I’ve made mistakes in this area before), hide dirt well if in a high traffic area, and anchor the room/add something interesting to the room/please the eye. There are so many great performance rugs, washable rugs, and indoor/outdoor rugs out there now (maybe to be featured in a future post?) that there are endless options to fit your specific lifestyle.
Below are some of my current favorites…
1. Nordic Knots Folding Ribbon Rug 2. Ralph Lauren Ludlow Stripe Rug 3. Bombay Sprout Skye Runner 4. Bombay Sprout Pearl Rug 5. Handwoven Scallop Rug 6. Vetiver Shag Rug 7. Rush House Rug
8. Bombay Sprout Thornham Diamond Flatweave Rug 9. Handmade Cotton Striped Rug 10. Handmade Kilim Rug 11. Bombay Sprout Skye Rug 12. Handmade Cotton Blue Tile Pattern Dhurrie 13. Bombay Sprout Tessa Rug 14. Oushak Rug
15. Oushak Runner 16. Turkish Mini Rug 17. Large Oushak Rug 18. Berber Runner 19. Turkish Runner 20. Blue and White Handmade Rug 21. Small Vintage Rug
And here are some spaces I’m dreaming of being mine. Designers noted below…
1. Jorge Khawam 2. Heidi Caillier 3. Bryan O’Sullivan 4. Caroline Gidiere
5.Rita Konig 6. VSP Interiors 7. Buchanan Studio 8. VSP Interiors
Warm weather gives me the shopping bug. Usually this consists of putting items in my cart and leaving them there. But maybe it’s time to pull the trigger on some fun items to get excited for warmer days.
Here are my recent finds…
1. One-Shoulder Textured Tulle Top ($100) 2. Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Necklace ($305) 3. Avalon Sunhat ($145) 4. Bungalow Embroidered Dress in Linen ($198) 5. Printed Wrap Midi Skirt ($50) 6. Suzie Kondi Cotton-Poplin Midi Skirt ($375) 7. Cecilia Beach Tote ($50) 8. Fresher Buds Cassie Skirt ($198) 9. Baila Linen Dress ($278) 10. Carmen Mini Bucket Bag ($310) 11. Sequin Roxy Dress ($328) 12. Speckle Devon Sunglasses ($145)
Spring Cleaning Reminders
-Design and plant planters
-Sprinkler maintenance, repairs, and set up for the season
-Gutter Cleaning
-Pressure wash/soft wash house, walkways, deck, etc.
-HVAC maintenance (I do maintenance on my system 2x a year to make sure it’s in top shape and ready for the hot days ahead)
-Mulch flower beds if needed
-Tree and plant pruning if needed
-Clean outdoor lights (get all those bugs and gunk out to keep your lights looking good and not rusting)
-Spray for pests on a regular basis around the perimeter of your foundation to ward off any unwanted visitors
-Spray yard for mosquitos, fleas, and ticks on a regular basis
-Put away seasonal items you no longer need
**DEAR STYLE SNACKS: If you have something you need help finding, troubleshooting, or are curious about, please leave me a comment or send me a message, and I will be sure to feature your question (with the answer) in an upcoming newsletter.**
Your passion for rugs really shines through, and I can relate to the thrill of finding the perfect piece to elevate a space. I also loved your spring cleaning reminders. They serve as a great checklist to refresh our homes for warmer weather. Cleaning the gutters is especially important, as it ensures everything is ready for the season ahead. We often forget to clean the gutters, so we asked https://gouttieressaintjerome.ca for help in creating a schedule for timely cleaning reminders. They did a great job, and we received a reminder after 3 months. It helped a lot to keep gutters cleaned.
I’m dreaming of a new rug for one room but had no idea where to start. Those designed rooms are dreamy 💭 I love this! I also found my next beach hat and tote here
Thank you!