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Updates Around the House: One Rug Leads to Another

November 16, 2017 by Cassie 26 Comments

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It’s been a long time since I’ve shared much of our own home.  I pulled it together to share some spaces with you in my Fall tours this year, but as for just regular old house posts, I have been dragging my feet.  But guess what!?!?  Today is the day!  I am excited to finally share with you some updates I’ve made around the house.  We’ve been fortunate enough to get a couple of new rugs which caused a snowball effect around here.  It truly amazes me the impact changing just one element in a room, the rug, can have on the overall feel of a space.

I am going to start in our master bedroom, because I got a new rug for it this summer… and it’s taken me months to share it here.  Shameful! 😉 For the past few years we’ve had a moroccan rug that is no longer available in this space, and I have loved it, but if you know me, then you know I always welcome change.  When Bosphorus Rugs contacted me to collaborate, I was feeling ready for a change in that room and I knew a vintage rug would be perfect.  However, I wanted to keep it feeling light in that space.  It’s one of the most peaceful rooms in our home, and I prefer it that way…. mama needs a retreat!

Vintage Rug in blush in modern bohemian bedroom

As you can see, the rug I chose is a pale coral color with blush, mint, black, ice blue, and cream in it.  It seemed like the perfect colors for our space to keep it light but bring a little more “boho” to our bedroom.

Neutral Modern Boho Bedroom with vintage textiles

Modern Bohemian Bedroom with vintage textiles and planked modern wood wall

I want to mention a couple other things about this space as well.  A few people have asked if we still love our Home Depot Pet Proof carpeting and the answer is a resounding yes! It still looks just as good as it did the day it was installed and it has been really easy to clean.  I accidentally walked upstairs with chicken poop on my shoe that I then got on the carpeting… hazards of owning chickens.  It came right off and left no mark.  We’ve also been allowing the dogs to sleep upstairs in our room much more frequently now, and the carpet has held up beautifully to their dander.  I am actually hoping at some point to be able to recarpet the other bedrooms in the same.

Additionally, since I shot these, I added one little adorable pillow from Modern Plum.  It adds a nice touch of sky blue to the bed and, in my opinion, you can never have too many blue textiles.

Mix of vintage blue textiles in modern boho bedroom

I also get tons of questions on my pom pom blanket, which I found on Amazon of all places!  I’ve put together a little source list for you here:

White Duvet / White Faux Fur Pillows- similar here / Indigo Lumbar Pillow / Skye Pillow / Mudcloth for Headboard / Pom Pom Striped Blanket (loads of color options) / Vintage bench- similar / Vintage Rug / Burlwood Frames / Vintage Accordion Rack- similar / Nightstands- DIY here / Vintage Wood Dresser- similar / Vintage White Dresser- DIY here / Vintage Tulip Chair- similar / Blush Pillow- similar / Blue Block Print Pillows- DIY but similar here / Jackalope Faux Taxidermy / Cactus Photo- My Original (contact me if you would like to purchase)

Now you might be wondering what happened to the large Moroccan rug we had in this space.  I couldn’t bring myself to part with it as I knew eventually I would want it again or find a place for it.  We rolled it up and put it in the basement, but just last week I decided that it would be perfect in our dining room.  As you saw from yesterday’s post, I removed the turquoise sideboard…. I replaced it with a wood midcentury piece, and the rug just brings it all home for me.

Modern Eclectic Boho Dining Room

Eclectic Cozy Neutral Dining Room

Of course, I didn’t remove all color when I took out the turquoise piece.  You may recall we recently added a green hutch, and it brings the perfect punch to the room.

Green hutch in Eclectic Dining RoomAs you can see, the dogs are loving that we now have a cozy soft rug for them to lay on in this space.  You can also see that Snowball has been on too many wet walks and needs a bath…. she’s a little dingy!  This rug is no longer available from Rugs USA for some reason, but I’ve created a source list with some similar items for you in case you’re interested.

Moroccan Rug / Dining Table- 14 years old from Crate & Barrel, but available on Chairish / Vintage Bentwood Chairs- similar here / Panton Chairs / Barnwood Bench- similar / Sheepskin- thrifted, similar / Vintage Record Stand- similar / Midcentury Dresser- similar / Green Hutch- similar / Chandelier / White Curtains 

I have one more space to share with you in the great rug shuffle!  Boutique Rugs reached out to me and wanted to send me a rug.  At the time, I knew I was pregnant, but did not yet know what I was having.  I asked if we could wait until I found out, and they were very gracious in allowing me to wait.  I don’t yet have a photo of the beautiful and cozy rug I ordered, but I ended up going with a gorgeous neutral rug… the plans in my mind keep changing, but this rug will be perfect no matter what I do.  It’s going in the room that will become baby boy’s room, of course, which meant that the black and white rug that had been in the room needed to go.  We ordered this rug a few years ago from RugsUSA, and unfortunately it’s no longer available.  Anyhow, one day last week I was feeling really determined and slightly overconfident.  I somehow was able to maneuver the rug from under the antique iron  bed, roll it up, and  haul it down to our living room where I wanted to try it.

I moved all the furniture, put the rug in place and unrolled it.  I put the furniture back and was immediately glad I had moved it because I just love the graphic punch it adds here.

Modern Boho Living Room

Do you spy with your little eye a new pillow?  Holly owns a fabulous etsy shop that sells pillows created from her stunning horse photography.  She sent me a pom pom trimmed Stepping Horse Pillow and he is right at home with the Falsa blanket on my sofa.  As you can see, my plants have all come in for the summer as well.  It’s a jungle in here!  This room gets the best light, so they all have to go in here, minus a few in my bedroom window.

Eclectic Living Rom in Black White Blue

Black and White Living Room

If you look closely, you can see the old rug is still under there… I didn’t measure and wondered if they would layer well, and just rolled it out and threw caution to the wind.  The remaining border isn’t much, but it doesn’t bother me, so stay it shall.  Because lazy.

Eclectic Living Room

OK, I think I have got you up to date on most things!  Of course as the holidays are approaching, things are likely to be adjusted and sparkled accordingly!  I have been holding back, but yesterday I could hold back no more and my porch was Christmas-ified!  Last year’s version was natural bohemian and rustic, and this year I think the thoughts of baby boy are getting to me, and our porch has become a colorful and kid-friendly expression of the holiday, a total 180 but I love it.  I am looking forward to sharing it with you!

Before I go, just wanted to remind you to check out the awesome free Mrs. Meyer’s holiday cleaning set you can nab!  This offer ends on Sunday, so don’t miss out!  My house smells like candy canes, and yours can, too!Mrs. meyers Holiday Cleaning Set- Great Hostess Gift

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  1. Emy says

    November 16, 2017 at 8:30 am

    The black rug in the living room is so fun!! And I love the shag in the dining room. It looks so cool with those S chairs.

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      thank you, emy! i just love to change things!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:23 am

    I absolutely love the moroccan rug in the dining room… would have never thought to do that but it looks amazing!

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      i love it, too! minus the fact that snowball decided to christen it the other day…. UGH.

      Reply
  3. Ellen Shook says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Great moves! Don’t wear yourself to a frazzle, as my sainted mother used to say. Can’t wait to see your new nursery.

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      thank you, ellen! i can’t wait to see the nursery either- way too many ideas spinning in my head! 🙂

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    November 16, 2017 at 11:45 am

    I approve of all of these changes :). And I’m excited to see your colorful porch; I’m in the midst of Christmas decorating, and I keep wanting to go more neutral this year–we’re opposites!

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:16 pm

      i am so glad you approve! 😉

      Reply
  5. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    November 16, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    If you give Cassie a rug… 😉 I absolutely love the rug in your master bedroom and can’t wait to see the one you picked for baby’s room!

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    • Barbara Ann Sandoval says

      November 17, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      I love it too! Sorry if I missed it, but what size is it? What size is the bed?

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      • Cassie says

        November 20, 2017 at 12:09 pm

        i think it was about a 7×9 or so if i remember correctly- vintage rugs are never exactly the same as modern day factory sized rugs. our bed is a queen.

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      haha! that is so the way!

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Love the rug changes so much.

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      thank you, julia! i do, too!!!

      Reply
  7. Tania says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Looks beautiful Cassie!!

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      thank you, tania!

      Reply
  8. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    November 17, 2017 at 7:25 am

    Loving the black and white rug in your living room! It’s crazy how much a rug can change the feel of a room. Your master looks beautiful with its soft colored rug too. So many pretty rugs!

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      thank you, shelley! i know- i totally agree that rugs can make such a drastic difference!

      Reply
  9. Lisa Capasso says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    I love the green hutch, and the great rug shuffle! We did the same thing the last few months. We moved across country and bought a new house, and I have bought and returned 6 rugs in various rooms, and not a single room has ended up with the rugs they started with. Love all your new rugs.

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      haha! it’s fun to change things up and it’s ok if plans change along the way! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Brandi says

    November 18, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Hi Cassie! Your rugs have such a beautiful impact in your rooms. I love the one you chose for your bedroom. It’s perfect!

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      thank you so much, brandi!

      Reply
  11. Jamala says

    November 20, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Excellent choices! Picking the right rug is a dilemma for me… I’ve been searching for months trying to find one for my dining room. You made ity look so easy lol!

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    • Cassie says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      oh it’s definitely not easy and i tend to hem and haw before pulling the trigger! 😉

      Reply
  12. Kim says

    November 28, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    The new rug in the dining room looks perfect. And I love the colors of the rug in the bedroom! I just ordered my VERY FIRST rug. Yes. I’ve somehow managed to only use handmedown rugs until now. (My mother in law loves her rugs.)

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2017 at 1:26 pm

      thank you so much! and WAY TO GO!!!

      Reply

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