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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?
In case you are dreaming of a white Christmas, dream no more, your wishes might come true soon. Some will get much more snow than what they had wished for, especially if you are on the Eastern side of United States.
While some folks are experiencing a bit of a heat wave in California lately with a few days as warm as a summer day, people on the East side might be freezing to death with a bitter cold weather with two or more feet of snow in some parts of New York and Pennsylvania.
The National Weather service says that this bad weather will continue on the East side and even on the Northwest as well, where another blinding lake effect snow is expected soon. A large number of motorist were stranded last Sunday and Monday when they had more than two feet of snow.
Meteorologist Jennifer Delgado from CNN predicts more freezing bitter weather soon, according to her the Eastern United States will be covered with cold arctic air by Tuesday this week and even Florida temperature will range from 5 to 23 degrees.
The so called lake effect snow happens when moisture is picked up by cold air passing over warm lake waters, this water freezes and becomes snow.
Although the storm is on its way to Canada, the National Weather Service expects parts of upstate New York to have this lake effect snow with about another two feet of snow by Wednesday.
Despite the fact that many want a white Christmas, nobody wants to face the problems that a bitter cold weather brings along, and freezing rains that can coat roads and power lines.
Luckily most people can enjoy the freezing cold weather from their warm houses, where they have a cozy living room with a fine rug so they can provide shelter for their friends keeping them warm where they can appreciate a beautiful white Christmas from indoors.
Iranian foreign minister is removed by their president
With no apparent reason, foreign minister of Iran has been removed while he was in Africa. A letter sent by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thanked Mottaki for all his service but he doesn't state any reasons for doing so.
Conservatives there wanted him out for more than two years and UN imposed his dismissal since last June. They all claim that this move will help President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with their external affairs where the former Foreign Minister was challenging the President.
In the interim the Iranian president has appointed Ali Akbar Salehi the head of Foreign Ministry, who is also the current nuclear chief and the Supreme National Security Council Secretary.
The nation's nuclear program is also monitored by Salehi, who is in charge for the International Atomic Energy Agency there, Iranians claim that it is a peaceful program, but the rest of the world express their concern about them producing nuclear weapons there.
Salehi went to the American University of Beirut and received a doctorate in technical sciences in the US, he was also a chancellor and an associate professor of Sharif University of Technology.
Mohammad Ghanadi Maraghei is likely to take his place as nuclear chief once he is the current head of the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute there.
While Manouchehr Mottaki must be extremely disappointed, he must be glad that nobody is going to his house to remove his Iranian finest rug collection.
Well-known rug designers and their collections
Well-known rug designers and their collections
Gypsy / Maturin by Kathleen Clements is truly a unique work of art, either made of textured hemp out of plush mohair or hand embroidery vintage Turkish Kilim, each rug has an exquisite design and it is a unique blend of European and American antiques.
Clements' portfolio has been featured in many magazines, such as: Southern Accents, Food & Wine Magazine, House Beautiful, Design Times, Metropolitan Home and Elle Décor. Her work can be seen in different projects around the country: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Manhattan, Sewickley and Fox Chapel, PA, Lexington, KY, Chicago, Southhampton and Barbados to name a few.
Emma Gardner was born in Kyoto, Japan and moved to Connecticut at an early age, then at the age of eleven moved to New York City. She won an award for JOY, a colorful rug with flowers, vines and butterflies, with a Chinese cut-out effect.
Before becoming a successful rug designer, she had a career as an illustrator and editor, she has appeared in leading fashion and design magazines, and her showrooms are available through 21 U.S. markets and Toronto.
New Moon designs by John Kurtz, are hand-crafted rugs from Nepal without any child labor used, they are made from 100% Chinese Silk and Tibetan Wool, a large variety from antique to traditional rugs, contemporary and modern to oriental and transitional designs. They produce fine rugs and promote a positive environmental framework.
All of these designers and many others such as: Asha Carpets, Retro Shag, Zoe Luyendijk Studio, Sahar Gabbeh, Florence Broadhurst can be found at Wooven accents.
Woven accents carries large collections of the finest rugs in the world.
Persian rugs versus the world
Persian rugs are well-known and have been respected throughout the world for decades, it has been a dream of many to have one in their homes.
It is no surprise when you think of a fine rug, Persian is the name that comes to your mind. To understand why Persian rugs are so well known and respected throughout the world, you will have to go back in time. It all started in the ancient Persia and until today their carpet-weaving is an essential part of Persian culture and art.
Even though many countries try to duplicate their style by copying their rugs and using machines to make them, Iran keeps their reputation at high standards by producing the finest Persian rugs in the world, Iran also has made the biggest carpet in history, measuring 60,546 square feet.
You can find three groups of Persian carpets: Farsh, rugs larger than 6 x 4 feet, Kilim, rough carpet with different color strands, and Qãlicheh, rugs smaller than 6 x 4 feet.
Iran's has around 1.2 million weavers making hand-woven rugs for domestic and international market, with more than 100 countries in their portfolio, it is their main non-oil item export. In 2008 they exported a total of $420 million in carpets, around 30% of the international market and they expect to reach $500 million by 2011.
This number might change though, since the US decided to ban imports from Iran back in September 2010, Iran's carpet industry might lose 20% of its revenue. In the same month carped dealers raised 10 times their imports so they could stock up as much as they could. If this continue for very long we might see an increase of price on Persian rug in the US.
Artwork, books, newspapers and magazines are the only imports from Iran not banned yet.
In case you don't have a Persian rug yet, this is the right time to buy one.
The most expensive rug in the world
How much would you pay for a rug? Back in 2008 a Persian rug was sold for $4.5 million, it is a record selling price amount for a rug so far, over $700 per square inch. it is about four to five hundred years old and it may be silk. With such an exorbitant amount of money wouldn't you agree that it should really tie your living room together? Well, one buyer believes so.
This Persian rug is from the 16th or 17th century and it was previously owned by Doris Duke, she was a tobacco heiress and had purchased it back in 1990, before passing away she left it to the Newport Restoration Foundation.
This record may soon be beaten by the storied Pearl Carpet of Baroda, this finest rug is very similar to the one that decorates the Taj Mahal, it is from the 18th century. This rug has three stunning rosettas made of diamonds, silvered gold, and it is embossed with gold set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds.
This rug was intended to grace the tomb of the prophet Mohammed, instead of that, the Maharaja's family decided to keep it under their possession.
If you haven't been to Doha, Qatar, this is your chance to purchase the unique and most expensive rug in the would, it is expected to be sold at about $14.5 million at the Sotheby's auction.
One might wonder the secret of keeping an antique rug preserved and what kind or maintenance it requires, we can start by
cleaning our shoes before stepping in such an expensive rug as these ones.
You do not have to spend this high amount of money on a rug, nowadays you can find fine rugs and tapestries for a reasonable amount of money, and you don't have to travel around the world to find it either, such rugs can be found in your neighborhood.
You can truly lift up the spirit of your house with a fine rug.
Who is your favorite movie star?
Back again with Larry King Al Pacino shows why he is a real legend and one of the most revered actors in history.
Al Pacino (Alfredo james Pacino - birth name), also known as Sonny, has become a legend, he is considered one of the greatest actors of the film history. Although he was born in the Bronx, New York, he considers himself a real Italian, he says " I am mostly Sicilian, and I have a little of Neapolitan in me".
His dedication, commitment to acting and his screen dominance has made him on of the true movie legends in the world, highly respected among film buffs and aspiring directors and actors.
His mother moved back to his grandparents' house after divorcing his father when Al was still very young, there his favorite activity was to replay some characters he had seen in the movies and their voices. His early interest in school plays made him cope with his boredom at school.
It is hard to believe that such a legend started off as a stand-up comic, and struggled a long period with depression and poverty, he even had to borrow money to pay bus fare to arrive at the auditions and still suffers from chronic insomnia.
He has a vasty number of prestigious movies such as Scarface, one of the most popular movies all over the world, The Godfather, Serpico, Scent of a Woman, Heat, The Devil's Advocate and many others to name.
Believe it or not, he was extremely shy, only after being thrust into the limelight he coped with his shyness, he used to smoke two pack of cigarettes a day, then decided to quit to protect his voice, now he occasionally smokes a herbal cigarette.
Back in 2002 he charged $10 million a picture and says he rather wait for someone to come up to him with a project then to direct his own picture. He doesn't like the fact that he is single, he says it is good to have someone in your life, he says he still hopes to find this person.
He never intended to become such a movie star, all he wanted was to be an actor and he hopes people see him as such.
Nowadays he cannot be bothered with trivial things, he tries to relax and enjoy his time in his beautiful New York home where he has a lot of exquisite tapestries and rugs from all over the world. He says, like Tony Montana would say "the world is yours" you just need perseverance, commitment and believe in yourself when nobody else out there does.
Is your house stuck in the past?
I have this wonderful property in Malibu Beach, which I truly considered to be in perfect condition until Sunday.
This is my second house and I wanted to be part of a program I saw online called 3RD HOME, I thought it would be pretty cool to know where my second home would take me. I actually live in Santa Monica, near my office and only use Malibu house on the weekends or when I have visitors here, so I thought why not take advantage of it and have a third home anywhere in the world without having to actually buy one.
So I decided to give them a call and ask them to come and pay me a visit, this way they could see the house and sign me up on their program.
For my astonishment they told me that the house was suitable for the program provided I replaced or serviced beautiful rugs. I was petrified, I asked him do you know what these are? These are not any regular rugs you see around my friend, these are Traditional Chinese Rugs with classic motifs and unusual colors, can't you tell?
The gentleman said, yes Madam, they are indeed beautiful, but can't you tell they need some service? Haven't you heard of Rug conservation services? I told him, no, where can I find such a reliable service here or anywhere near my house? Then he handed my a card, this classy beautiful business card from Woven Accents, and he told me, there is no need to worry, our program have used their service for years and we can guarantee you their expert conservators are all hand-picked for their years of experience, unsurpassed skill, and great attention to detail.
They have been responsible for restoring some of the world's finest antique rugs and tapestries. Their in-house workshop offers rug repair and rug conservation services ranging from mending slight moth damage to repairing more significant damage.
They are not only reliable but very affordable. Once they resuscitate your rugs, we can set you up in our program in no time.
I was speechless, okay, I must confess that I have always been terrified to touch my exquisite rugs, it is hard to believe that my Malibu beach home with two bedroom suites, with optional 3rd bedroom, three baths, dry sauna, with ocean and city light views, was not accepted because of the condition of my precious chinese rugs.
I will call Woven Accents right now and sort this out. Phone: 310-652-6520 - Toll Free: 800-222-RUGS
Did your blind date like your house?
When considering going out with a total stranger, one should consider a bit of creativity as well, once you don't know the person, why not try a new hairstyle or a more daring outfit, something out of the ordinary, why not try a fake accent, or even a rich-and-famous lifestyle. Shouldn't you take advantage of the fact this is a unique opportunity to become the person you have always dreamed of, even if it is for a few hours.
We should not concentrate on the outcome of the date, if it works out fine, you can always make fun of the situation later on, and if it ends up being a disaster, oh well, better this way, he won't be able to track you down.
One gets so excited about the vast possibilities a new date can bring into their lives that they completely forget to plan step two.
Let's say you like the date, and you want to take it home, are you prepared? Did you make sure your house will impress the date as much as you did? Your house is part of you, I must admit that most women are like cats, they might love you, but the house comes first, comfort is their number one priority and your final touch will show a bit of your personality.
I know this lady who went out on a date with a fine gentleman, she was mostly impressed by him, the way he spoke, his background, his clothing, everything impressed her immensely.
After an hour or so the date invited her to his house, she decided to take a chance, not that she was planning to jump into his bed or anything, he wanted to show her a movie he had made, she thought it would be quite interesting to watch and in a crazy split of a second she agreed.
Arriving there, she was absurdly impressed, she thought to herself, how nice, beautiful place, She thought about Romance, all sorts of thoughts came into her mind, wouldn't it be wonderful if this date turn out to be the one you will love forever? Perhaps the two of you will share the most romantic evening together and ended up not seeing each other ever again. Or maybe it will be just a few hours of a long lasting relationship. A new date has the potential of being whoever we need in our lives at that moment, you can even dream that this person will be the so long-sought partner.
All this wonderful thoughts were gone the minute he opened the door and she saw his house, his rugs were old, they were falling apart, it surely looked beautiful about a thousand years ago, they were screaming for a rug repair, they showed her the real picture, what the future might hold for her, all there, he just didn't care about the inside of his house, all the glamour the fake cover vanished in seconds.
I know it takes time to plan all the steps and we worry about the cover first then the inside, so that is why you can count on Woven Accents Rug conservation services to do the job for you.
Let us help you with the details, let us make the cover as special as the contents of your house, next time we will ensure you a happy ending blind date.
We have what you are looking for: Fine Antique Rugs, Vintage Rugs, Tribal, and Modern Carpets from The Antique Rug Dealer - Woven Accents, brand new ones or we can even offer you a rug repair services, and rug cleaning.
Royal wedding versus royal rug.
Royal wedding versus royal rug.
When it comes to making wishes one can never forget the tale of Aladdin and his magical oil lamp.
At Woven accents you might not find the "Genie", "Jinni", and "Djinn" from the oil lamp, but we can assure you will find your magic rug there.
One might wonder if William and Kate will be flying on their magical rug soon, and how it will all come about.
David Cameron couldn't be happier, he expressed his happiness and said that his ministers had cheered and banged the cabinet table when the news of Prince William's engagement was announced.
Oh well, with so many grim news dominating their headlines lately, you name it: rising unemployment, falling house prices, strikes, government cuts, the best way to distract the public would be with such a royal news.
People now are distracted worrying about the wedding breakfast, who will be invited, who sits where, which of Kate's relatives will be brushed-off, to give you an idea of how big of a deal this is, most newspapers now come with an extra supplement of as many as 80 pages of photographs, charting the new royal couple’s life.
Either a prince or not, you too deserve a glamours day at our magnificent store, at Woven Accents we offer exclusive representation agreements with leading contemporary rug designers and manufacturers (Carini Lang, Zoë Luyendijk Studio, Emma Gardner Design, to name a few.). A modern redesign of the space enlivened the gallery and offers more artistic displays of Woven Accent’s pieces.
Call Us To Schedule A Private Presentation 310-652-6520 or 800-222-RUGS
The Beauty of Sea Glass Rivals the Beauty of Antique Rugs
There's a house in Provincetown, Ma., where one man has spent days, weeks and even years walking the beaches nearby in search of genuine sea glass. He adds his latest finds to the ever-growing stack in a large clear glass bowl on his dining room table. It's not an unusual hobby at all, especially for those who spend time at the beach.
But it's not just a hobby for some. Recently, Hyannis, Ma., played host to the North American Sea Glass Festival. Really. Participants brought their large and small, blue, red, green, brown and clear shards of smoothed-by-the-elements remains of jars and Coca Cola bottles. There was a competition and the best piece of sea glass was chosen: a red piece shaped much like a jelly bean, whose owner was awarded $1,000 cash.
Which just serves to show that nearly everyone who wants to can get in on a competition to have their what-ever named the Best of...cities, cars, home designs, cheerleaders, antique rugs, antique dealers, deals of the day, days of the week. The important thing is to have a variety of entries and sound criteria for selection.
Say the category is Persian rugs. The first and foremost criteria is that the antique rugs be 1. from Persia, not just Persian-style, and 2. that they be actually antique rugs, created in the 19th or early 20th centuries, not woven on a loom last month. The Best of means just that, too. In the case of the sea glass competition, first place only goes to glass that is red (very rare), yellow or turquoise (also very rare) or orange (the most rare.) The condition of the sea glass weighs heavily in the competition: rounded sides, not sharp edges.
The celebration of sea glass, while seemingly a light-weight hobby, is in many ways an endangered species as littering has become passé and plastic has become the container of choice for many. So, while it may appear to be a bit unusual to wander the beach picking up broken pieces of glass, it may, in fact, be a dying art form. That is why some antique shops and those who make jewelry from genuine sea glass (and not the kind they put in a tumbler at home) are able to charge fairly high prices for the actual glass or the finished piece of jewelry. A pair of earrings featuring genuine red sea glass can sell for more than $200, while a pair of orange sea glass earrings can bring well more than $300. Not too bad for trash left at the beach.
But it's not just a hobby for some. Recently, Hyannis, Ma., played host to the North American Sea Glass Festival. Really. Participants brought their large and small, blue, red, green, brown and clear shards of smoothed-by-the-elements remains of jars and Coca Cola bottles. There was a competition and the best piece of sea glass was chosen: a red piece shaped much like a jelly bean, whose owner was awarded $1,000 cash.
Which just serves to show that nearly everyone who wants to can get in on a competition to have their what-ever named the Best of...cities, cars, home designs, cheerleaders, antique rugs, antique dealers, deals of the day, days of the week. The important thing is to have a variety of entries and sound criteria for selection.
Say the category is Persian rugs. The first and foremost criteria is that the antique rugs be 1. from Persia, not just Persian-style, and 2. that they be actually antique rugs, created in the 19th or early 20th centuries, not woven on a loom last month. The Best of means just that, too. In the case of the sea glass competition, first place only goes to glass that is red (very rare), yellow or turquoise (also very rare) or orange (the most rare.) The condition of the sea glass weighs heavily in the competition: rounded sides, not sharp edges.
The celebration of sea glass, while seemingly a light-weight hobby, is in many ways an endangered species as littering has become passé and plastic has become the container of choice for many. So, while it may appear to be a bit unusual to wander the beach picking up broken pieces of glass, it may, in fact, be a dying art form. That is why some antique shops and those who make jewelry from genuine sea glass (and not the kind they put in a tumbler at home) are able to charge fairly high prices for the actual glass or the finished piece of jewelry. A pair of earrings featuring genuine red sea glass can sell for more than $200, while a pair of orange sea glass earrings can bring well more than $300. Not too bad for trash left at the beach.
Tips for Redecorating the Living Room
Redecorating a living room can be a challenging time in a family's life. It can also be a lot of fun. Choosing styles, colors and accessories are great ways to discover who likes what and why. And while different chair and sofa styles may beckon to different family members, one accessory seems to help hold it all together: an antique Persian rug.
Before you run out to the nearest antique rug dealer, some of the basics of decorating and redecorating need to be completed. Pick the paint colors for the walls, trim and ceiling. Take the possibility of resale into consideration and avoid bright purple or lime green walls and furniture. Staying with neutral colors throughout allows the family the opportunity to accessorize with bright colors and patterns.
Decorators and remodelers are more than happy to work with family members, but certain procedures are recommended for completing the redecorating in a timely and professional manner. One of those first steps is to paint the ceilings, walls and trim. It may be that previously applied wallpaper needs to come down. And paint primer may be necessary, so don't expect this work to be completed in a day or even week. You probably don't have Ty Pennington's crew working for you.
If there is work to be done on floors … wood or carpet … that should be done next. Are you replacing the carpet or sanding the floors and putting a new finish down? Either takes some time and effort, but the finished product is well-worth it.
Is there an overhead light, a ceiling fan? Are those being replaced? Is there a fireplace? Has it been cleaned or does it need cleaning? Hope you took care of that before you put in that new beige carpet.
Window treatments are in position, framing the family's view to the outside while providing privacy.
Now, hold it before you move that furniture in. Let's find that antique rug to spice up the room.
The brilliant colors and classic patterns on these vintage rugs, often purchased from an antique rug dealer, highlight the staying power of these woven wool wonders. Red is often the primary color, but there are others templates that are featured in the rugs. And patterns abound. Choose your favorite, measure to be certain it is neither too large nor too small for the living room. Put it down and move the furniture in. You're done!
Before you run out to the nearest antique rug dealer, some of the basics of decorating and redecorating need to be completed. Pick the paint colors for the walls, trim and ceiling. Take the possibility of resale into consideration and avoid bright purple or lime green walls and furniture. Staying with neutral colors throughout allows the family the opportunity to accessorize with bright colors and patterns.
Decorators and remodelers are more than happy to work with family members, but certain procedures are recommended for completing the redecorating in a timely and professional manner. One of those first steps is to paint the ceilings, walls and trim. It may be that previously applied wallpaper needs to come down. And paint primer may be necessary, so don't expect this work to be completed in a day or even week. You probably don't have Ty Pennington's crew working for you.
If there is work to be done on floors … wood or carpet … that should be done next. Are you replacing the carpet or sanding the floors and putting a new finish down? Either takes some time and effort, but the finished product is well-worth it.
Is there an overhead light, a ceiling fan? Are those being replaced? Is there a fireplace? Has it been cleaned or does it need cleaning? Hope you took care of that before you put in that new beige carpet.
Window treatments are in position, framing the family's view to the outside while providing privacy.
Now, hold it before you move that furniture in. Let's find that antique rug to spice up the room.
The brilliant colors and classic patterns on these vintage rugs, often purchased from an antique rug dealer, highlight the staying power of these woven wool wonders. Red is often the primary color, but there are others templates that are featured in the rugs. And patterns abound. Choose your favorite, measure to be certain it is neither too large nor too small for the living room. Put it down and move the furniture in. You're done!
Baseball Play-offs Extra Money
Like most professional sports, the teams that make the play-offs in Major League Baseball receive “playoff” money. The deeper into the playoffs a team goes, the larger each player’s share. In 2009, it was estimated that the New York Yankees received almost $400,000 each.
At some point late in the regular season, the players on the team held a players only team meeting where they voted shares. The players who have been on the roster all season get a full share of course but the players will also vote full or partial shares to players who may have been traded during the season or who may have joined the team in a trade. Coaches, clubhouse personnel and even front office people may also be voted shares of varying sizes. As an example of how the players will do things, the Los Angeles Angels, who lost to the Yankees in the American League Championship series in 2009, voted a full playoff share to the estate of pitcher Nick Adenhart, a player who had been killed in a car accident in April of 2009.
While established stars with large, multi-year contracts probably appreciate their play off shares as an opportunity to maybe purchase a nice antique Persian rug for their house or apartment, shares the size of those the Yankees received in 2009 are nearly the same amount as rookies or more marginal players made for the entire season.
Most all the professional sports have similar ways of voting on playoff money. Most of the higher paid players are quite able to use their regular season salaries to buy that antique Persian rug, but they do still appreciate getting that playoff income supplement, no matter how much they may make during the regular season. In earlier times in professional sports, the playoff shares may well have been the difference between whether the players had to pick up an off season job of some sort. It is only in the more recent years, with the explosion of salaries due to television rights income, that players have not had to work off season jobs in order to survive.
So whether the player uses the shares money to buy antique Persian rugs, buy a home for his parents, purchase the latest electronic toys and games or just go into the bank to save for life after the sports career is completed, it is part of the player’s own validation that they have been played for and won a championship.
And no antique Persian rug is needed for that.
At some point late in the regular season, the players on the team held a players only team meeting where they voted shares. The players who have been on the roster all season get a full share of course but the players will also vote full or partial shares to players who may have been traded during the season or who may have joined the team in a trade. Coaches, clubhouse personnel and even front office people may also be voted shares of varying sizes. As an example of how the players will do things, the Los Angeles Angels, who lost to the Yankees in the American League Championship series in 2009, voted a full playoff share to the estate of pitcher Nick Adenhart, a player who had been killed in a car accident in April of 2009.
While established stars with large, multi-year contracts probably appreciate their play off shares as an opportunity to maybe purchase a nice antique Persian rug for their house or apartment, shares the size of those the Yankees received in 2009 are nearly the same amount as rookies or more marginal players made for the entire season.
Most all the professional sports have similar ways of voting on playoff money. Most of the higher paid players are quite able to use their regular season salaries to buy that antique Persian rug, but they do still appreciate getting that playoff income supplement, no matter how much they may make during the regular season. In earlier times in professional sports, the playoff shares may well have been the difference between whether the players had to pick up an off season job of some sort. It is only in the more recent years, with the explosion of salaries due to television rights income, that players have not had to work off season jobs in order to survive.
So whether the player uses the shares money to buy antique Persian rugs, buy a home for his parents, purchase the latest electronic toys and games or just go into the bank to save for life after the sports career is completed, it is part of the player’s own validation that they have been played for and won a championship.
And no antique Persian rug is needed for that.
Furnishing the Man Cave
Many people, men and women, like to have rooms set up in their homes, as some combination of family room/game room/den/man cave. This room might be carved out of space in the home on the ground floor. It might be gradually built up over time in the garage. It can be a furnished basement or it might be one of the extra bedrooms upstairs.
Depending on where the man cave winds up, one of the first things that may be needed is some form of carpeting or flooring. Now it is probably a good idea to not choose an antique Persian rug as the carpeting for a man cave as antique Persian rugs do not lend themselves to the inevitable spills of beer or bowls of chips or popcorn that get turned over when an exciting play has been made during the game of the day.
No, the type of carpeting for a man cave needs to be easily cleaned and something that can withstand the potential spills and stains of life as these are pretty inevitable. In a man cave, people are jumping around while they cheer for their team(s), reaching into a bowl of snacks to grab a handful and spilling some on the floor then stepping on them and while they are on party behavior, that is not quite the same as the formal behavior that would be needed to protect the antique Persian rug.
The man cave needs some comfortable chairs or couches for people to sink back into during lulls in the games or halftime. Maybe a coffee table to place the Xbox coordinators and game consoles for the video game playing on those nights when the sports selections are limited. And of course, the biggest item needed is the large screen, high definition television with the TiVo so that the man cave owner and friends can show the replay of the great touchdown run or over the shoulder catch in the outfield or the 360 dunk in traffic over and over and over again. If the man cave is in the garage or basement, there might be a small refrigerator or pool table as well, the refrigerator to cut down on the trips to the kitchen and the pool table as another game to pass the time during lulls in the sports seasons.
So however large the space for the man cave, it can be furnished in a fairly standard fashion. And the antique Persian rug should probably be used on the floor of the formal living room that doesn’t get used that often because it is the formal living room.
Depending on where the man cave winds up, one of the first things that may be needed is some form of carpeting or flooring. Now it is probably a good idea to not choose an antique Persian rug as the carpeting for a man cave as antique Persian rugs do not lend themselves to the inevitable spills of beer or bowls of chips or popcorn that get turned over when an exciting play has been made during the game of the day.
No, the type of carpeting for a man cave needs to be easily cleaned and something that can withstand the potential spills and stains of life as these are pretty inevitable. In a man cave, people are jumping around while they cheer for their team(s), reaching into a bowl of snacks to grab a handful and spilling some on the floor then stepping on them and while they are on party behavior, that is not quite the same as the formal behavior that would be needed to protect the antique Persian rug.
The man cave needs some comfortable chairs or couches for people to sink back into during lulls in the games or halftime. Maybe a coffee table to place the Xbox coordinators and game consoles for the video game playing on those nights when the sports selections are limited. And of course, the biggest item needed is the large screen, high definition television with the TiVo so that the man cave owner and friends can show the replay of the great touchdown run or over the shoulder catch in the outfield or the 360 dunk in traffic over and over and over again. If the man cave is in the garage or basement, there might be a small refrigerator or pool table as well, the refrigerator to cut down on the trips to the kitchen and the pool table as another game to pass the time during lulls in the sports seasons.
So however large the space for the man cave, it can be furnished in a fairly standard fashion. And the antique Persian rug should probably be used on the floor of the formal living room that doesn’t get used that often because it is the formal living room.
Super Harvest Moon
The first day of Fall 2010 was also the full moon. The first full moon in the fall is known as the “Harvest Moon” and when the full moon falls on the first day of Fall, it is known as a “Super Harvest Moon.”
Like most all of nature’s wonders, the full moon, especially full moons associated with specific seasons, can be sights of both wonder and beauty. It is a different type of beauty but beauty nevertheless. Similar to the difference in beauty between the beauty of an antique Persian rug and the beauty of finely crafted furniture or the beauty of a painting by DaVinci versus the beauty of something painted by Renoir.
Just as the beauty of the vintage rug can show the colors and artistry of the weaver, so the beauty of the fall moon can show the contours of the land with the moon shadows both hiding and revealing aspects of the world quite different from that shown by the brightness of the sun.
The Harvest Moon was celebrated as a time that allowed older cultures to do the work necessary to complete the harvest of the grain or produce prior to the start of the colder weather. The colder weather with the shorter days and longer nights may well have been the time when the antique Persian rugs were woven as the weaver and others in the family needed something to occupy their time when the weather may not have been the best. After the harvest moon, the days were getting shorter and the nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere and it signaled that the cold winds were on their way.
Nowadays, the Harvest Moon is primarily a signal that schools are in full operation, the football season is going strong and the baseball season is winding down with “magic numbers” being counted down. The Harvest Moon has been the subject of Broadway show tunes and rock and roll records.
One thing that most everyone can admit is that the Harvest Moon has been a signal for centuries. People may not know exactly what has been signaled, maybe a signal from the land or a signal from the universe, but it is a signal. The Earth turns and after the Harvest Moon, people in the United States know that Halloween then Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season are right around the corner.
So people enjoy the beauty of the harvest moon as they wait for the winter storms to come along some of them rest their feet on the antique Persian rug in front of the fireplace, with beauty all around.
Like most all of nature’s wonders, the full moon, especially full moons associated with specific seasons, can be sights of both wonder and beauty. It is a different type of beauty but beauty nevertheless. Similar to the difference in beauty between the beauty of an antique Persian rug and the beauty of finely crafted furniture or the beauty of a painting by DaVinci versus the beauty of something painted by Renoir.
Just as the beauty of the vintage rug can show the colors and artistry of the weaver, so the beauty of the fall moon can show the contours of the land with the moon shadows both hiding and revealing aspects of the world quite different from that shown by the brightness of the sun.
The Harvest Moon was celebrated as a time that allowed older cultures to do the work necessary to complete the harvest of the grain or produce prior to the start of the colder weather. The colder weather with the shorter days and longer nights may well have been the time when the antique Persian rugs were woven as the weaver and others in the family needed something to occupy their time when the weather may not have been the best. After the harvest moon, the days were getting shorter and the nights longer in the Northern Hemisphere and it signaled that the cold winds were on their way.
Nowadays, the Harvest Moon is primarily a signal that schools are in full operation, the football season is going strong and the baseball season is winding down with “magic numbers” being counted down. The Harvest Moon has been the subject of Broadway show tunes and rock and roll records.
One thing that most everyone can admit is that the Harvest Moon has been a signal for centuries. People may not know exactly what has been signaled, maybe a signal from the land or a signal from the universe, but it is a signal. The Earth turns and after the Harvest Moon, people in the United States know that Halloween then Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season are right around the corner.
So people enjoy the beauty of the harvest moon as they wait for the winter storms to come along some of them rest their feet on the antique Persian rug in front of the fireplace, with beauty all around.
The Annual NY International Carpet Show
Every year, carpet manufacturers, dealers, historians, and enthusiasts gather in New York City to talk about the carpet industry. This is a coming together of the industry’s great minds and offers a wonderful opportunity to meet designers and view what’s new for the coming season. While antique rugs will always be popular, there is a large market for new designer rugs. The annual NY International Rug Show is the place to learn not only about new designs, but also new technologies and methods. Some of the most interesting of which are the technologies and methods used to recreate antique rug designs into brand new rugs.
The overwhelming attitude at this year’s show is positive. From designers, to manufacturers, to dealers, those involved in the rug industry all say that they are showing positive signs that the economy is growing again. Sales are climbing, as new home owners are buying new rugs to decorate their new rooms. Many homeowners are purchasing new rugs (or antique rugs, but the rugs are new to them) as a way to spruce up homes they have decided to stay in for a long time to come. Economically speaking, it is always a good sign when people are investing in durable home goods like designer rugs.
Saturated colors are the trend this year. Rich golds and reds are seen in many rug designs. Many designers are bringing out new lines that are distinctly influenced by antique rug designs. It goes to show, the classics never go out of style.
Even this year’s more modern designs are full of saturated color work. Deep distinguished purples are popular in modern rug designs this year. Pastels seem to have temporarily lost a bit in popularity. Florals are still around, though many of the florals, even in modernistic designs, are influenced by the florals found in antique Asian rug designs.
But the NY International Carpet Show is not all work and no play. It is a chance for carpet industry professionals to also visit with friends and acquaintances. This year’s NY International Carpet Show started off with a bang for some visitors of a fun trip to the new Meadowlands Stadium to see the Ravens v. Jets game. Tours were also taken of many of the carpet showrooms in New York City. Getting to see and discuss the different interests in new and antique rugs informs rug industry professionals. This information is how these professionals are better able to help customers find the perfect rug for every room.
The overwhelming attitude at this year’s show is positive. From designers, to manufacturers, to dealers, those involved in the rug industry all say that they are showing positive signs that the economy is growing again. Sales are climbing, as new home owners are buying new rugs to decorate their new rooms. Many homeowners are purchasing new rugs (or antique rugs, but the rugs are new to them) as a way to spruce up homes they have decided to stay in for a long time to come. Economically speaking, it is always a good sign when people are investing in durable home goods like designer rugs.
Saturated colors are the trend this year. Rich golds and reds are seen in many rug designs. Many designers are bringing out new lines that are distinctly influenced by antique rug designs. It goes to show, the classics never go out of style.
Even this year’s more modern designs are full of saturated color work. Deep distinguished purples are popular in modern rug designs this year. Pastels seem to have temporarily lost a bit in popularity. Florals are still around, though many of the florals, even in modernistic designs, are influenced by the florals found in antique Asian rug designs.
But the NY International Carpet Show is not all work and no play. It is a chance for carpet industry professionals to also visit with friends and acquaintances. This year’s NY International Carpet Show started off with a bang for some visitors of a fun trip to the new Meadowlands Stadium to see the Ravens v. Jets game. Tours were also taken of many of the carpet showrooms in New York City. Getting to see and discuss the different interests in new and antique rugs informs rug industry professionals. This information is how these professionals are better able to help customers find the perfect rug for every room.
