The first time I saw a Dash and Albert rug, it was love at first sight. There is just something special about the weaving and patterns and colors thoughtfully chosen.
The living areas of our home are completely rug-less. There are multiple reasons behind why this is so.
Let's count them, shall we?:
#2- mom's feet
#3-child's feet#4-child's feet
#5-child's feet
#6-child's feet
#7- child's feet#8- child's feet
#9-pet paws
#10-pet paws
#11- pet paws
#12- pet paws
#13- pet paws
#14- pet paws
and last but not least:
#15-country living
I actually really, really love rugs. Aesthetically, they ooze coziness like nothing else. I also love the idea of stretching out on the floor... something I haven't done in a long, long time. I'm reminded daily of the noise reduction that naturally occurs by having rugs underfoot. We could use some noise reduction around here, believe me. I've tried several different rug solutions throughout the years to help accommodate "the 15 reasons we are currently rug-less". But *sigh*. To no avail.
Until now.
Enter: Dash and Albert.
They have the most amazing line of indoor/outdoor rugs. Have you seen them? They are drool worthy. Quite literally.
I decided to review one of Dash and Albert's regular cotton woven rugs and one of their indoor/outdoor rugs. I have a feeling I already know which one will hold up to the traffic around here, but I thought it would be fun to compare anyway. I'm keeping the patterns I've chosen a surprise until my review post. But let's just say I didn't choose the white and blue one below:
However, it took every fiber of my being not to.
I had to remind myself of the "15 reasons...". Think practical Rie. Practical. White on the furniture is one thing. White on the floor rug is an entirely different thing. Thankfully, CSN had so many other lovelies to choose from.
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I'm so excited! I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteoh I love my Dash and Alberts!! they are fabulous... and I wash them in the machine here even though it says not to ;o
ReplyDeleteThey are still looking great...we are installing one of their runners on our stairs sometime soon!!
I'm in the market for a rug for my porch...I think I NEED that blue/white stripe one. LOVE these.
ReplyDeleteI love their rugs to although I don't have one yet. Everytime I look at rugs when I'm thinking of buying one, I keep going back to D&A and just stare at them. Can't wait to see which one you like.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a good outdoor rug for my deck so these may have to be the one to try! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking yesterday how desperately we need rugs around here. We have all wood floors except our den, but no rugs. Well one little rug, but I don't think it really counts. I'll definitely check out CSN. (I have almost as many reasons as you do, minus a few paws.)
ReplyDeleteI am heading to CSN...LOVE D&A rugs. Pretty and practical, just like I like 'em!
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HI Rie!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM!!!!!
CSN sent me an e mial today and I was thinking of doing this as a giveaway.
By the way, we have the smae problems with rugs around here but recently, I purchased the indoor/outdoor rug in the pale blue stripe and it has solved all of my problems!! It cleans up beautifully!!!
SAME. I meant same.:)))
ReplyDeleteHi Rie, I love D & A and sell them at my shop. How nice for you to be able to review them.
ReplyDeleteI have passed on an award to you here www.razmatazblog.blogspot.com . I find you and your family interesting and thought your readers would like to know 7 things about you. Knowing you have all those little feet (pets and children) I understand if time does not allow......
Gorgeous! We too have many feet, hardwood floors throughout, and few rugs. I understand. I just had the wool cleaner out this morn. blotting out stains. Maybe these rugs are the solution!
ReplyDeleteGlad I stopped by:)
I actually have the white and blue one above that you were thinking about. It's the runner in my kitchen. I do wish though that I would of purchased the rug in the indoor/outdoor and not the cotton. After a husband, toddler and two dogs, I wash this weekly with oxyclean. It comes clean, but not the easiest rug in the world, but I do love the look! You'll love them, all of their rugs are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of them but they look awesome. Perfect for the blue and white bedroom I'm working on. I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome! I will have to check it out! I've got a CSN gift card to spend!
ReplyDeleteLove the earthy, homey look of these rugs! Never heard of them . . . thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the introduction to these fine rugs!
ReplyDeleteHave a Beautiful day
Vicki
i did not know anythng about the d & a rugs, but you can bet I will check them out now! I chuckled over your reasons why you don't have rugs - very funny.
ReplyDeleteJoAnna
I just wanted to thank you for turning me on to these. Not only do their rugs work really well with the style of my house, their prices are really reasonable and their shipping costs seem even more so. I just ordered a few throw rugs to sample and if I like them, I'll probably end up getting a few room-sized rugs.
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