August 18, 2009 at 8:00 am by Luanne Bradley
Butler Rolls Out Red Carpet and Other Hot Summer Rugs
She’s pushing petals again, that Amy Butler, introducing fabulously feminine and bold wool carpets that are blooming in late August. These are great handcrafted picks for perking up an existing space. You got the sofa, you got the pillows, you got the hot date. Now you need a flirty-perty rug, right?
The new line of 19 patterns in the Amy Butler for Chandra collection borders on the exotic with a modern scale and lively depth of field. If the motifs look familiar, it’s because we’ve shown you her similar bedding designs …
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Can’t find that sleek, modern piece on Ebay or Craigslist? Are the sales at DWR still too steep? There are plenty of other great deals to be had for those searching for the right piece of modern furniture that fits into their spaces and budgets. 
Styx sang Come Sail Away with Me and we all wanted to jump on board and head for the open sea. Savvy designer 
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You know those cute little herb-filled dream pillows that are supposed to enhance your sleep and dream life? I’ve always been skeptical of those. Sure, they smell nice and they’re adorable, but the practical utilitarian in me always wondered “what’s the point?”
If it were a practical option, I would kiss my sofas goodbye and replace them with a den of plush cushions. In 
Who would have ever imagined the day when Clorox, makers of the ubiquitous chlorine bleach, would come out with a line of eco-friendly cleansers? 
