tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post2757018475225013478..comments2024-03-25T14:21:41.058-04:00Comments on In the Fields : Natural Fiber Rugs Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-44550061969180310822014-02-22T13:04:43.819-05:002014-02-22T13:04:43.819-05:00Buy Simple Green from the automotive dept at Walma...Buy Simple Green from the automotive dept at Walmart. It's magic and will get ANY stain out of anything! We've used it on our carpet when our 2 year old took her older sisters lip stick and mascara and made a Picasso themed room. Just spray Simple Green on the rug and rub with a rag. You can also spray a stain and wash in your washer. Sarah Daugherty Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512981995903296971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-80289712638307173052014-01-13T10:41:05.003-05:002014-01-13T10:41:05.003-05:00Seagrass is AMAZING! I've spilled red wine so ...Seagrass is AMAZING! I've spilled red wine so many times on ours and you can't even tell! High Cotton Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330356026653181070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-14068870714920586002013-12-22T13:38:13.982-05:002013-12-22T13:38:13.982-05:00I have found the same problem with sisal rugs stai...I have found the same problem with sisal rugs staining from water. Here is a helpful hint, although a bit high maintenance, use a hairdryer to dry the spots when wet and they won't stain! I love your blog and your style. Thank you for sharing with us. And I love your twin news, as I had fraternal boys in February :) Your ability to have such healthy, big babies was an inspiration and very encouraging while awaiting their arrival.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478478233130560916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-86418333825967278782013-12-15T23:47:49.765-05:002013-12-15T23:47:49.765-05:00After seeing your great great grandmother's co...After seeing your great great grandmother's couch reupholstered, I wonder why anyone would ever buy a new couch if they could have something this beautiful and well-made. This turned out gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-14915335424183265832013-11-30T20:00:44.386-05:002013-11-30T20:00:44.386-05:00What a difference from even a few weeks ago in the...What a difference from even a few weeks ago in the dining room. Things are coming along! The information about the divots and scent of the rugs is helpful. Very much looking forward to seeing how the room comes together.<br /><br />Take care, EmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-18491201898243362022013-11-28T14:41:05.647-05:002013-11-28T14:41:05.647-05:00Happy Thanksgiving from us over the border!
Love t...Happy Thanksgiving from us over the border!<br />Love the mirror you got at Restore! We love frequent that Restore here!<br />I am glad for all the information on rugs. Thank you!<br />Vintage Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754493456134583551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-54563895542429215872013-11-28T07:10:11.567-05:002013-11-28T07:10:11.567-05:00Steve, I forgot to mention the divots - one of my ...Steve, I forgot to mention the divots - one of my complaints as well! I'll look for the mountain grass, it sounds wonderful. <br /><br />Kathleen, Not sure about natural fibers and dogs. Our dog mostly snoozed on the wool orientals. <br /><br />Anna, The ceilings are normal height downstairs but lower upstairs. It doesn't bother me at 5'7" but my husband has to remember to duck here and there. I have to say that he's not happy about that. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Best, Catherine <br /><br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-46675106563948613092013-11-27T23:01:17.387-05:002013-11-27T23:01:17.387-05:00I started with jute rugs and found the same thing ...I started with jute rugs and found the same thing with staining. The one in my dining room also got big divots from the chairs wherever anyone sat in them and I got rid of it within months.<br /><br />I also agree with you about the durability of seagrass but i found it smells for a little while. I googled seagrass smell and I guess it helps to expose it to sunlight. It wasn't really an easy option after setting up a bed in the middle of it. Also not the softest under foot.<br /><br />Mountain grass from Natural Home Rugs is a warmer color than seagrass, more amber, doesn't have the smell and also has the same durability as seagrass. It's been my favorite and will continue to be until I can invest in nicer orientals.<br /><br />I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving in your new home!An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-41242311095123574172013-11-27T20:38:17.856-05:002013-11-27T20:38:17.856-05:00Your post is so timely and helpful as I am now sho...Your post is so timely and helpful as I am now shoping for a rug the ones you used in your Oregon home! Is the seagrass too rough for dogs? Or to walk barefoot? Love you style. Thank you for sharing. <br />Kathleen<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354394728138761223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-13593048804039460602013-11-27T18:14:04.410-05:002013-11-27T18:14:04.410-05:00I really have found that seagrass is very pet frie...I really have found that seagrass is very pet friendly. I resisted natural fibers for years and tried sisal, then I got a seagrass rug and it is indestructible. It sure isn't soft, but the cats love scratching it and it doesn't show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-62300404442554898022013-11-27T12:50:11.775-05:002013-11-27T12:50:11.775-05:00I love the look of the natural rugs, not the feel,...I love the look of the natural rugs, not the feel, nor the durability, so I went with a natural wool rug that is woven to look like jute. It's an expensive, but in the long run, not, option. It is really lovely has held up for over 10 years, grandkids and family. Lulunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-50218272675004012772013-11-27T09:34:01.002-05:002013-11-27T09:34:01.002-05:00Beautiful! What a difference you have made! We a...Beautiful! What a difference you have made! We are considering buying an old farmhouse that sits on some beautiful property but the ceilings are rather low. It looks as if your ceilings might be low as well? Would you mind sharing if that's been an issue for you at all? Thank you and Happiest Thanksgiving!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080127444489010185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-25291073158242732182013-11-27T08:41:49.278-05:002013-11-27T08:41:49.278-05:00I am all about the sisal rugs right now. I was sur...I am all about the sisal rugs right now. I was surprised at how much I've enjoyed them. I wasn't sure I would because they felt rather modern & a bit too beachy for our farmhouse but they actually just blend away into the background & I think (besides the clean up) is what I like about them the most. I wouldn't mind if they were softer though :) Thanks for this post!Tiffanyhttp://fivehundredmiles.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-67721475690817435402013-11-27T07:22:49.464-05:002013-11-27T07:22:49.464-05:00Very helpful information! Thanks for posting this...Very helpful information! Thanks for posting this. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are settling in nicely!!! donna :) Lady Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118924605331267248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-27648612492940064542013-11-26T23:59:07.459-05:002013-11-26T23:59:07.459-05:00I love the natural look and texture of jute and si...I love the natural look and texture of jute and sisal but have never bought them for fear they might get "fuzzy" with wear. Do they? Where can if find seagrass rugs?<br /><br />Nib's Endhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820552995581749771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-23441480502405887502013-11-26T23:45:01.504-05:002013-11-26T23:45:01.504-05:00Loved seeing the rooms again in your old home. It...Loved seeing the rooms again in your old home. It brought back sweet visual memories . . . Thank you for the tips on rug fibers/choices . . . <br />Happy Thanksgiving Day Catherine, for you and your family. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-34196585448546865372013-11-26T22:31:27.288-05:002013-11-26T22:31:27.288-05:00I can't wait to see it finished. Just love th...I can't wait to see it finished. Just love the color. We too have had wonderful luck with our seagrass rug...it ages beautifully!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-11695225083745176632013-11-26T19:44:48.358-05:002013-11-26T19:44:48.358-05:00I'm so happy to read of these comparisons on n...I'm so happy to read of these comparisons on natural fiber rugs. We have a sisal rug under our dining room table and it's been great, no stains, no complaints, other than wishing it was softer to the touch. I love the look of these natural fiber rugs but Mr. B. won't consider it for our bedroom due to the coarse texture.<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-48415266812453798142013-11-26T17:12:22.100-05:002013-11-26T17:12:22.100-05:00I am always inspired by your creativity and eye fo...I am always inspired by your creativity and eye for beauty! Would you please share where you got your dining room chair slipcovers? Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715147358704806553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-3950172738580274592013-11-26T16:58:36.532-05:002013-11-26T16:58:36.532-05:00Dining room slipcovers are Shabby Chic from Target...Dining room slipcovers are Shabby Chic from Target. Not sure if they still carry them but they were a great deal at $24.95. Best, Catherine Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-71698393202851568372013-11-26T16:45:20.187-05:002013-11-26T16:45:20.187-05:00Those moving boxes bring back memories (13 moves!)...Those moving boxes bring back memories (13 moves!) But I love the editing process and the thrill of nesting in an all new environment! You are going to have such fun making this darling house your own.<br />Best wishes,<br />Suzanne<br />PS Thank you for the rug info.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034310109364193870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-60458171330382843082013-11-26T16:25:55.330-05:002013-11-26T16:25:55.330-05:00Your new home is so beautiful! Would you share whe...Your new home is so beautiful! Would you share where you got your dining room chair slipcovers? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-76665138339114234002013-11-26T16:08:03.051-05:002013-11-26T16:08:03.051-05:00Miss you here on the west coast but so glad to hea...Miss you here on the west coast but so glad to hear you are all well and getting settled just in time for Old Man Winter.<br /><br />Holiday Blessings,<br />Karla in CA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-79330145868464395312013-11-26T14:53:56.447-05:002013-11-26T14:53:56.447-05:00Denise, Yes we used a thick wool pad for the livin...Denise, Yes we used a thick wool pad for the living room. It has worked really well! Best, Catherine Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-7328844142707167352013-11-26T11:26:13.925-05:002013-11-26T11:26:13.925-05:00Your progress looks wonderful and just in time for...Your progress looks wonderful and just in time for the holiday season. Thank you so much for this review of natural fiber rugs. I'm getting ready to select a natural rug for the living room in our 100 year old farmhouse. It will have to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Did you use the thick wool rug pad undernearth your living room rug in Oregon for extra warmth and cushioning? Happy Thanksgiving to you, Mike and your adorable little ones!Denisehttp://www.haveschoolwilltravel.comnoreply@blogger.com