3/31/2011

ARZU Rug in Action

The ARZU rug that I purchased through a sale at The Foundary was delivered a few days ago. As I've previously wrote about, ARZU is a “for-benefit” corporation that works to promote the success of Afghan women weavers. The delivery date of my rug was ironic because the George W. Bush Institute is hosting a conference in Dallas on advancing human rights and economic opportunity for Afghan women this week.

Anyhow, I'm happy to support ARZU and I just love the rug! Full of rich oranges and blues, the colors are really gorgeous. Here it is in our entry...











Beautiful rug, don't you think? Now I need to get the rest of the room in order. As I've mused before, an oversized full-length mirror would be an ideal addition (it would replace the gold mirror shown above). I'm also toying with the idea of painting the candlestick lamps a super dark peacock blue to add more contrast. Finally, the space needs artwork. I'll probably go with some abstract pieces since the area is looking much more traditional with the new rug.

13 comments:

  1. it's perfect! so bright and welcoming!

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  2. Wow, that rug is unbelievably gorgeous! Googling "arzu rugs" now...

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  3. That is a really beautiful rug. Did you ever decide on that bench, settee thing-y for your living room?

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  4. Really, really love this rug. It looks amazing. :)

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  5. i die for the colors - perfection! love your sideboard, too... is that a marble top? so pretty!

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  6. Hi Kyle- I love this rug- however I like the previous also( from Frontgate) so if You would like to sell it please email me:
    mada24@o2.pl
    Thanks

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  7. Stunning rug for your entry!!

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  8. It is gorgeous! Those colours are beautiful!!

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  9. IN LOVE with your rug and entry!!! happy weekend
    xoxo
    E

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  10. The colors are beautiful and it looks great in your space! Great find. Really enjoying your blog! xo

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  11. This was a great post. I have a couple of oriental rugs and I'm really loving some of the graphic rugs that are so popular. Trying to find a perfect balance. This helps, thanks! Love your style :)

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  12. Love the rug, but I also love the blue/grey paint color! Can you tell me what it is?

    Thanks Dana.

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