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    Best of 2016 | Rugs

    Posted by Janie Viehman on December 17, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

     16 Favorite Rugs from 2016

    As 2016 comes to an end, we are reflecting on some of our favorite rug designs from the year.

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    The Journey of a Rug

    Posted by Janie Viehman on November 16, 2016 in Breaking Bread

    We are excited to share some images that our friend and colleague Teddy Sumner of Michaelian and Kohlberg has sent to us from his latest travels to India. What a pleasure it has been to view ‘behind the scenes’ photos of the daily happenings at Teddy’s weaving facility. Moments that caught his attention…caught ours as well.

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    Casablanca Collection Features Tibetan Rugs by New Moon

    Posted by Janie Viehman on November 2, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    Cool Tones in Contemporary Rug Designs

    With cool tones leading the way in this seasons color trends, we are excited to introduce you to The Casablanca Collection, by New Moon Rugs. Inspired by the many inlaid designs seen in Moorish architecture, these rugs feature overlapping and repetitive shapes and patterns.

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    Seriously! This is a Rug. Photorealism Where Life is Woven.

    Posted by Janie Viehman on October 26, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    Realistic Rug Designs by Samad Rugs

    The inspiration for these dynamic area rug designs came from a vivid photograph of wild horses. The challenge was figuring out how to convert such a captivating image into a full-fledged rug, without compromising the authenticity of the captured moment.

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    Robin Gray Design's Creates New Tibetan Rug Lines

    Posted by Janie Viehman on October 17, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    2016 and 2017 Rug Collections

    Designer Robin Gray is no stranger to bringing a fresh approach to creating works of art for the floor and her 2016 and 2017 Collections showcase her artistic eye and architectural style. Gray says “the 2016 Collection is mostly about surface design and the 2017 Collection is all based on colored pencil drawings” she’s created.

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    Ten Fresh & Colorful Rug Designs

    Posted by Janie Viehman on September 22, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    By Samad Rugs

    Brothers David and Malcolm have run Samad Rugs, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for nearly 30 years! With extensive experience, they are always up to date on the latest trends and styles. Here are ten fresh and colorful rug designs which can add great pops of sage, pink, gold, cream and lilac.

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    Mountain Transitional Ambiance in Vail Village, Colorado

    Posted by Janie Viehman on September 1, 2016 in Featured Projects

    Interior Design By Elizabeth Basso

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    Interior Design by Tolleson Architects in Evergreen, Colorado

    Posted by Janie Viehman on July 27, 2016 in Featured Projects

    Cheryl Tolleson: Mountain Modern Interior Design and Architecture

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    Chris Stevens of Design Project Inc

    Posted by Janie Viehman on April 14, 2016 in Featured Projects

    Creating Uncommon Common Areas in Vail Village 

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    Wool & Silk Triumphs at Domotex

    Posted by Janie Viehman on January 25, 2016 in Featured Rug Collections

    The Scarab is proud to announce that Wool and Silk, one of our top vendors, has received the International Carpet Design Award. This is the fifth year in a row that Wool and Silk has been awarded this prestigious honor presented at the DOMOTEX Flooring Show in Hannover, Germany.

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