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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Presenting...
The Paris Collection
An absolutely stunning collection of handcrafted jewelry all by the talented Jacque Kudner of Remagine Designs. Each piece within this collection has been carefully created by hand using found antiques from the Paris flea market.
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Kellye O’Kelly of Slifer Designs Creates in Colorado's Bachelor Gulch

Posted by Janie Viehman on November 19, 2015 in Featured Projects
Kellye O'Kelly Brightens Up Horizon Pass Unit
Located at the top of Bachelor Gulch in Colorado, Horizon Pass is an on-mountain, ski-in/ski-out lodge that allows homeowners to enjoy village-to-village skiing between Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek and Arrowhead. Interior designer Kellye O’Kelly, of Slifer Designs, recently completed work on the 3,500 square-foot, four bedroom, four and half bath home for clients who are from Miami, Florida. Described as contemporary, bright and colorful, the home...
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Alix Perrachon Considers Decorative Carpets Vital to Interior Design

Posted by Larry Stone on October 6, 2015 in Breaking Bread
The Decorative Carpet
Fine Handmade Rugs in Contemporary Interiors by Alix G. Perrachon
For over 30 years, Alix Perrachon, founder of Alix Unlimited, has been part of the decorative carpet industry.
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Creative Matters Meets Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Posted by Janie Viehman on September 28, 2015 in Featured Weaver
Creative Matters Rugs at The Canada House
It took 11 months, the entire Creative Matters Inc. team, two additional contract designers and a group of talented weavers, both in Canada and overseas, to create 29 different area rugs for Canada House in London. And according to Creative Matters president Carol Sebert, it was worth it.
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Frances Karsh of Slifer Designs Elevates Mountain Traditional Style

Posted by Janie Viehman on September 22, 2015 in Featured Projects
In the Ranch at Cordillera, there is a 6,600 square-foot home that contains five spacious bedrooms, five bathrooms, two powder rooms and five fireplaces. Featuring unobstructed panoramic views of the Gorge Range Mountains, the residence also boasts expansive family living areas, a large study, and outdoor patios and decks designed for relaxing and entertaining.
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Round Mountain Ranch Makeover by Susan Howard and Lisa Berry

Posted by Janie Viehman on September 9, 2015 in Featured Projects
Introducing Berber and Moroccan Rug Collections

Posted by Janie Viehman on August 6, 2015 in Featured Rug Collections
French Accents Presents Their Traditional and Modern Moroccan Rug Designs
Traditionally hand-knotted in North Africa, Moroccan rugs, also referred to as Berber rugs, date back to the Paleolithic era. Historically, the handspun cloth they created was named for the tribe, and they used natural fibers to create cloaks, rugs, and other fabrics.
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Meet Carol Sebert: Owner at Creative Matters

Posted by Janie Viehman on July 27, 2015 in Featured Weaver
After 27 years in the floor and wallcoverings industry, Creative Matters President and Owner Carol Sebert has gained unparalleled insight on the art and business and rug design. Over the years she has built a clientele that is both global and highly-regarded in the hospitality, corporate and residential sectors.
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