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THE ULTIMATE IN UPCYCLING

After a mild but visually drab season of hibernation, it’s time to embrace all the colour and life this new season has to offer. As we watch this joy-filled palette come to life in our gardens, why not bring that joi de vivre inside as well?

New offerings from stylemakers like ELTE Carpets + Home show us that bold colour is de rigeur this season. For the adventurous of spirit, their new Silk Orchid Rug Collection will definitely get your heart pounding with the most jaw-dropping colours and patterns I’ve seen in a long time.

Photos Courtesy of ELTE

The rugs – made by artisans in India – are fashioned from recycled silk sari dresses (the ultimate in upcycling). The saris are unraveled by hand and then woven into new and inspired patterns that are as unique as they are breathtaking. The saturation of colour is like nothing you’ve ever seen, and the 100% silk rugs are also so incredibly soft that you may decide to skip the sofa in favour of a snuggle on the floor. Truly art for the “Fifth Wall” of any room.

Off to snuggle with my own sweet family.

xo
s.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!

With Spring fully upon us, I find myself throwing open the windows, inhaling the fresh scent of new life and the fragrant blooms that have been sweetly sleeping all winter long. My lilacs were the first to show off, waving their delicate “hello” at me each time I stepped out my door. Now it’s the peonies’ turn, reminding me that Spring is just about to kiss Summer’s lips and yet another transition will take place before our very senses. Eyes, ears, noses, palettes and hands (not to mention hearts): brace yourselves! A veritable feast of beauty is headed your way.