Out And About: Yayla Tribal Rugs

In search of floor coverings  for our California house, my husband and I dropped in at Yayla Tribal Rugs to go through piles of  colorfully patterned and intricately detailed carpets in hopes to find the ones destined to make the trip West with us.  A very patient and knowledgeable sales team (with some really strong arms), provides the potential buyers with lessons in history, craftsmanship and philanthropy.  Take a look at some of our favorites and stay posted for the rug reveal, when the two we picked take center stage.

Can anyone guess which two are coming to California with us?!

Below are photos taken by Cambridge photographer Kristen Emack.  It just so happened that she was snapping shots of rugs at Yayla the same week we were shopping for some.  Thank you, Kristen, for sharing your artful images with Cocoon Home.

Color Obsession: Brown = The New Black?

This spring's color palette is bright with oranges, yellows and pinks, but I'm gravitating to all shades of brown.  Perhaps 'the new black', it works well with every color in a softer sort of way.   The color itself symbolizes wholesomeness, stability and approachability.  Who couldn't use a little or a lot of that?!  Presently, I know I could...

 Take a look at some of my favorite "brown" finds:

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The Short List

I don't often wear shorts but this season's styles may just make me bite that bullet.  Take a look at my short list:  5 of my favorites and the rugs I would love to be stepping on while wearing them.

Nomad travel shorts:  Need Supply Co.  Tudor Rose Rug:  The Rug Company

Bowtied batik shorts: Anthropologie. Andalusia rug: West Elm

Shorts: Anthropologie  Rug: The Rug Company

Shorts: Anthropologie Rug: Dwell Studio

Shorts: Urban Outfitters  Rug:  The Rug Company

What's your favorite pairing?  Click on Cocoon's Facebook page to discover the pair I'll be wearing...

Carpet Cover

On a recent visit to ABC Carpet and Home I fell in love with their sent sophia collection.  It's all about vintage rugs from Anatolia repurposed as upholstery for everyday furniture.   I just adore the sun-drenched color and texture they provide to useful pieces such as ottomans, sofas and pillows.  I so need a carpet covered "something".  With that said [wished], take a look at the collection and a few other rug upholstered items.

Above image: Inspire Bohemia

Above image: The Rug Store

Above images: Andrew Martin

So what do you think?!  Are the kilim sofas too much for your space or just enough to liven it up?

Get Winter Cozy With Patricia Urquiola

I'm loving Patricia Urquiola's Mangas collection, a patchwork of knit rugs and puffs.  Just like an old favorite sweater, these pieces add texture, color and warmth to any space you want to feel cozy in.

How would you use a Mangas rug or puff?  Running the length of a hallway, in front of a fireplace or in a kids space?