There was a collective gasp from everyone I know when it was announced that Madeline Weinrib would be closing her showrooms in New York and San Francisco this June. After 2o years of running a booming business, it just become too difficult to compete with competitors copying her iconic ikat pillows and cotton rugs. “Over […]

People have strong opinions about vintage rugs in kitchens. Some think it’s a dumb idea because of crumbs and spills but the rest of us think they look very chic and practicality be dammed. Amber Interiors used one in her Ojai project above. I just bought a vintage Oushak runner for my own kitchen but […]

Even if you don’t know her name, you definitely know the colorful ikat pillows and cotton rugs from artist and textile designer Madeline Weinrib. The Madeline Weinrib Sample Sale in store and online will feature Madeline’s hand knotted Tibetan wool carpets, cotton rugs, vintage Moroccan carpets, pillows, antique textiles tabletop, fashionable accessories and vintage finds […]

On Monday, I had the pleasure of visiting Madeline Weinrib‘s chic showroom to see her new cotton carpets, outdoor fabrics, and bags. The new floral cotton weave Camilla carpets are a breath of fresh air this spring and a great departure from ubiquitous stripes. The flowers while inspired by Botticelli are a little bit fanciful and […]

Elegance Outdoors is a new line of couture, all-weather carpets created by Marshall Watson and Doris Leslie Blau. Together, they created a custom collection of carpets by experimenting in luxurious textures, soft piles and an exciting palette. The carpets are fully customizable from size, to color, to weave, to scale of pattern. Made from acrylic […]

Madeline Weinrib has a cult following in the design world for good reason. Her ikat pillows and striped rugs add chicness to any decor and this week you can save 40-70% off during her sample sale. New carpets, vintage Moroccan carpets, pillows, vintage finds, furniture, fabric by the yard, fashions, and accessories will all be […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is not just a great time to buy fashions but also everything you could possibly need for your home.  Bedding, towels, bath accessories, home decor, rugs, tabletop and kitchen…you name it, they have it. It’s also the perfect time to get everything you need for your kids heading off to college […]

If you are in the Hamptons this weekend, you might want to make plans to stop by the Hamptons Contemporary Home Design and Decor Show. It runs from June 3-5, 2016 at the Southampton Elks Fairgrounds and features over 160 brands including Doris Leslie Blau. While you might know them best for their antique carpets, […]

There is a definite chill in the air now so it’s time to start thinking about decorating your home for the cold winter months.  One way to warm up your home is to cover your bare floors with beautiful soft rugs. And lucky for you, Doris Leslie Blau is offering 50% off hundreds of styles […]

I can’t believe that in all the years of ordering her rugs and attending events in New York that I had never met designer Madeline Weinrib in person. It was a huge treat to visit with her in her studio and showroom recently, especially since we share a love of travel and flea markets. Although, due […]

The award for the most literal pairing of fashion and design came from Bryan Bradley the designer of Tuleh who showed his Fall 2009 collection in the Roubini Casa showroom at the New York Design Center where he is also debuting a new line of rugs. Tuleh is known for beautiful prints and feminine silhouettes […]