When I first heard the name Rugs USA…all that came to mind was, well…..rugs. Nothing special or cheery. Certainly nothing to tickle my eco-fancy. However, after perusing their site and realizing how amazing a small piece of floor covering can actually be….I was over the moon to get the opportunity to review for them. Rugs USA sent us the most amazingly gorgeous Flokati rug I have ever seen. In case you are unsure exactly what a Flokati rug is; it is a wool rug whose use dates back to 5th century Greece, where they were created by shepherds. If you are interested in learning more about the fascinating process used to make one of these rugs–please go here to read more about why they are so treasured.
The particular Flokati which I recieved is deliciously plump and furry, without at all feeling scratchy or synthetic. It is a marvelous marvelous addition to our nursery, and I can’t think of anything more perfect for a baby to play on. We installed ours in Pixie’s room over her hardwood floor and it has become her favorite place to play (and nap:). Most nights we find her having left her bed, and curled up in the middle of the floor with her lovey blanket.
It really is that soft.
Rugs USA is the perfect place to find any type of floor covering that you are looking for, and is working hard to become an even more eco-conscious supplier to its customers:
“Some new practices that we have set in motion include our insistence that our shipments being delivered from India be packaged in burlap rather than plastic. Shipments from India actually used to be delivered in burlap until about15 years ago when manufacturers started to use plastic wrapping instead. We are trying to reverse this practice. Additionally, we are trying to move away from tufted rugs which have a latex backing. Although hand-knotted rugs are more environmentally friendly, as they are completely made of wool, they are also more expensive. In order to keep prices down and produce a more eco-friendly product, we are moving more towards the production of hand-loomed rugs which are looped by hand and do not require the use of latex in their production.”
You have to love that.
Rugs USA always offers free shipping within the continental United States, and please do sign up for their email newsletter for frequent specials of up to 70% off. Which must be followed by a resounding, “yay!”.
AND for those of you who just realized that a Flokati rug is exactly what is missing to give your decor some “oomph”,
and your feet some lovely softness—-with the code FLK15, you may receive 15% off the Flokati rug of your choice.
They truly are divine.
Pixie says so.
"May the love of
our Lord be with
you. Now and always
may you stay blameless
'till He comes."
Oh lovely! We have hardwood floors and are always keeping our eyes open for good rugs! I love the pictures of your little Pixie sleeping on the rug. That is just SO sweet.
Nice.. I have been into collecting rugs for my house