please click back over here and tell us your take on natural rugs..particularly if you have dogs or small children and your experience with caring for them, cleaning up messes and softness..i think that is really an issue for people with small children that have kids playing on the floor a lot!

I will say that i often recommend the flat braided jute rug from PB..i like the look and softness but it is THICK which can make furniture sit uneven.

but its a accessible and soft like i said and comes in large sizes!

I will also say i have heard the natural rugs from Ballard ravel really bad..is that true or is it a certain rug they sell?  I also know that overstock sells some for great prices…as does IKEA..anyone have experience with the ikea or overstock rugs????

The rug below i recently boough for my boys..from PB…its the Chunky Wood and natural jute blend and very soft and warm but thick!

It looks very natural but is really more wool…like i said, i am happy with it but its light!  hasnt been an issue YET!

OK your turn…what is your experience with natural rugs in your home..faves??? and thanks Lauren!

Like many of you, I have been a fan of Amy Butler and her fabrics for years.  In fact, she has been at the top of my blogroll over there since the beginning I think.  So it has been fun watching her business evolve..first the quilt fabrics, then upholstery fabrics, patterns and books, then the book, the popularity on etsy (bags and children’s clothes using her fabrics), then she did a scrapbook line and bags/baskets at Michaels, bedding and more…

{precious baby girl in Amy Butler pjs–her pattern and fabric!}

…and now…RUGS..and they are so pretty. Check them all out here. 

I like Layla Grace because of the free shipping.  And I love the bold patterns..rugs can be so difficult and I think these are going to be great to work with…what do YOU think?

oh and if you aren’t in the market for a rug….how about this bag????? I love it. And the bags are on sale 20% off until Jan 30th at Layla Grace.

{images from Layla Grace and Amy Butler}