Mohawk Home’s Holiday Home Blog Tour 2019
Welcome to the third annual Mohawk Home holiday home blog tour featuring six beautifully decorated holiday interiors all showcasing Mohawk Home area rugs. Each room couldn’t be more inspiring; from cozy and traditional to wildly glam and edgy, our roster of influencers went above and beyond to translate the spirit of the holiday season throughout …
Understanding Area Rug Fibers
I purchased my first area rug for my studio apartment in a pre-war building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side based on style alone. I gave no thought to anything other than the design when a chocolate brown with sky blue geometric pattern area rug in a West Elm catalogue (yup, before the days of online …
Fall Porch Décor Ideas
When it comes to favorite seasons, I’m a diehard autumn fan. From the pumpkin spice everything to the gorgeous colors of fall, the crunchy leaves beneath my feet and NOT being the one that has to rake them from my yard. Plus crisp, fresh air, Sunday afternoon football, pumpkin patch activities and apple picking, and …
Mudroom Makeover
Life in a three-bedroom apartment with my husband, three kids, and a rambunctious puppy means I get a lot of house envy. As in, I’m basically really jealous of your house right now. While I enjoy so many aspects of my #apartmentliving, with my little herb garden balcony my current pride and joy, there are …
Top 10 Staycation Ideas
We spent this past weekend – lists in hand – walking up and down the aisles at Target shopping for school supplies. With books to cover, pencil cases to fill, and after-school activities to finalize, we are actively getting ready to start a new school year. My kids are finishing up their horseback riding and …
How To: Dorm Room Size Area Rugs
Dorm rooms aren’t the most inviting; they focus on being functional rather than fashionable. But part of the excitement about going away to college is the ability to customize that small space to your liking. While many college students end up leaving behind larger size bedrooms to share a cramped living space with either friends …
Breakfast In Bed Ideas for Father’s Day
My health conscious husband eats the same thing for breakfast every morning: 1 cup of oatmeal with an oversized mug of coffee, a splash of milk plus 1 tsp. of brown sugar. He has been eating this same breakfast every day since we first met fourteen year’s ago, and mixes things up on alternating weekends …
Backyard Wedding Ideas
It’s officially summer wedding season! I got married on a hot, humid and cloudy August day on New York City’s Long Island, where I practically sweated through my wedding gown while taking outdoor shots for our wedding album. We then partied with our family and friends in the air-conditioned comfort of a bedecked rental hall, …
Vegan BBQ Recipes
Today’s youth are passionate about sustainable living and a green future, which is a trend we absolutely love! So it’s no surprise that many young Americans are adopting a plant-based diet, opting to lead a strictly vegan lifestyle. In fact, according to a recent Gallup poll, sales of plant-based food exceeded $8.1 billion in 2018. …
Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas
When I imagine planning the perfect Mother’s Day picnic, I think about soft, checkered blankets and wicker baskets bursting with delicious adult and kid friendly fare. I envision myself lying down with our kids and staring up at the sky, debating whether the clouds are shaped like rabbits or birds, while our puppy digs up …