Friday, February 19, 2010

Two, Two, Two Rugs in One!!!

I am in the middle of revamping my Livingroom with a new color scheme, which is not easy, since I had the other one for 10 years.  I have only, so far, purchased my curtains,

some pillows on CLEARANCE at Target


 and now my rug...I have wanted a neutral rug and of course I would preffer the original rug I picked out at Home Goods months ago. It was 400.00, and somehow I could not justify spending that much on a rug that would have limited me to a specific color scheme. 




So I was at Wally World the other day and noticed thier shaggy rugs, but UGGGH! they did'nt have an 8x10 only a 5x8, and I really wanted this color and haven't seen it anywhere else.  So, after talking my husband into it, we purchased 2  rugs and used some good ole' duct tape to keep the 2 together and....







 BAMMMM! Here ya GEAUX!!! More of the Livingroom reveal coming ASAP!
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47 comments:

  1. Simply StaffordFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    Genius I tell you, genius!!

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  2. MelissaFebruary 20, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    You are amazing! I don't think I would ever think of that! I am going to do it in my sons room! Great job!

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  3. DebbieFebruary 20, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    First, I love it!

    Second, I'm glad to see you back. Thought maybe you were sick, but I see you were just knee deep in deco land.

    No free Friday? And me with a "freee" project in the making...

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  4. judiFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Super idea...who woulda thunk? Why you, of course! LOVE the new curtains, can't wait for the full reveal!

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  5. Sarah AKA The ThriftressFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Do you know that I had two 5x8 sisal rugs duct taped together EXACTLY like that in my family room! It worked great!

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  6. Jessica @ This Blessed LifeFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. RhondaFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    How clever of you! Thanks for the tip.

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  8. TeriFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Holy crow - what a great idea!! :)

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  9. pressonponderingsFebruary 20, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    The wonders of duct tape...brilliant...and love the curtains!

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  10. Andy PorterFebruary 20, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    That is a really good idea to tape two rugs together. It's looking amazing!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Great idea - and I would never have been able to tell that it was not 2 rugs. Why didnt I think of that?!?! :)

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  12. LeiFebruary 20, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    I did the same thing with 2 rugs in my design room! Gotta love it!

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  13. LissaFebruary 21, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    What a great idea about the rug! I am too much of a penny pincher to pay that much for a rug! And those pillows from Target are gorg. I love that place. Can't wait to see more.

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  14. JaneFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Looks great. Can't even tell that there is a seam. Gotta love duct tape!
    Jane

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  15. Gillian LayneFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Is there anything duct tape cannot do??? ;) Love it all--the curtains are especially beautiful.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Whatever works!!!! :o) That is how we roll in our home! Looks awesome!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    I had to do this before too.. i thought it was a great idea too.. but yours you cannot tell it is 2 pieces. Awesome job....

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  18. Allison ShopsFebruary 21, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Gotta luv duct tape! Look forward to seeing the curtains up.

    Hope you'll drop by AtticMag this week to see my home on tour,
    Allison

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  19. Emily {Frilly Details}February 21, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Great idea!! I love those pillows. So pretty!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    What a great idea and the rug looks gorgeous. I can't even see the seam! Love your new drapes - they're gorgeous and those pretty pillows! Oh, I just want to see more.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  21. SjnFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    love x3 your color palette!

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  22. MillaFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Nice

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  23. UpstatemammaFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Very nicely done - I'm super impressed!!!

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  24. CIELOFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful... and very nicely done! and thanks for participating in our "show off your cottage monday"... would love to see our little logo here... ;)

    Have a wonderful day....

    cielo

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  25. ☆Mama Ko☆February 22, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Pretty place and clean.

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  26. MuseBootsiFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Amazing! I hate finding the perfect rug only it's 2x3. Great solution!!

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  27. JameeFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    great idea

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  28. JulieFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Great job. I did the same thing for a big pink room in my daughter's nursery! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules

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  29. GardenOfDaisiesFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Wow, you really hid the seam well... No one will ever know.

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  30. JeanneFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Ok, I admit it. Genius!!! Love the color.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  31. KimFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    HA! I love it! A little creativity goes a long way.

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  32. KimMalkFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Yes, wonderful! I've done this little trick myself. I love the other items you chose, your room should be lovely.

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  33. TaushaFebruary 23, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I love this rug trick! What would we do without duct tape? (and wonderful husbands)

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  34. JulieFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Very clever. I'm not sure I would have thought of that on my own. :)

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  35. SusanFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Very good idea. I would have never thought about taping the rugs!

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  36. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    GREAT idea! and you cannot even tell where the seam is... AWESOME!

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  37. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I am impressed that you can't tell it is 2 rugs--good job, thanks for sharing!

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  38. TardevilFebruary 26, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Love those window treatments. Did you have them custom made?

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  39. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    Wow - that is awesome. What a great thing to know how to do. Thanks so much!

    Thanks for linking this up!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  40. SandyFebruary 26, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    The great'est invention since sliced bread!!
    Duct Tape...!!!!!
    Love it!!!!!
    Sandy
    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/2010/02/seasons-are-changing-thank-you.html

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  41. Hootin AnniFebruary 26, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Ya, I've done this before myself! Saves a whole heckuva lotta money...great job.

    I captured a bit of the Irish Lore today in my SHOW N TELL. Do stop by for a wee bit o' the Irish Luck if you can!

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  42. Ms. Bake-itFebruary 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Wow! What a great job! I cannot see the seam at all. Maybe that is what I will have to do because I am having a difficult time finding a rug the correct size for my living room.

    ~ Tracy

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  43. LoriFebruary 26, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Don't us Southern's look duct tape. great job. Love the curtains.

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me again next week for another great party.
    Lori

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  44. Annie LouiseFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Great idea!! I need a large rug for my living room and a long narrow runner for my hall, but do not want to spend tons of money on them, what with 2 kids, 2 cats and a dog. This is just what I am looking for. Thanks for sharing your great idea.
    Jeanette

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  45. Tiffany February 28, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Brilliant! Never would have thought of it!
    -Tiff

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  46. GrandmaMarch 1, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Where did you get your beautiful curtains? Could you let me know Gelswood@aol.com Thanks

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  47. The No Money MamaMarch 18, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Awesome! A great idea.

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