Kill / Steal: Persian Khorasan Rug

I was checking out One Kings Lane Beneath the Feet rug sale, and my jaw nearly dropped when I spotted a Persian Khorasan rug on sale for $1169.  I would kill to have a beautiful Persian rug.  However, my pockets currently do not run that deep.  

 Persian Khorasan Rug   

Kill:  One Kings Lane (sold out)

Instead, I scavenge Craigslist as though I am in search for a long lost family member until I find the identical twin that I always hoped for. Now, I'm not always successful, but there are times when I come across amazing steals!!!  Take for instance this nearly identical Persian that I scored on Craigslist for only $100!!

 

Steal:  Craigslist Find (Doylestown)

I'm hoping that I can find a way to modernize something so traditional like this rug by incorporating more contemporary furnishings.  I have not been able to find an inspiration photo that I really like, so I'll be working on a mood board to help direct my attention.  Any ideas on how to make this piece work in a contemporary living space?  Have you used a Persian rug in your home?  I would love to hear / see what you came up with. 

Hollywood Regency: My Very First Mood Board

I have been obsessing over Hollywood Regency decor!  You may remember a few of my obsessions from previous post: chandeliers, gold bamboo motif cane chairs, and my very own tufted headboard.  With an obvious obsession, I thought that it would only make sense to dedicate a post to Hollywood Regency style.  Originally I was just going to post some inspiration photos, but then I thought what better time than to create my very first mood board!  This is what designers use to woo their clients.  

I decided to go with a teal and orange color theme with pops of yellow... yet another obsession.  I can't get away from blue and orange color combination!  Even my living room adorns these colors.

Here is what I came up with: 

Left: 

Pair of Campaign Etageres Shelves via The Regency Furniture

Lincoln Chaise Lounge: Klaussner

Lemon Galloway Trellis Pillow: Small by Nature

Suzan Embroidered Pillow: Pier 1

Center:

 Blue Tufted Sofa (Discontinued): Anthropologie

Black and White Emma Rug: Madeline Weinrib

Bamboo Table: Little Paris Antiques

Bamboo Mirror: Christies

Celon Beaded Chandelier: Ballard Designs

Right: 

Orange Curve Pillow: Pieces Inc.

Blue Lamp via The Regency Furniture 

Chippendale Chairs: via Home Design Interiors

Gold Round Table: Unknown Source (Please let me know if you know the source)

So what do you think about Hollywood Regency decor?  Are you obsessed like me or over it?  How about my first attempt at a design board??  It was actually much easier than I anticipated.  I can't wait to get some more practice!

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