Warmth underfoot as winter approaches

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #003366; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #003366; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></b> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-2HTLXVyxceV5Pkit_hyphenhyphenHk6Ml_4wttWzWMSJduND2DmaC0y6vRA1gGARpv1zHhV9bajGnqTkE9OQ8mGQPr1j5GoCsYODawlz5X8X_GrVuivfMdXHo3znzadknU5hfOtB3eknvm0OGUU/s1600/Trinity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-2HTLXVyxceV5Pkit_hyphenhyphenHk6Ml_4wttWzWMSJduND2DmaC0y6vRA1gGARpv1zHhV9bajGnqTkE9OQ8mGQPr1j5GoCsYODawlz5X8X_GrVuivfMdXHo3znzadknU5hfOtB3eknvm0OGUU/s1600/Trinity.jpg" width="265" /></a> </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chevrons are the latest in rug fashions.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHp2pGVXV-7wzKwzJxUBuswCRGr9l5qQtw7WDfDgdrqQAdkHrNBVusxZHi1DFCf-aqTiqIsJTna19UPG3nFjTU_ej8rE1PTiFfQ5DwLLf-IhyphenhyphenhreoZy24S4uNPTzG8DVZdYSXNlCqIOmo/s1600/Chevron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHp2pGVXV-7wzKwzJxUBuswCRGr9l5qQtw7WDfDgdrqQAdkHrNBVusxZHi1DFCf-aqTiqIsJTna19UPG3nFjTU_ej8rE1PTiFfQ5DwLLf-IhyphenhyphenhreoZy24S4uNPTzG8DVZdYSXNlCqIOmo/s1600/Chevron.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colourful rugs can give an instant style update.<br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Through my bank of quality rug suppliers I can select wonderful rug choices to be delivered in a matter of days, however sometimes custom rugs are the best way forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span><br /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Why custom?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Apart from the appeal of having a unique design in almost any colour the most important reason I use custom rugs is that I can tailor the sizing to fit the room or furniture arrangement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Stairs, hallways (particularly when turning corners) and very large family rooms can be perfectly detailed with a custom rug. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I split custom rug types into two main categories:</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6ql5vqxU5aODMhBeDDQKbeN6NdIkaWEHpCsBIk3sCwpQGs5_hk5F6OhEY-vw4p1Wkqv_VaUVrMk8di_Nw_SZsnHyEn2vOr_JgWScc1zvhaGqjWaGs0nM0mZ1TOCfvHMfDmbx0ekCjw4/s1600/stair-Naturalsisal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6ql5vqxU5aODMhBeDDQKbeN6NdIkaWEHpCsBIk3sCwpQGs5_hk5F6OhEY-vw4p1Wkqv_VaUVrMk8di_Nw_SZsnHyEn2vOr_JgWScc1zvhaGqjWaGs0nM0mZ1TOCfvHMfDmbx0ekCjw4/s1600/stair-Naturalsisal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6ql5vqxU5aODMhBeDDQKbeN6NdIkaWEHpCsBIk3sCwpQGs5_hk5F6OhEY-vw4p1Wkqv_VaUVrMk8di_Nw_SZsnHyEn2vOr_JgWScc1zvhaGqjWaGs0nM0mZ1TOCfvHMfDmbx0ekCjw4/s1600/stair-Naturalsisal.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Firstly there is natural flooring, which are your natural sisal, coir and seagrass products etc.  (pictured left) These rugs come in a wide variety of colours and patterns and can be edged with fabric or leather.   </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Natural flooring can also be provided as wall to wall carpets.  I am yet to see true natural sisal products in carpet stores in Canberra but do have full sampling in my studio. </span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQqN5t0L5TOGEmor8zkomk9QsTrpsgkGQoY66I5hnUAKC0CWl0VYv6fzOwxNkrdKmdeCNJG9yzufEENnuPo34E2wtOCpn_uNSK5Y3HHasTwpPhK_9o9RdAcj-vg3mxM48toRch_5f6xw/s1600/damask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQqN5t0L5TOGEmor8zkomk9QsTrpsgkGQoY66I5hnUAKC0CWl0VYv6fzOwxNkrdKmdeCNJG9yzufEENnuPo34E2wtOCpn_uNSK5Y3HHasTwpPhK_9o9RdAcj-vg3mxM48toRch_5f6xw/s1600/damask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQqN5t0L5TOGEmor8zkomk9QsTrpsgkGQoY66I5hnUAKC0CWl0VYv6fzOwxNkrdKmdeCNJG9yzufEENnuPo34E2wtOCpn_uNSK5Y3HHasTwpPhK_9o9RdAcj-vg3mxM48toRch_5f6xw/s1600/damask.jpg" width="265" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Secondly there are custom wool rugs which often feature highlights in art silk.  (pictured right) There are hundreds of wool and art silk colours to choose from and pattern design is only limited to one's imagination. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Custom wool rugs can take up to 16 weeks to manufacture and deliver, so for warmth underfoot this winter now is the time to take action. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Either type of custom rug can be source in a variety of qualities and for domestic or commercial applications.  </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Journey Home’s rug advisory service includes a home visit to discuss your functional and aesthetic requirements, view examples of rug costs, work out the optimal size for your room and whether you need custom. At our studio we source or design up to two rugs which are presented for your approval prior to purchase. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">For portfolio pictures featuring both custom and stock rugs visit </span><a href="http://www.journey-home.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.journey-home.com.au</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></span></span></div><br /><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHwJX-D8X3S8XtQ56OqypaGzX3ioOmdu_F9c62sNFyfRwqaBhtPn7Svpd_tYfzV0pR4A-l_SO4yBlha5GkfeiPnmTrWATMHm7-xMVQRcYMTocPht4vshR2n6p6QKeva01h83G6g2J5gM/s1600/geometric-rugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHwJX-D8X3S8XtQ56OqypaGzX3ioOmdu_F9c62sNFyfRwqaBhtPn7Svpd_tYfzV0pR4A-l_SO4yBlha5GkfeiPnmTrWATMHm7-xMVQRcYMTocPht4vshR2n6p6QKeva01h83G6g2J5gM/s1600/geometric-rugs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-kc4RkwvbTjMgz0eHYndhDJfrT_frh7zPrc419Zv46J9yNLjto8qglPRYMrboWmVq9j25LMcvfmRuEE-DXMFNElW7v5QfYmabfv0Zr-SiRDLqg1ZptKTt4CYf_ofWk1UfKtASbHAQek/s1600/plaid-rugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-kc4RkwvbTjMgz0eHYndhDJfrT_frh7zPrc419Zv46J9yNLjto8qglPRYMrboWmVq9j25LMcvfmRuEE-DXMFNElW7v5QfYmabfv0Zr-SiRDLqg1ZptKTt4CYf_ofWk1UfKtASbHAQek/s1600/plaid-rugs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xR7y0i5g137jZ9KapaEMnDozEcTtgVwzhPi2YEThqcfsrDx_cCyARTMjeyp7hwphgbKgycVgB7iHtd4Xdy7aOG0lYcAgG-g8op3hpoeIBBTdP0BJNqUBOCsxJIqQOrA2iz16VvQEzYY/s1600/cotton-braided-rugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xR7y0i5g137jZ9KapaEMnDozEcTtgVwzhPi2YEThqcfsrDx_cCyARTMjeyp7hwphgbKgycVgB7iHtd4Xdy7aOG0lYcAgG-g8op3hpoeIBBTdP0BJNqUBOCsxJIqQOrA2iz16VvQEzYY/s1600/cotton-braided-rugs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf8PIl7Vk5o88wuGM92__6KY2DerDPZtUCTk0oCO7NmTkuQqv_uP58ANzAAdvDz-Zge_b8aClxrveb-eQ9x6Ul9gLuZCUlZRkFXcgblQ1xzjSHczciKy8AoBxM3DmRx7YigNoPYmXda8/s1600/indoor-outdoor-rugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf8PIl7Vk5o88wuGM92__6KY2DerDPZtUCTk0oCO7NmTkuQqv_uP58ANzAAdvDz-Zge_b8aClxrveb-eQ9x6Ul9gLuZCUlZRkFXcgblQ1xzjSHczciKy8AoBxM3DmRx7YigNoPYmXda8/s1600/indoor-outdoor-rugs.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> Speciality rugs such as hooked, plaid, braided, quality outdoor rugs are some of the many options up our sleeve for your rug solution.</span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>

Warmth underfoot as winter approaches

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