Au revoir RugMark… Hello GoodWeave!
Part I Introduction In sitting down to write this post I was and still am concerned with the correct tone and approach to take. While …
Footnotes, Comments and Vacations…
As a (second) final note to my last post (See this post of The Ruggist) and heeding to the very correct comments posted thereafter, I …
Crossed vs. Uncrossed.. Another Solution
It’s the debate that some people (myself included) won’t let go away. It’s the debate with no real winners or losers. It’s the debate about …
An unexpected(?) showroom result…
Over the years I’ve been in many a rug showroom. Early on my capacity was that of the porter/salesman/manager and in later years I’ve been …
ICFF Rug Review… And more!
While I have previously expressed my opinions on the merits (and demerits) of various shows, I’ve yet to share my views on ICFF (the International Contemporary Furniture Fair), held …
Shocking Headline attracts Readers to Homosexuals’ Rugs.
This week is a low impact week for me. As I write this, I am mentally preparing for an important meeting at the end of …
The March Report or: What you need to know of semi-random thoughts…
This post started as a simple friendly response to a common question, and turned into personal rant that is a bit harsh. As is said …
It would have been a “Year in Review” but I’ve only done this for six months…
It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over. Seems like only yesterday I was browsing around AmericasMart seeing what was new and exciting. How the …
Colour – Aren’t you a sexy date?
The idea to discuss colour comes from one of my readers. If you have a topic upon which you’d like to read my opinions, please let …
Rug Wars – Episode I – The Front Hall
After two or three weeks away from the blog, which has involved packing the contents of our house into boxes and moving them, I am taking a …
Metro Market Week Summary – Part 2
Metro Market Week is quickly becoming a fleeting memory in everyone’s mind, and so before too much time has passed, I am posting the second …
In Memorial
I had the pleasure of meeting Berdj Abadjian when I worked in Cleveland, Ohio and our showroom sold carpets from “The Abadjian Collection”. Mr. Abadjian tirelessly worked …
Samples, samples everywhere.
In 1945 Robert Lewis wrote “My God what have we done?”, in 1981 the Talking Heads released “Once In A Lifetime” and sung “My God …
Metro Market Week Summary – Part 1
It’s now been a week since my rushed departure from Metro Market Week (I had to return home on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting on …
This just in!
I was forwarded an email this morning that at first made me laugh, then on further consideration made me smile with astonished envy. Richard Habib …