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The Little Rug that Could Not

6 May 2015 Michael Christie Ephemera

It was Tuesday, 28 April 2015 and I was reading The Facebook as it was originally called, checking in on[…]

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Antiques Roadshow – À la façon du Ruggist.

24 January 2014 Michael Christie Noteworthy

Apparently if you type “Lapchi” and some various other descriptors into the search engine of preference, your results may include[…]

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It it looks like someones rug then…

9 December 2012 Michael Christie Ephemera, Opinion

This past week I encountered a video produced by Traditional Home entitled: “Sh** Interior Designers Say” and it, dear readers, is[…]

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TODAY ONLY! EVERYTHING MUST GO! NO (REASONABLE) OFFER REFUSED!

29 October 2010 Michael Christie Commentary, Opinion

I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey, one that begins with The Ruggist going[…]

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The value of a sale!

26 July 2008 Michael Christie Commentary, Opinion

Quoting the infamous satirical video, Roscoe’s Rug Emporium “…going out of business since 1957.” and its follow up video “…our going[…]

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