Something Old, Something New
Some antique, Persian rugs contain maps of the stars that could be used for navigation, as well as stories imparted through secret...
Fixer Uppers
The calls began about two weeks after Hurricane Irma, as homeowners in the keys began returning and assessing the damage...
Weathering the Storm
Anthony T Hincks said, “Every person is an island in the sea of humanity.” Never have the islands and humanity of the Florida Keys felt thicker than since hurricane Irma...
Gabbehs, Naturally Better
On the drive from Shiraz to the village of Shol-Bozi in the Zagros Mountains, Iran, we stopped to eat pomegranates under the shade...
Kid Friendly Collections
your house is a joy, but it can pose a challenge when you are a collector of fine artifacts and textiles. Having learned...
Allise’s “Pro Tip”
As an interior designer who appreciates the beauty of both modern and historic architecture, I always try to treat each area of a space as if it were a city...
Iran, Looking Back
When we planned our second Field Note From Iran, we had no idea how significant our trip would seem this soon in retrospect. In Iran, we felt completely safe...
Persian Immersion
Last November, Molly and Margit traveled to Iran to experience the context and creation of Gabbehs. Our impressions were countless, and this is the...
Soulful Gabbehs
Visiting Istanbul for Turkish Rug Week in early October offered me incredible insight into the rug industry today. With representatives from countries as diverse as...
Istanbul Carpet Week
Guests at Istanbul Carpet Week, October 6-9, 2016, included international experts, designers and dealers, like me. The mission was to draw...