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Pebbles Carpet Lets You Walk on Rocks in Comfort

I recently visited this spa that was literally full of rocks. Rock treatments, rock decor, and a rock-covered pathway. I don’t know what it is about walking on rocks, but it was kind of relaxing and therapeutic. And you can get the same experience every time you walk across your living…

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April 17th, 2012 by: Hazel Chua

R2-D2 Area Rug: You’re Standing on the Droid You’re Looking for

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Star Wars… fans looking to redecorate might want to drop what you’re doing right now, and snag yourself a new area rug for your room. This is not just any carpet, mind you – it’s R2-D2 in rug form!

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January 22nd, 2012 by: Technabob

Hilly Inflatable Flooring Wants to Trip You Up, Ain’t Just for Hillbillies

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In a lot of countries, particularly in Asia, people sleep on futons or mats laid down on the floor instead of on beds. It’s not because of a lack of funds or because they have an aversion to beds; it’s just part of their culture and how they’ve been raised…

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November 10th, 2011 by: Hazel Chua

Tiger Skin Rug Made from 500,000 Cigarettes

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I’m not a fan of cigarettes, but I am a fan of cigarette art. Instead of lighting one up and slowly smoking your way to lung cancer, why not pile a couple hundred thousand of those nicotine sticks to form something that looks like, say, a tiger skin rug?…

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November 9th, 2011 by: Hazel Chua

Anrealage Pixel Fashion Collection: 8-Bit Hits the Runway (and the Dining Room)

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I’m definitely a big fan of pixel art. Whether they’re found in paintings, furniture, housewares, or costumes, pixels are still pretty cool in my book. So when I saw that this fashion house is featuring an entire collection of stuff inspired by pixels, my inner geek got all hot and…

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October 13th, 2011 by: Technabob

Artist Turns Google Maps into Throw Rugs

I have never understood the need for rugs in a home; it’s like carpet for your carpet. Since hard floors are cold and never clean if you have pets or kids, I get why you might want a rug in that instance, though. No matter the type of flooring you…

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October 10th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

Swipe off the Dirt the Apple Way with the Idoormat

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So you’re standing at your door and happen to glance down while you fumble with your keys. Then you do a double-take. That doormat is filthy… and it would be an embarrassment to lay that old sucker out for your guests.
Now that we’ve established that you’re in the market

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May 10th, 2011 by: Hazel Chua

Star Wars Wampa Rug Finally Ships!

Star Wars fans will recall back in May that we talked a bit about the Wampa rug that ThinkGeek had unveiled. The thing wasn’t shipping at the time so all we could do was look at the images and dream about a Wampa rug in front of the fireplace. The…

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October 6th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Star Wars Wampa Rug Bares Its Pointy Claws and Teeth

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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back…, all sorts of cool Star Wars themed merch is starting to find its way to market this year. One of my favorites so far? This soft and fluffy rug that looks like a Wampa.

If you don’t remember the

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May 12th, 2010 by: Technabob

Warm Your 8-Bit Toes on an NES Controller Rug

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Here’s something fun for anyone who loves the classic Nintendo 8-bit console. It’s a fuzzy handmade rug that looks just like to original NES controller.…

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March 4th, 2010 by: Technabob

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