Heirlooms
This is the time of the year that tradition becomes a mainstay. From what we eat at our Thanksgiving meal to the decorations we use for the various holidays we celebrate from now until the first of the year. Inevitably, there a family heirlooms that make their way out of closet and attics to get admired and used by yet another generation. I know that my family has a box of Christmas music boxes that we collected over the years… every Christmas morning on the kitchen counter next to a half eaten plate of cookies we would find a new music box. Now my sisters, brother and I have divided these up and are letting the next generation start to see the wonder in these soon to be family heirlooms.
As you can see a family heirloom needs to start someplace. Great-great grandma’s butter churn was new at one point. So, how do you begin to build the heirlooms that your children, grand children and even generation beyond will cherish? You start with well loved pieces of furniture, nick-knacks, area rugs, recipes – well you get the picture, items that are associated with the good times you and your family enjoy.
We here at Rugs to My Door would like to introduce you to some of the area rugs we feel would make wonderful future heirlooms. Antique rugs have been cherished and loved for years. They didn’t start out antique, they started out quite new, but over years of love and care because cherished parts of people’s stories. Unlike many of today’s possessions an area rug can last for decades or longer. They can become items to pass down from generation to generation. They might appear to be more expensive to begin with, but when you realize the number of years of use you get out of them, you begin to realize how frugal of an investment a truly good area rug can be.
To start out with, the best patterns to get are the classic oriental patterns. While contemporary and modern looks may come and go, these are classics that will stay in style and look good from generation to generation.
Next, make sure you pick a rug that is made from 100% wool and if you can find one that is made from 100% New Zealand wool; these rugs will have what it takes to stand up to years of use and still look beautiful. These are not disposable items but items to be loved, cherished and passed along.
Finally, don’t be afraid to pay a bit more for the rug. Generally speaking you pay for what you get when it comes to area rugs. If you are only looking for a rug that will last a few years, by all means don’t spend lots of money on it. If you want a rug that’s trendy, again watch what you pay. Think of an area rug like a good coat or suit, pay good money for the basics and classics, then go out and find trendy things that will only last a season for less.
If you want help or suggestions on finding an traditional area rug that will make a good family heirloom for your loved ones please drop us a line and myself and my business partner will help you find just the right thing.
As you can see a family heirloom needs to start someplace. Great-great grandma’s butter churn was new at one point. So, how do you begin to build the heirlooms that your children, grand children and even generation beyond will cherish? You start with well loved pieces of furniture, nick-knacks, area rugs, recipes – well you get the picture, items that are associated with the good times you and your family enjoy.
We here at Rugs to My Door would like to introduce you to some of the area rugs we feel would make wonderful future heirlooms. Antique rugs have been cherished and loved for years. They didn’t start out antique, they started out quite new, but over years of love and care because cherished parts of people’s stories. Unlike many of today’s possessions an area rug can last for decades or longer. They can become items to pass down from generation to generation. They might appear to be more expensive to begin with, but when you realize the number of years of use you get out of them, you begin to realize how frugal of an investment a truly good area rug can be.
To start out with, the best patterns to get are the classic oriental patterns. While contemporary and modern looks may come and go, these are classics that will stay in style and look good from generation to generation.
Next, make sure you pick a rug that is made from 100% wool and if you can find one that is made from 100% New Zealand wool; these rugs will have what it takes to stand up to years of use and still look beautiful. These are not disposable items but items to be loved, cherished and passed along.
Finally, don’t be afraid to pay a bit more for the rug. Generally speaking you pay for what you get when it comes to area rugs. If you are only looking for a rug that will last a few years, by all means don’t spend lots of money on it. If you want a rug that’s trendy, again watch what you pay. Think of an area rug like a good coat or suit, pay good money for the basics and classics, then go out and find trendy things that will only last a season for less.
If you want help or suggestions on finding an traditional area rug that will make a good family heirloom for your loved ones please drop us a line and myself and my business partner will help you find just the right thing.
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