March 14, 2011

Carissa's Home Tour...(Via Made By Girl)

Canadian Blogger Carissa has a great DIY project on her blog where she creates her VERY own chevron patterned rug. That's right! Let's just say, it's super pretty & NOT cheesy looking. She basically bought a flat loop area rug & hand painted ALL the zig zags! You can see the tutorial here. 

Carissa was so awesome to share some of her home with all of us here on MadeByGirl & I'm so glad about that! I can't get over how LARGE the area rug is, right??  Let her know what you think of her home. You can also check out her blog, The fabulous Design File for more inspiration!












thanks Carissa! 




20 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011

    I love that rug! It's hard to believe it is DIY- it totally looks prof dyed.

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  2. ShannonMarch 14, 2011

    Is the background on those shelves a gray or more of a purple? Either way I seriously love this room.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011

    Ohhh! This is one of my fave home tours that you've posted. Thanks for sharing, I'm going to check out that rug tutorial, it looks awesome.

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  4. LilyMarch 14, 2011

    I love the rug !! She did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.blogspot.com

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  5. Caitlin @ Desert DomicileMarch 14, 2011

    Oh wow, that rug is BEAUTIFUL! Great tour :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 14, 2011

    Lovely home! And that rug is amazing!

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  7. KateMarch 14, 2011

    Love that rug! What a great idea. And her picture frame display is totally inspiring me!

    XO, Katie
    Running On Happiness

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  8. stells and co.March 14, 2011

    Looks beautiful! I saw the Domino book...I really wish that they would bring that magazine back!

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  9. UnknownMarch 14, 2011

    I discovered Carissa because of that rug and now I adore her blog! She has a great sense of style:)

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  10. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseMarch 14, 2011

    I'm loving all of the wild prints and cheery colours! Great rug, too. I DIY'd a chevron table - never thought about doing a rug. Some folks get all the genius! Now I'm eyeing up what other goodies could use a dose of chevron . . .

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  11. carrie {steinbeck says}March 14, 2011

    I love the rug! Great idea for the next time I can find a rug to finish off a room.

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  12. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileMarch 14, 2011

    Thank you so much, Jen, for featuring my home!!! You are the best! I almost died when I got a comment on my blog that someone found me via Made By Girl! Eeek!!! Thanks for all of the sweet comments everyone.

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  13. ElizabethMarch 14, 2011

    Beautiful room, I am headed over to check out her tutorial now. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. MarieMarch 15, 2011

    I agree. The rug is pretty impressive! :-)

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  15. The Sister SophisticateMarch 15, 2011

    That has to be on eof teh best DIY's ever! OMG what a awesome rug! I also love her medley of wall art.

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  16. Rachie @ A Chi Chi AffairMarch 15, 2011

    Love Carissa's home tour - the rug is so fab! I love her blog its so inspirational and she is a lovely lady too xo

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  17. KerryMarch 15, 2011

    LOVE Carissa's blog AND her home! Her rug is incredible, as is everything else! :)

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  18. UnknownMarch 15, 2011

    Carissa is such a sweetheart and that rug never ceases to blow me away- so fabulous!!

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  19. -March 17, 2011

    I absolutely love that rug. Quick question though, does the paint stay? Like if you have any water spill or such, can it be cleaned safely?

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  20. The Glam LambMarch 23, 2011

    absolutely beautiful!
    Best,
    Hallie
    http://glamlamb.com

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