Re-Introducing An American Classic

Twenty-five years ago (I can't believe it's been that long) Expressive Designs helped put wool carpet back on the map for beautiful wall-to-wall carpet for the home. Shaw Industries purchased a small mill in Dallas, Georgia, placed Steve Couch at its helm and started producing appropriately designed and priced wool carpet for the U.S. market. Designers said "YES!" While it took a while for the retailers to catch on, eventually Expressive Designs was the 'go to' wool product line. A classic in its design, mimicking a natural sisal but made softer,and stain resistant. I always feel this raw natural sisal or jute look is very 'London'. Of course now it very Southern, and I mean that in the best way.

Steve Couch embodied the creative essence of the original Expressive Designs; now with his company Infinity Fabrics, Steve offers a cutting edge woven floor covering made to go inside the home or out doors in the natural world. And now Mr. Couch re-issues, if you will, the brilliance of Expressive Designs. The perfect product: blended fibers of the best wool in the world and the strongest resilient fiber engineered by human hands with an updated very unique natural look. And with the pricing offered, everyone can have the most fashionable carpets in their home.

My favorite style is the one made from Yak wool from Nepal. These are durable and fashion forward... no other mill has managed to knock this look off yet ; )  Stop in or call so that we may come to you and show this smart new/ old line.
 

The Next Cool Thing, part deux

Well we had a fun time at this unique event. I had my doubts, for when something announces itself as "the next cool thing" I think that it's not. I was pleasantly surprised that my judgement was incorrect. Performances by The Atlanta Ballet and the Atlanta Opera soloist was inspiring, the food was delicious and the movie and t.v. sets were impressively well done and I was impressed with the talent our beautiful city has to offer. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Beautiful drawing by Karen Davis of K D Design for the
Down With Love set.

This picture cracks me up for it was as we were leaving the event. Unfortunately we did not have one made with one of the wonderful sets in the background. Duh...? Mike and I look cold because we were FREEZING... a very cold night but one full of warm memories.

The Next Cool Thing

Mike, Scott and I are looking forward to The Next Cool Thing this weekend. Check out the exhibit for Down With Love for which we donated the carpet.

Originally the event was scheduled for last weekend but was postponed due to the snow.

Hope to see everyone there!

Barbara Novak's apartment in Down With Love

New Samples In The House Of Moore

Love these deco inspired patterns in hand tufted qualities all custom color, made-to-order area rugs and carpets. I especially love the last pattern. Here are a few colors to wet your palette... yummmmm. xo sloane

HAPPY 2011

From all of us at Moore Floor Coverings HAPPY 2011. I feel that this will be a great year personally and for our cool shop. Hope to see you around these parts soon...


I made this fun little signage. The warm yellow and cobalt remind of a sunny day in Tuscany... some time... some where...

"Another year is over & what have we done?" -John Lennon

I should for warn you, I have a bit of melancholy today. I don't know exactly why. This happens at this time of year though, doesn't it? The weeks leading up to Christmas are full of hustle and bustle in a carpet store. The sales reps bring wonderful sweets, the most special ones being homemade. We talk and take the time to reflect on how lucky we are to have survived an exceptionally challenging year. I feel fortunate to work in such a lovely environment with wonderful people. It's no joke that Mike and I really do care about making our customers happy with the area rugs or carpets we provide. I am thrilled to be working in a true locally owned and operated business, and so I'm including more photos of the store- Thank You, Sandrine  Arons for your photos! Keep and eye and ear out for our next adventure here at Moore Floor Coverings, for we plan to expand by offering roll goods and create an even more special shopping experience. Hugs & Kisses, Sloane

The very Italian Redici Circles.

Sisal rug options are endless and these natural rugs have become classic.

Our texture wall. Come cozy up.

Gorgeous pattern and colors- perfect for the dining room.

She keeps watch.

One my truly favorite shots. I love the natural edge. It's Abbaca.

The custom carpet options are endless at Moore Floor Coverings.

Love these "embossed" patterns by Bellbridge.

Have I posted this one before? Geomtrics are everywhere.Get on the band wagon people.

One last stripe post for the year

I know that I just posted an image of a stripe carpet (the lovely in my dining room) but here ya go one more striped post for 2010 (can not believe this year is almost over, can you?) for good measure. I just find the stripe such an easy pattern. This look can go in just about any room of the home, can be dramatic, classic, modern, country, fun and most are quite 'forgiving'- very good for our busy lives. 

 I love the simplicity of this design and the mix up of pieces and the cocoa brown rug w/ creamy stripes is quite handsome.Love the calendar thingy too.

Woodward Weave,
reminds me of the gorgeous Elizabeth Eakins rug in Something's Got to Give

 

just for the nerve of it- a crazy cool missoniesque carpet

Love the stairs, carpets and the rose vine pruned in to a wreath.

Gyun Hur a recent recipient of the Hudgens Center for the Arts prize; 
does art imitate design or design imitate art...
I say it's a mutual relationship.

 

LOVE LOVE LOVE Rosalind Russell's blazer and hat!

*thanks for visiting*