PAO Thoughts

D E N I MJust like your favorite blue jeans:comfortable, classic & good year round; always better with age. Perfect to dress up or dress down. All shades of blue, dark to light create the perfect color story. Flooring follows fashion, a Canadian Tuxedo is always in style.

Walk This Way Hallways are often an overlooked area of the home but they are consistently the most used thoroughfare.They are a perfect place to add a punch of color and pattern with either a single long runner, a perfect pair or a combination of coordinating smalls. Runners define the space and direct traffic creating visual interest & bridging multi areas of the home. Why knot add another layer?

Among the many interior design trends forecasted for 2023, statement rugs lead the way. From warm neutrals to rich moody hues as well as stripes and organic textures. This year is all about having fun with your personal style. Whether that be your artwork, texture, orientals rugs etc. ”Whatever it is that brings your truest self to your living space is on trend.”“Adding that last layer lends warmth, depth, and complexity to your space and encourages interacting with — and most importantly — enjoying your home in a new way.” R i c h & M o o d y...

New Year, New Color! A relatively uncommon dye in oriental rugs, this year’s Pantone color of the year is Viva Magenta! Magenta dye is made from the Cochineal, an insect that primarily lives on cactus and creates a more purple red dye than madder. After the Spanish conquered the Canary Islands in the 1500s, trade routes were established throughout India, Persia and Anatolia. By 1550 this hue was introduced to the oriental rug trade. Magenta can be found in a variety of antique rugs. From Turkish Ghiordes, to Chinese Deco, to Indian Agra. Robert Kime

Countdown to 2 0 2 3 Monthly reflections of a wonderful rug & fun-filled year! Happy New Year from team PAO!#HappyNYE January 2022- Snow in Alabama! February- Afghan Pop-up Shop March- Neil’s Wedding! April- Arloom Trunk Show May - Marrakech!! June/ JulyA few favorites found their forever home! August- Layering Love September- AATG Celebrations! October- Never Enough! November- Fall Finds December- Celebrated 15 years of PAO!