Why Oushaks? Traditionally weavers in Turkey used left over wool to spin a thick, tough yarn. They used it to weave rugs called Oushaks which they marketed to anyone who could afford them.
Oushak rug in blue and brown
For Real - What Do Interior Designers Do?

Interior designer Jose Cabrera brought this to our attention.

Interior designer tasks montage
10 Tips to Spur Creativity In the New York Times, Jonah Leher posted an article as a preview of his upcoming book exploring the the mysteries of creativity. He lists the below 10 suggestions to get the muse back on your side.
Rodin's "The Thinker"
Common Sense Rug Care According to Mike Bailey at Addison Dicus, you have three chores to assure that you rug becomes an heirloom. 1. Vacuum sensibly. 2. Deal with stains immediately. 3. Have your rug professionally cleaned when you visually determine it needs it.
Rug in gold and pink