It’s true. All design bloggers love J. Crew. I think it’s all that combining of modern, fresh colors in traditional shapes. At least, that’s why I love it.
There are two J. Crews closer to my apartment, but I always shop at the downtown 5th Ave location. I go so I can visit my rug in the upstairs women’s shoe department. Talk about fresh colors in a traditional form:
I know, it could use a good cleaning, but guys. Those colors!
This picture makes me laugh. I was trying to take sneaky photos of the rug, but the sales lady thought I was taking outraged photos of her yelling at those boys who were horsing around on the Chesterfield and knocking over shoe displays. She was completely frustrated by them (and their absent mother), and was subsequently annoyed by me documenting her frustration (even though I wasn’t really). She gave me a frown and a one-eyebrow-lift. In her defense, those boys were truly being naughty and seriously, where was their mom? A weird moment on all accounts, now forever memorialized here. :)
Back to the rug. The friendly people in J. Crew’s PR department said it was purchased from ABC and is antique. Given the size, I’d say it was about $30k. Ouch. Still great eye candy though. Please someone, make a good rug that looks just like this.
It matches the belt I wanted to buy.
Anyway, if you’re ever in the neighborhood, the 5th Ave store is worth checking out. The light fixtures above the cash registers aren’t to be missed either:
Also, it’s less real-life inspiration, but still cool: The antique gloves wall art installation.
PS I found a pretty turquoise and mint antique rug on eBay for my office that should be arriving today or tomorrow. It’s not even half as lovely as the J Crew Moroccan number above with all the blue and orange and coral, but I’m still excited to see if it’s pretty enough to live up to its eBay listing photos. (Always such a gamble. Am I right?)
What!? I totally saw this post going in a different direction! I thought you were given dibs on buying their store rug for some kind of store remodel. Boo , they should give it to after this post. Love it.
Fantastic rug – love the colors! Can't wait to see your ebay score – I am sure it will be great.
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That rug is so gorgeous! Those colors are amazing. Someone should absolutely make one like it!! Thanks for sharing it.
Christina
And is that a Paul McCobb coffee table? That's design heaven. I would shove those kids out of the way and just move right on in…
Sidewalk Ready has a great DIY tutorial for that belt, I just made one myself!
http://sidewalkready.com/2012/02/j-crew-style-belt-diy/
Thats so funny that you visit your rug…. haha I would do the same thing! So gorg!
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eileen
I don't have many J Crew's by me and the two I have are very small. I will say that there mix of window design & decorating does make the beautiful clothes & accessories pop!!
That rug is gorgeous. It has so much character! =)
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Girl, you are a hoot! LOVE the random side comment about the boys and the saleslady. Think she thought they were YOUR kids?? :)
If you've called dibs on the rug, I'll take this opportunity to call dibs on the Paul McCobb coffee table…what a dream. The store designers are absolutely on point with their designs.
Have you ever heard of Arzu's Studio Hope? Those rugs are gorgeous and hand made, and the payment goes to building schools, hospitals, and other economic development in Afghanistan. They make both traditional and modern designed rugs, and I think you might like some of the combos:
http://www.arzustudiohope.org/default.aspx
don't you hate that people are walking on your rug each day? not to mention kids playing on your furniture!
You'll have to post the turquoise and mint rug when you receive! I've been trying to hunt down mint green accessories for my living room so I'm always looking for more mint green inspiration.
ahhh so cool! that rug is seriously TDF.
Bethany
http://www.powellbrowerhome.com
I love these large antique Morracan rugs, but they are so expensive! I have been searching for a new rug for a project I am working on, and I really want to find an inexpensive rug that is similar to that one. Way to go J.Crew
Our j.crew's in Dallas are not that cool for sure. They are tiny and very standard. I love the rug…wao! 30K! ANd now that you noticed it and all your readers will too….it paid for itself :)
I live uptown and prefer the 5th Ave location as well! Best interior for sure and I adore that rug as well! Glad I am not the only one ;)
I love this store, and very funny story about the kids. And I love the glove wall. Funny to see you posting pictures of a place I go to very often as well!
If these two mated…someone please make this!!! Preferably IKEA, so it's in my price range. :)
http://www.skyiris.com/Ikat-Conde-Rug-90VO.htm
http://www.modernrugs.com/index_main.html?http://www.modernrugs.com/cgi-bin/order_page.pl?photo_id=05_DD-17PEW
Did you buy the belt? If not, I saw a diy tutorial for making that exact belt, it looked easy peasy: http://sidewalkready.com/2012/02/j-crew-style-belt-diy/
Gorgeous rug! I agree!
http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/
I saw this rug for a really good price, I know you guys out there are going to get this now, anyho, Just a tip.
http://www.wovenground.com/traditional/arabic/hsani/leaf
I promise I'm not keeping tabs on this, but I just have to compliment your choice of nail polish these days. The citrus-y orange the other day was precious; this silver is so cute as well.
Love bold colors on short nails!
Oooooh, I ove that rug too! The Jcrew shops in NYC (bridal!) are such an inspiration in design. East Hampton too. Unfortunately, here in Seattle, not so much :-(
LOL- the boys restling on the couch is totally priceless- gave me a good chuckle:) and the rug is perfection
I'm in love with the sputnik chandelier myself. I actually just took a photo of it in the SF store yesterday. Does anyone know who makes it? I NEED it for my dining room.
What do you do with ebay rugs that turn out a little ugly? Even if there is a return policy, I'm always terrified of returning a rug–seems like a lot of work and money to ship….
Just wondering. I have 2 ebay rugs right now….one better than the other :)
What do you do with ebay rugs that turn out a little ugly? Even if there is a return policy, I'm always terrified of returning a rug–seems like a lot of work and money to ship….
Just wondering. I have 2 ebay rugs right now….one better than the other :)
I bought this rug from Overstock not too long ago:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Handmade-Heritage-Treasures-Light-Blue-Ivory-Wool-Rug-96-x-136/5767653/product.html
Looks a little softer in person:
http://leavethenestuptome.blogspot.com/2012/01/signs-of-improvement.html
Has the blues and rust/orange. I love it!
That rug is fantastic. I know what you mean about rolling the dice with an ebay rug. I got one that is just great and another that is tolerable at best.
I almost took the plunge on a yellow Oushak for cheap one but chickened out.
I love the chandelier, any idea's on a fabulous DIY for it!!
Seriously, they should give you a discount on that rug for blogging about their store. Love the story. Funny stuff does happen when you're taking photos for your blog. I get weird looks a lot. Oh well, that's the price we pay, right? Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your favorite J. Crew. Our Nashville store doesn't hold a candle to that one. No ABC rugs there. Boo.
i routinely go into anthro for decor inspiration, but j. crew – nice job steppin' it up a knotch!
I couldn't take my eye off that sofa! LOVE.
http://designfluff.blogspot.com/2012/02/quatrefoil-shape-lamp-shade-diy.html
The rug is beautiful. But since you have "my" sofa, I could settle for theirs – I bet the little boy rough housing gives it extra character!
Elizabeth Lee
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Dibs on the Rug at J. Crew
Many thanks, fairly refreshing, I enjoyed reading your article, You are wonderful!
Thank you!
Seeing this shop makes me want to jump on a plane and fly 40 hours to NYC from here in Malaysia just to see it, ha! And that belt! Sounds like you had a fun and interesting experience at the J. Crew shop that day. Thanks for sharing.
– Grace
Excited to see your new rug!
Back off lady! I've been coveting that rug since the remodel in Feb '11. Got the sad news from PR about the estimated price as well. At least we can still visit…. :)
Definitely a beautiful rug! And I think that glove display is way awesome- love it! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
forget the sofa, gimme those lights!!!! all 3 of them! :)