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Nichols rugs are Chinese Art Deco rugs. Almost all the rugs in my house are Nichols rugs, they're the only rug I know about. Ebay has them. Rugs can be insanely expensive, these are relatively affordable and also thicker than most rugs. A good tip for rugs is never to skimp out on a rug pad, get the thickest most expensive pad you can find, the feeling underfoot is so much more luxurious and it makes it so you can really lie down and sprawl out on the floor. I am the type of person who likes to sit on the floor a lot, in my opinion it’s extra seating if you have a nice enough rug situation.
Feb 10, 2022
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Mar 8, 2024
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I never knew how much rugs meant to me until recently when I watched the movie Aftersun. There is a scene in the movie where the main character tells his daughter that Turkish/Persian style rugs always tell a story (also other cultures use rugs too). The rug then takes on a different meaning in the movie but I won't spoil it. I think realized that during my whole life, I can vividly recall all the rugs in my childhood home. When I walk into a room, the first thing I notice is the rug. When I touch or lay down on certain rugs, I can recall buried memories. When I was 21 and moved in with my partner, the first house we rented had a beautiful Persian rug left behind by the last owner. I was in complete shock that they left it and when we moved, my landlord said we could have it. I vacuum it several times weekly and often just stare at it fondly and try and figure out what the story is. This rug has come to mean so much to me that I can't ever see myself not having it in the place that I live. I recommend getting a really nice quality rug that can last you a long time.
Apr 3, 2025
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GET YOUR CRIB RIGHT. This is another spot I’ve only secretly told people about but I want you guys to be the best versions of yourselves and that includes making your home a place you enjoy being in. I live in a 1950’s mid century modern home so these rugs match the vibe and look I’m going for perfectly. But don’t worry, I’ve seen these rugs in concrete studios, wood lofts, etc and they just work. They just look good everywhere. Throw out your IKEA rug and start building a quality home - the prices are super reasonable, I think I’ve spent no more than $250 on a single rug? This dude is legit and it will spice up your decor, I promise.
Feb 16, 2021
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My friend Lex Brown visited LA last year and told me to watch this show. She said start with season 7. I can't even say how captivated and obsessed I became with this show. Alone is a reality show about people surviving in the remote wilderness by themselves, and they have to film it all themselves. The person who lasts the longest wins. Season 7 is set in the Arctic and the format is slightly different because they have to survive for 100 days to win. I am so impressed by these people and their skills and I just can't recommend it enough. I think starting with season 7 is so good, then you can go back and watch from the beginning or whatever. Season 7 is perfect.
Feb 10, 2022
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I'm always interested in finding out people's priorities and hierarchies when it comes to eating, drinking, cooking, etc. I am not interested in enduring life without nice flatware, but I will drink out of a cheap IKEA glass no problem. The feeling of lifting a cheap fork or spoon physically bothers me, I like to hold something with some weight. Conversely drinking out of a really expensive, thin glass gives me anxiety, like I could take a bite out of it. It gives me the creeps. I really like vintage pottery barn flatware for the weight, you can ebay/etsy around for them. We just got a pattern called antique rope for our cabin in Montana (I’m not going to do any montana spoilers - you don't do it out of respect for the sanctity and the mindset of the vibe of the state) but the weight of them is insane, like a weapon - it’s fitting. For California we use the Matilda Goad rainbow cutlery set. I love her teaspoons and I eat with those ninety percent of the time, even a big bowl of soup I will eat it with a small teaspoon, I just prefer a smaller bite.
Feb 10, 2022
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I have been passionate about this on Twitter and I hope it is helping people. This will keep you from getting sick, or if you are sick it will help you recover faster. It comes in two forms: capsules and tablets. The capsules are easier to take, the tablets are horse pills that taste absolutely awful, but they work better. My hardcore regime is 6 tablets 3x a day if I am trying to prevent being sick or if I am sick. For more casual maintenance you can take ~3 to 6 per day. I always bring them on international trips to help with jetlag and protect my immune system. My other travel secret is nuun caffeinated electrolyte tablets - the product is called sport+ caffeine. It's for athletes but I find it so helpful for travel and being in a hotel, it's so convenient to just drop a tab into a glass of water. The hydration from the electrolytes is really helpful for jet lag and I like easy access to caffeine. One of my pet peeves is being away from home and having to get dressed to go out for a cup of coffee or tea, I like to enjoy these things in bed in private - I don't want to see anyone. The nuun tablets are a way to deal with that if there is no coffee maker in the room, although almost all hotels will have a hot water kettle and even if it's not in the room you can usually request it. I travel with my own tea for this reason. I switch between Harney & Sons Paris tea and Mariage Frères Marco Polo because you can get both sachets - and you don’t need a mug to brew tea, you can pour hot water into a glass from the bathroom and it's better anyway because you can see the color of the tea and get the strength just right. One more thought on the nuun tablets - they are amazing for a hangover but i don’t drink anymore so thankfully I no longer have to worry about that. If want to feel “festive” my favorite n/a beer is the pale partake its only 10 calories and not sweet, I just wish they would change the name because it’s really embarrassing and dumb.
Feb 10, 2022