diy stenciled rug

Do any of you remember about two and a half years ago when Linda @ Calling it Home

 invited any bloggers that wanted to participate to paint a rug. It ended up there were

twelve of us that took her up on it. As much as we've enjoyed the rug that I painted for

 our front entry, I've decided it's time to paint a new one. I actually love how the paint has

  worn and faded. In fact, at the end of my original reveal post I noted, "I considered sanding

 it to give it a worn look but I chickened out and decided to let it wear naturally."

Well, it's worn!   

DIY Stenciled Suzani Rug

After two and a half years of wear. 

Original

Oh wow, this is grungier than I thought! I've never washed it only vacuumed. 

I was pretty impressed with how the Ikea rug has worn and how the paint held up.

We are a messy family with a cat and golden retriever and we come and go through
 the front door almost exclusively and are always tracking in debris. The edges are
beginning to look too faded and the corners are showing wear. 

The bad news is Ikea no longer sells the Hessum rug I loved, so I picked up the Osted

not realizing it wasn't the same size until I opened it today. It's not available in the size
I like. Ugh...Ikea, you're messing with me! I think I've figured out a way to buy a longer
size and shorten it.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to start on it today,
which leaves more time for me to waffle over my choices....

 hautelook.com

houzz.com

architecturaldigest.com

tiffanyjonesinteriors.blogspot.ca

This big bold pattern with minimal math and brain damage looks easy appealing! :)