Five years ago, after several bouts of obsessively googling patterns, brands, and fabrics, I thought I had found the perfect rug for my home. Its blue and red palette brought some much-needed color set against my beige couch. Its wool material was perfect for everyday wear and tear. Its “vintage” status made it, and by extension, me, feel cool. So I pulled the trigger, typed in my credit card details, and clicked buy. Read more