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Alternative to Seagrass & Jute

Over the last few months, I’ve been switching out most of the rugs in my house to seagrass and jute.  I’ve kept a few wool rugs, but I’m really enjoying the neutral color and rich texture brought to a space by natural grass rugs.  I will admit, though, as lovely as they are, there are a couple of downsides.  One is that they shed fibers and dust.  I’m used to huge fur balls with wool rugs, so jute shedding is tame in comparison.  It is a little annoying,though, and can be a big problem for people with allergies.

So, when Yasmin of Decor Steals contacted me about testing out a rug that looks like jute or seagrass, but is a made of a synthetic material that doesn’t shed, unravel, etc., I agreed to give it a try.  I’m pretty set on rugs, but my guest room floor has been naked for a while (my apologies to my in-laws!)  So, I rolled it out in the guest room.

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 I think it’s a great alternative to a natural fiber rug and, as a huge bonus, it can be hosed off, so it’s great for eating areas, homes with pets, play rooms, or indoor/outdoor spaces like porches.

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 The rug has a flat weave and it doesn’t feel scratchy underfoot, which is another complaint about some jute rugs, especially.  I wouldn’t describe it as super soft or plush, though…more like a berber carpet.

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The only category where jute and seagrass rugs pull ahead, in my opinion, is when it comes to having “soul.”  (That’s the kind of statement Jeff would roll his eyes at and then go on for three minutes about how much he needs a rug with some soul and one that is lacking soul would never do.)  What I mean by “soul” is that they have a texture and life about them that can’t be replicated with synthetic materials, although, as you can see in the pictures, this one comes very close.  I want to be honest in this review, so I wanted to point that out.

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may be thinking, “I haven’t seen that guest room for a while!”  Yes, you haven’t.  That’s because I’ve been using it as a dumping ground as I’ve been working on other parts of the house.  The parts not in the photographs above are evidence of that…

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The guest room is on my list, though.  It doesn’t need a total overhaul…just a little refresher and some cleaning out obviously.  I’ll share more on that later.

Anyway, the rug reviewed today is available through Decor Steals as their Deal of the Day!  It comes in 5.3 X 7.6 and 6.7 X 9.6 and the pads will be available through Decor Steals as well.

And, what’s a Decor Steals feature without a sneak peek of steals around the corner and a giveaway!  Here are some steals to look out for soon…

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Those are some awesome goodies!

Now, on to the giveaway.  Decor Steals is offering up $50 shop credits to TWO lucky readers.  These girls drive a hard bargain, so $50 will go a long way when shopping there. Here’s how to enter…

  • Entry one: Check today’s deal  and extended steals and tell us which deal strikes you the most (P.S: You can also vote for a future steal by liking any of the deals in the Pick Steal section – cool, right?)
  • Entry Two: Subscribe to their email newsletter and leave a second comment letting me know you have (or already are.)
  • Entry Three: LIKE their Facebook Page and leave a third comment.
  • Entry Four: Give them a +1 on Google Plus and leave one last comment letting me know you have.

This giveaway is only open to those living in the continental US and readers who are 18 and older. It will end Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at midnight PST and two winners will be randomly selected and announced next week.

Good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a paid sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

Marian Parsons 

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  2. I love the mason jar oil light set, I am already picturing myself cozied up to the patio table on a summer evening, fireflies winking in the dusk, the flame of the oil light flickering in unison.

  10. I’m snatching up one of these rugs for my front porch for the summer, which is a huge stretch on my part since there are five inches of snow and more coming as I look out my window!

  13. Like them on FB and get their newsletter! Love the Mason jar lights! I am pretty sure I need those for our patio this summer!

  22. I really like this jute look alike rug. For those with allergies to jute this would be awesome! I also, love the idea of an easy clean up and the use for indoor or outdoor use. Another Decor Steal would have to be the china caddy/ dish display…very cute.

    Thanks for passing these along!

  26. I love the rug, and the pillow that says “God bless the whole world…” Im in need of an outdoor rug and think this one might be it for that price!

  28. I like the 3 Tier french basket, but what I really like (and can’t find!) is that rotating bin you have pictured above!!

  30. How exciting. I love the look of the jute rugs but not the mess and texture (allergies). I am going to check them out! Thanks for the great information.

  56. I think I have +1’ed them. I’m still learning the Google tools. If not, well I’ve added them in my circle and I’m not sure, but I may have given rights to my first born… I clicked on ALOT! 🙂 fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance!!

  57. I love the metal storage cart that Decor Steals has on their site!! As a frequent shopper of the site, I am always on the look out for their awesome products.

  64. I love this rug from Decor Steals. Hmmm, may just have to get one for the dining room. 🙂

  71. For today’ s deals, I really do like the rug, and I might buy one for my living room for the summer! I hope they bring the metal farmhouse storage rack onto the site for sale … I picked it, and I know just where I’d use it!

  82. I really like the rugs they have available right now. I will need some soon after we put in our wood floors!

  106. Love today’s deal featured rug! It looks lovely and minimal cleanup is a big bonus to this stay-at-home mom! I don’t want to create more cleaning chores! This sounds like a great alternative to jute rugs!

  111. SO EXCITED about today’s Decor Steals deal! I have allergies, so I’ve been putting off getting a jute rug, so hopefully this will be the perfect solution for our home! Definitely one of my favorite deals!

  118. I love all of the steals! Having a hard time picking just one, but if having to chose just one, would have to be the French Three Tier Wire Basket….can do so much with that!

  121. I just received my 16″ boxwood wreath from Decor Steals. It is WONDERFUL! I love the 2-level wire caddy that they have in the pick steals & I keep waiting for the spinning organizer you have shown on here to come back again.

  125. I LOVE the rug and could use in several rooms in my home/cabin. I like the twirly divided piece above in this post and it would be great for organizing in my craft room.

  128. These rugs look really good, I have been waiting for something like this to put in a porch area we use constantly. I like the fact that they can be hosed off!

  143. I’ve bought several things for decor steals and I love them all!! I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE one of the rugs too. It’s my favorite, by far, on their website right now!

  156. Wow, I absolutely love the rug! As much as I love natural fiber rugs, the shedding has always been an issue. It’s great to have such an attractive alternative.

  176. Love the rug! The larger size would fit nicely in our living room! I visited the web site and also like the metal dish rack.

  183. Just subscribed to the decor steals newsletter…love the current daily rug deal and anything equestrian!! Rug would be ideal with our rescue kitties who have their claws! Have shied away from natural fiber rugs for this reason. Love your blog by the way! Looked for your products at Lucketts this weekend!

  187. We own a horse farm so I’m anxious for the horse statue to become available, of course! (Wracking my brain trying to think of a place I could use that rug. It’s awesome.)

  193. Since I’ve been looking for a rug I would certainly love this one…I think it looks just like a sea grass one.

  194. Oh goodness, your guest room made my heart smile. So much about it reminds me of my Grandma’s house – the furniture, that wonderful bedspread, and even the “dumping ground”! She just passed away two months ago and I’ve been extra homesick for all things Grandma, so this peek at your guest room was really welcome. Thank you, Marian!

  195. That rug would be great in my house with a husband and two kids with allergies! I like the rug and the three-tiered basket.

  218. I have been receiving their daily emails for several months now. Your right, they have great items at a very good price. Today I was most taken with the rug. I think it would look great under dining table. Should hold up with one messy kid and 4 dogs and 2 cats. I am also interested in the rotating divided organizer. Have to make up my mind very soon, before they are gone.

  219. Marian,
    Thank you thank you thank for this timely post! As I sit here and look at my gorgeous 100% Jute rug that is rolled and wrapped back up waiting for UPS to pick it up today for return. I saw yours a month or so ago and fell in love and searched and searched and got a great deal on one. It looks exactly like yours. It was thick, beautiful and I laid it out and LOVED on it all day. I literally left the room and came back in to see it all day long! lol
    Then I started to notice little “feathery” pieces of lose “loops” if you will. I would push them back through since you can’t cut them because they are loops. And I noticed them all over the rug throughout the day and the next. (I could live with the debris under the rug, no biggie) but we have dogs and cats and was this from them walking on it? I don’t know. I watched them like a hawk and didn’t see that but who knows? Was the weave loose? All I know is its on its way back and I was heartbroken!
    So the idea of a rug that looks like it but isn’t…I love that. And I get the “soul” comment because my gorgeous jute had it! Can you tell me about the weave of this “look alike” maybe for kids? pets? Thank you!
    And I just signed up for emails yesterday with Decor Steals and liked their facebook page and google plussed it and pinned it! lol…! I would love to win this one! I love the current rug deal today of the 8X10

  220. Oh and I love the farmhouse metal storage table! And the glass rack..and the pillow….

  222. I have to say, the Rug is my pick. I may have to actually buy that baby for my dining room which needs some texture.

  228. My fave on their site today would be the larger size of the Steal of the Day; I think I am going to order this for my family room.

  229. AND I Plus-Oned them on Google Plus.
    I never USE google plus, but I could certainly use 50 bucks!!

  234. have liked them on facebook for some time now…you were the one who first introduced me to them 🙂

  235. Oh Marian,

    I LOVE this rug! As a girl (and a family) allergic to dust/dust mites/animal dander etc this rug would work WONDERFully for us!! I have so many items in our home that come from Decor Steals and I just can’t sing their praises loud enough!!

  237. SO funny…..since I made curtains just like yours I have been looking for that type of rug to put in the room! Love it! I subscribe and get their emails, I like on Facebook and I gave them a great rating on Google!

  242. Checked decor steals, the rug that is today’s steal is fabulous! Definitely strikes me the most 🙂

  252. I have been receiving their email’s for a while – and have ordered several items which have all be fabulous!!

  257. I love,love,love the FRENCH THREE TIER WIRE BASKET. I’ve been eyeing it every time they offer it.

  270. Wow, I’d choose the {Utilitarian Charm} French Three Tier Wire Basket. It would look great in my kitchen.

  282. Well I love that tall basket but I already have it… I’d say I like the dish rack with the cup hooks the best 🙂
    Susan

  289. I really love the Three Tier Wire Basket – I’ve seen other versions of this but just love the details on this one!

  295. hello! I love todays steal, and the mason jar candle/ lantern, and the tea caddy for a future pick!

    blessings,
    aimee

  297. I love this giveaway! We’re actually on the hunt for a rug just like this. I also love the three tier wire basket. So cute!

  299. I love the look of the jute inspired rug!
    I also signed up for their email and liked them on facebook. Hopefully That will help me keep track of there awesome deals. 🙂

  302. I love the rug. I have been looking for one for the dining room, having had a jute rug in there before. I have been looking for a better option. This is perfect.

  307. I love the rug. However, I absolutely adore the horse shown above! I hope I don’t miss that one! 🙂

  308. I love the idea of a non-shedding jute look rug for my asthmatic daughter – we love the look of jute, but she’s never been able to tolerate the fiber shed. I really like {Farmhouse Vintage} Mason Jar Oil Light Lids, Set Of 2 – very cute! They would look great in our home! Thanks so much!

  318. I would love to have one of the “jute look” rugs. I usually love everything they have! 🙂

    Blessings

    1. OOps! I had a little mishap while leaving my comment.
      I currently receive Decor Steals Daily email. I have been looking for a nice rug for my family room that won’t break the bank. I’ve decided to give this one a try. I love the fact that Miss Mustard Seed has already reviewed this pick!

  326. Oh my, how I love that rug but I totally love the oil light mason jar. I may just have to buy some for my son’s upcoming wedding.

  331. I am a Decor Steals e-mail subscriber. I would like the jute-inspired rug for my dining room.

  334. I guess the only comment I have about the new rug is that is made out of “durable polypropylene” – another chemical combination that can cause other bad side effects in our bodies and environment. Synthetic is not always better, even more so when made overseas in unhealthy factories. Just sayin….

  337. The jute inspired rug steal inspires me the most because 1) I am in need of a good neutral rug for an outdoorsy type living space and 2) this one can be hosed off (!).

  339. I have rugs all through my home(s) because of the wood floors. This rug looks like something I would purchase – easy care is what I like and neutral is another great factor.

  350. Just LIKED this rug on the Décor Steals site. Thanks for inspiring us and pointing this one out. I already subscribe to their emails and have liked their Facebook page. Would so appreciate the giveaway so that I could afford to get this rug for my dining room. I am in the midst of updating that room and it would be the frosting on the cake. Thank you!!!!

  353. I love the synthetic ‘jute’ rugs. I am purchasing one to try out in my entry way. I do wish they had a runner available, though.

  354. I like the look of the rug. At one time, there was concern about synthetics “offing”. I that an issue?

  363. I love the rug and receive their emails daily. Have ordered quite a few things from Decor Steals and I love them all!

  364. I love the synthetic jute rug today, both sizes, but I purchased the larger one and hope to win to purchase a second one or a rug pad. Thanks!

  369. I subscribe to the Decor Steals newsletter and feel like they are part of my family! (right after cousin Marian)

  371. how does the synthetic seagrass compare healthwise / toxinwise with wool and natural fiber rugs?

  376. I gave Decor Steals a +1 on Google plus, and would rate both of you higher if I could!

  380. Liked them on Facebook, +1 them on Google, signed up for their newsletter and I am especially fond of the two tier cart.
    Good luck to everyone!

  384. I’m loving the idea of a rug I can hose off that doesn’t look like it’s an outdoor rug. I also love that 3 tiered basket though.

  397. Hi Marion,

    I just purchased the larger of the two rugs today! I receive their e-mails every day and have purchased quite a few things from them! I have liked them again on B!

  400. I am thrilled with that rug! I have been wanting something like this – the look for seagrass and the no fuss cleaning. Great! I may just order one of these.

  404. I love this rug! It would look perfect in our sunroom and with two kiddos and a dog, I like that it can be rinsed off pretty easy!

  414. I really like that three tiered metal fruit stand in the extended steals, and also the “jute” rug.

  416. Oh Thank you. My dreams of a look in easy maintenance. I NEED this rug. Sorry it’s my fave look since living in South Carolina. Missing that here but striving for it in Washington state.

  418. I liked there Facebook, subscribe to there page through my email, my favorite is the wire basket stand in the pick steal section although think I need to order a rug for my new basement. Thanks for sharing.

  424. I love the rug- I have been reluctant to get a jute or seagrass rug before because we don’t wear shoes in the house and I don’t care for the way it feels, but this would be the best of both worlds.

  428. I liked Decor steals on FB. I love the French 3 tiered wire basket!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!!

  430. Love the French Three-tiered Wire Basket and the wood slat chair that is a future steal.

  435. I love the rug & I would use it under my dining room table. I just joined their email list. Their selection is really great!

  449. I’ve been following these guys for awhile…they never fail to inspire me!
    I also like the 3 tiered baskets…among other goodies…

  450. Love the pillow in their extended steals section! Hope that boxwood wreath you showed in this post comes available again, it’s gorgeous!

  454. The steal that caught my eye is the jute rug! I’ve been wanting a large one for my dining room!!

  465. thanks for the rug info I”M SO EXCITED. Liked DecorSteals on Facebook so my friends can see it!!

  466. Oh, I need a rug desperately! I subscribe to their site and like them on facebook, as well. I just received the egg basket from Décor Steals and I love it..I have ordered quite a few things from them and they are all even better than in the photos. Diane

  468. I love that this rug is not has scratchy as a jute rug. I like to walk around in my bare feet. 🙂

  470. I love the dish caddy/display rack, but my favorite is that spinning hardware/nail holder type thing you had the photo of… I am really wanting one of those!!!

    Thanks

  471. I’ve followed Décor Steals for quite a while and purchased many items. They have great customer service!

  474. My favorite photo by far…..the pile of “stuff” in the guest room!!! You ARE real! :-)!

    Kellene

  475. If they had a “love” button on fb I would hit it for Décor Steals! But I can only “like” them.

  476. I resigned up for Decor Steals emails. I’d unsubscribed because my finances are limited at the moment and i was trying not to be tempted by their fabulous things… But you inspired me to resubscribe!

  479. Oh, my, I’d love to have the French Three Tiered Wire Basket. I can see my sewing supplies in Mason jars lovingly displayed on my sewing table perfectly in that wonderful space-saving beauty. Just wish there was some room in the budget for it. So if I was the lucky one, that’s what I’d pick! Thanks, Jackie

  482. I’m not on Facebook but I pinned the dish caddy…

    btw – I’m with you on thinking about the soul of things I buy… I avoid synthetic products 99% of the time, so the rug wouldn’t be an option for me…

  484. I’m already getting the Decor Steals emails. So many pretty things, so much fun to look and dream!

  497. I would choose the rug–great alternative for us because of allergies, and polyprophylene (sp?) wears really well.

  504. Just subscribed to the Emails and liked them on FB. I had never heard of them and I LOVE their things! Oh my goodness, so many things look like flea market finds, but so much easier to just order online:)

    And I am totally a fan of the rug–I do like the look of jute or seagrass, but it dents in if you set heavy furniture on it; and if water or snow or food gets on them—well forget about it! So this newer version with the look of natural fibers but the versatility of a synthetic–that’s for me:)

  508. Off-Topic
    What is the manufacturer and pattern name of the blue & white dishes pictured on your homepage?

  510. Exactly what I’ve been looking for. I can use it in the hearthroom in winter and on the deck in summer! Perfect.
    Went right to the site from yours and ordered my rug and pad.
    Well done. Thank you.

  511. I subscribe to their emails. Its so fun to check what great surprise will be there everyday!

  514. Love the synthetic sisal at Decor Steals. Have liked their Facebook page and I a now following them.

  515. I like the dish caddy and the farmhouse storage rack…..I can think of several uses for both items.

  535. entry #3, liked the FB page. Love the buckets they are showing as giveaways. Also, would Love to win the jute rug 🙂

  539. 1. I love the rug
    2. I am already subscribed to their newsletter
    3. I already LOVE their Facebook page

    I love anything “Mason” so the jars are fabulous!

  540. I would have to say I love the horse since I already have the exact one, I think. At least it looks likt it.

  546. I had already signed up for email, liked the Facebook page, would love to win the money and buy the jute rug, and gave them a nod on google+!

  551. 1. I love the faux Seagrass Rug and if I hadn’t bought so much from them in the past month, I just might pull the trigger on that one too!
    2. I already subscribe to their email newsletter.
    3. I liked them on FB.
    🙂

  554. I like the rug. I have always loved your guest room !

    They have some nice things. I liked them all. I really liked the dish caddy. I would like to have the dishes inside it too :).

  556. I love the rug and I also love the three tire wire basket! Not sure what I would choose because I have a spot for both of them!

  560. I am a DAILY SHOPPER at Décor Steals!……………. LOOOOOVE all their stuff!………. And of course, LOVE this rug!

  568. I have done it all!!!! 1. Love the rug! 2. I subscribed! #. 3. Liked their page and lastly adding to google plus #1…

  571. Loved today’s deal so much (the gorgeous rug) that I have already ordered one! I do already subscribe to their daily newsletter. That’s two entries???

  573. I’ve been following Décor Steals & You on FB for quite awhile now…Love both as well as Antique FarmHouse….Thanks so much.

  574. I follow Decor Steals in my email and on Pinterest. I love the rug and would love it in my bedroom. I can’t wait to see that horse that they have in the future steals. Want that!! Oh I also get the Decor Steals newsletter also.

  601. I love the faux sea grass rug, especially because it’s a beautiful neutral rug that would work in any space.

  602. Hi Marian, I love the faux sea grass rug and already ordered the 5×8 size earlier today! I would love to have pretty much anything on the Decor Steals site! Thanks!

  606. I LOVE THE FRENCH THREE TIER WIRE BASKET! THE TIERED BASKETS COME IN HANDY ALL OVER THE HOUSE. 🙂

  618. 1. My favorite is the jute-look rug.

    2. I am a current subscriber.

    3. Am I allowed to “like” their FB page multiple times? I have already “liked” in the past.

    4. I must be technically challenged because I can’t figure out to leave them a 1+. (DUH) I am already following them.

  620. Love the rug….jute stains SO badly, even from water if it’s a light color. Liking this alternative, plus the shed/dust factor is eliminated. I have a big dog, so this sounds quite intriguing and I’m currently searching for a rug for the living room. Thanks for the idea!

  623. I have been looking for an outdoor jute like rug for quite awhile so I would love that. I subscribed to their newsletter.

  626. I already recieve the emails daily and love the products! I would love the rug under my dining room table! Also any of the metal baskets and trays!

  627. As always, I love toe preserved boxwood wreaths! Would so love to win so one of those babies could be mine!

  632. Love the jute inspired rug! It’s so wonderful that it doesn’t shed and is easy to clean and yet looks so much like real jute. I think I need one of these!

  634. I went to goggle+. Fumbled around and I think I am following them there. Hope thus counts. Goggle + is not something that I have looked into!

  639. I ordered two of these rugs…hoping they solve my pet problem…if they’re not natural enough looking, I’ll just use them outside. Love the versatility!

  643. I liked the facebook page, goole plused, commented, and now I am commenting again- ’nuff said!

  649. I LOVE and Like everything about Decor Steal. I do subscribe to their email newsletter.

  653. I love the rug! Perfect for my bedroom. I signed up for their specials and liked them on Facebook!

  654. I left a a comment on their Facebook page today regarding Decor Steals woven area rug.

  660. Hi Marian… my favorite was from the Picked Steals, the Dish Caddy/China Display. Loved the pretty look of the red and white transferware against the simplicity of the wire rack! Someday I will win something…LOL…that is why I keep entering your contests. Plus I get to see new vendors and products. Thanks!
    Pam B.

  663. I also “Liked” their page on Facebook. Love that they are finding items that are featured in the “Flea Market Find” magazine, one of my favs.

  665. My pick? The rug. I need a rug in my office and while I really want a white fur (fake of course) rug, I know it is something that is a bit silly when I have 4 cats and a black (shedding) dog! So this might be a perfect fit!!

  667. I created a google plus account as I didn’t have one and shared their website and Todays Steal.

  668. I subscribed to their Newsletter via my email. Think I have covered all of the categories now. Just wanted to tell you I love the chenille bedspread in your guestroom Haven’t seen one like it. You find the best stuff!

  674. I all ready receive their emails and liked them on face book. Have bought sone beautiful stuff through them, loved them all! I would pick the rug.

  685. Can’t decide between the woven rug and the French 3 tier basket, both would be great additions to the kitchen! Which we’re currently updating!

  690. While I like the rug, I’m a natural fiber gal. So I looked at the extended steals and really like the mason jar oil wick lids.

  711. I love the larger of the two rugs, the one for $154.50, and if I win the $50 I’ll apply it to the purchase of that rug!

  718. I really like the wire baskets. The rug is great too, but I don’t know where to put it. I have the perfect place for the baskets though!

  732. I like the rugs best. They are perfect for getting that sea grass look with my pet and children filled farmhouse! Thanks!

  733. The rug looks really nice. I have a jute rug, but the grandkids complain that they can’t walk barefoot on it.

  735. I love the synthetic jute rug! I also rally like the future steal dish rack/china display basket. I can see that holding a bunch of art supply tools.

  738. I love the glass/mason jar caddy! That would be handy in the summer when taking drinks outside to the porch!

  743. I’m a regular and I never thought I’d see anything like money map press on your site. Really?

  744. I love Decor Steals. They have awesome items. I love the cushion and especially the saying – God bless the whole world no exceptions. Isn’t that lovely? It can be found in the extended steals.

  746. I ‘liked’ Decor Steals awhile back. Who hasn’t? Great site. Dangerous site in the eyes of my husband, though. LOL

  750. The rug would be perfect for our little cabin in the woods. Totally like the dish rack! Hope it’s a future offering.

  792. left a comment on facebook, rug is my favorite. already subscribe to their newsletter! their things are wonderful.

  794. Doesn’t get much better than this – durable, beautiful and washable. This is the answer to my problem. This rug would look fabulous in my living room and I would not have to PAINT, YES PAINT, my floor.

  798. The rug would be my favorite, definitely. I need one for my guestroom. I also liked their facebook page.

  801. The rug…for sure…because my sunroom is bare! Hose it off? With two preschoolers and a husband entering there, I will need that.

  804. My favorite Decor Steal right now is the three tier basket! Although I am also tempted by the jute rug! Thanks for the chance to win!

  808. The jute rug for sure! Redoing a few rooms soon in my house, and know I could use that either in the bedroom or dining area!

  812. The French 3-tiered wire basket is a beauty!
    I love decor steals, so glad to see that you do as well!

  814. I checked out the deals and love the {Utilitarian Charm} French Three Tier Wire Basket! What a great giveaway!

  817. I am in love with the rug they have for sale today and immediately thought of you when I saw it this morning! 🙂

  829. The rug from decor steals is very nice with a good price. I like the glass holder from the pick steals section.

  830. I looked all over their webpage but can’t find the metal round cubby thing that is an upcoming steal. I really like that one. That is what I would pick. 🙂

  837. I like all of their steals and deals but could use the indoor outdoor jute inspired rug the most.

  838. Picked a deal on Decor steals,
    Subscribed to the newsletter,
    Liked them on Facebook,
    +1 them on Google
    Winning the rug would be PRICELESS,

  842. Thanks for sharing. I was looking for a rug for my vacation cottage rental and I think this is a good solution. I bought the large rug today, and signed up for the newsletter.

    I recently bought a jute rug from pier one and while it looks great in the cottage it is heavy to lift to vacuum under and sheds a lot. Additionally I was turned off by the dirt that was in it…I had to do a lot of vacuuming to get it out. I wanted to buy the jute rug like you bought from pottery barn, however since I am renting out the cottage when I am not there, I didn’t feel I could justify putting in something that nice.

    I can’t wait to see the decor steals rug and see how it looks in my cottage.

    Renee

  847. I love getting their newsletter in my mailbox everyday. It’s amazing how quickly they ship your orders, too.

  857. That rug looks pretty, but I agree with you….there’s just something to be said about a natural rug. Right now we have a large patterned wool rug in our living room but have thought about changing it out to a sea grass rug….just so I’m free to explore with more decorating options with a neutral background. However, I am worried that a sea grass rug in our main area wouldn’t be comfortable. I’ve used them in other areas, but not really where we sit/play (we have 2 little kiddos so we’re on the floor a lot!) Anyhow…wanted to know what you thought of yours in your living room thus far….thanks!!

    Oh, and as far as Decor Steals (fun giveaway btw) I looove the wire tierd baskets—just lovely. 🙂

    Gail

  862. Thank you for sharing this rug. I am allergic to jute and have always loved the look of it.
    This is a great alternative.

    I love this deal!!!

  863. I have always refrained from using the grassy rugs due to the shedding & allergies of our Grandkids. So the synthetic rug would be perfect for under my kitchen table where we eat, talk, laugh, & share our latest happenings. I think we became not just a family but BFF’s around our table! It’s a very important area for us, so it has to be just right.

    My pick on the Extended Steal is the mason jars lids with wicks! I Love mason jars & those would be a real interesting addition to my mantel.

    My Pick Steal is that awesome Tea Caddy!! I will be watching my new newsletter for more information as to when those little dumplings come in 😉

    I am so thrilled that I came across you guys.

  867. Well, that was easy! I would love to have about five of those mason jar lamp lids. This is the perfect weather for a little glow in the evenings.

  879. I like the wire tiered baskets. I already receive their newsletter and I liked their FB page.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  889. This is my second comment, I already subscribe to Decor Steal’s newsletter – love them!

  897. I have my eye on that dish rack under future steals! Also, I would love to have that rug for my patio!
    Thanks,
    Charlotte T

  898. I already subscribe to their newsletter! I love seeing Decor Steals in my inbox everyday at 10am!
    Thanks,
    Charlotte T

  905. Entry #1 – Out of today’s steal and the extended steals, I must say I like the rug the most. Angel wings are pretty too, but one needs a lot of free wall space for those (which I don’t have).

  907. oh man… It’s tough to pick the best deal today. I LOVE those wings, but a faux jute rug is appealing. I love the look of my jute rug in the dining room, but mine sheds dust like CRAZY.

  912. Entry #1–My favorite is one of the “coming soon” steals you posted…since I don’t know what it is, I will just call it the two-tiered metal twirly thing! 🙂

  915. I love the horse the most. We have horses in the backyard and everything in the house is about horses! I subscribed, liked and did the google thing.

  921. I love the rug. I have been looking for a runner in my kitchen and I think this just might fit the bill. I have been following you for a long time and I want to try your paint. I just wonder if it would be good for kitchen cabinets, do you think it would hold up to constant use? I just got a short church pew and am excited to paint it with the distressed look. Anyway, thanks for the rug info. Jan

  924. Signed up for their newsletter. I have to say, I just stumbled on your blog yesterday and I am in love. Your style is amazing! Thank you!

  927. Hi, me again. I subscribed to Decor Steals, Liked and followed on Facebook, and finally gave them a Google+. Hope I win as I can use the money to pay for the runners 🙂

  929. i love the pair of large angel wings. Actually, might just have to buy them for my daughter’s room..

  934. I love the rug and need a new one in my living room. With two dogs one of which is big and hairy, they have really worn out my old wool one. Thanks for the opportunity to enter this giveaway!

  944. I like the French 3 Tier Wire Basket, but I also like the faux jute rug. I think the synthetic material would hold up better with my kitten.

  948. Definitely the rug that you tried out! I love jute rugs and I love that it won’t shed and is easier to clean.
    Thanks so much! Meg

  953. Entry #2, Although I like all of them and I do love those wings…I’m in a house full of boys….so my pick is the rug! I have two in the hall and in my kitchen and I love the texture and natural color. I don’t like how mine unravel and shed though so this rug seems like a great substitute.

  956. Love the rug! Never thought I would go for an interior rug that was made out of polypropylene, but this could be a winner.

  975. I’ve already signed up for their emails and love them! They are a bit distracting though, since I always end up going to their site and look at whats going on. 😉

  978. Count me in on the contest. The rug looks great in the room and I like the red toile. I just found a stool like the one in the room. I have a big fern on it, but yours looks cute as a bedside table.

  980. Love this rug! I subscribed to the newsletter and liked Decor Steals on Facebook, plus I gave it a +1 on Google. BTW, I’m a new reader and absolutely love this blog. I want a house that looks like yours!

  983. Entry #1 – I’m LOVING the Farmhouse Vintage Mason Jar Oil Lights with lids!!
    Entry #2 – Subscribed!
    Entry #3 – Liked on Facebook!
    SO fun!

  988. Entry #3 Complete.
    I forgot on my Number 1 to post, that I would LOVE to have a new Rug like the one you are showing. =)

  990. Love the rug! Today’s deal tin canisters could have a lot of uses around this house, but I love the pick a steal – dish caddy, that is adorable.

  991. Have been subscribed and receiving emails for a long while now, and have bought a lot of things.

  998. Love the rug for my front hall and the Tin canisters…yum. But the metal baskets are always a favorite of mine, can one have too many???

  1007. I am already a member of the Decor Steals family. I have successfully ordered from their site. While I am not a fan of hanging animal heads, I do like the French Candle Chandelier. And $50 would allow a lot of shopping for the money!

  1012. I have also been looking for this beautiful synthetic alternative jute rug featured. Do you know the brand or where it can be bought? Thanks!

  1013. I am searching for an alternative to Jute rugs. I like the looks, unfortunately cannot have it on my patio because I live in a rainy state. Can you please forward me the info on the alternative rug that you tried out. Im praying it looks like jute. Thank you so much Tee

  1014. I would love to have the name and manufacturer info as well. Could you forward those to my email please?

  1015. Looking for the name and manufacturer of the sea grass rug alternative please
    Thank you

  1016. Would be great to have the name/manufacturer info. Is it possible for you to provide? Thank you.

  1018. Nice worthless blog post. No way to find the rug on this page at all. Brand name? model name? Material? Nice job. /s

  1019. Dear Miss Mustardseed, where can we buy this rug? Who makes it? I’ve looked all over Deal steals website and I cannot find it. Thank you

  1020. I love this idea of an alternative to juteBut you feel to ever give any information of the name of the rug so it’s impossible to find it would you be able to give the name of the product

  1021. I love this idea of an alternative to juteBut you feel to ever give any information of the name of the rug so it’s impossible to find it would you be able to give the name of the product

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