Posts in Rummaging 101
Rummaging 101: Identifying Natural Fibers (aka: Your Fiber Cyber Study)

Last week we talked about the difference between Wicker and Rattan and it got me thinking about how I am probably really butchering the names of the fibers that actually make up different materials. For example, any basket I see is basically “rattan” to me. Or any natural fiber rug is “jute”. But that’s obviously not the case.

Today I thought it would be helpful to identify the difference in all these natural fiber materials. What’s the difference between bamboo and rattan? Or what is the difference between cane and rattan? Check out the information below:

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Rummaging 101: Tips to Navigate Craigslist

When I first met Sarah Lyon (@dctoat) about a year ago, I basically thought she was the little sister I never had.  She loves Higher Education as much as I do, loves interior designs AND...she's an amazing Craigslist shopper.  The stuff this woman has gotten off Craigslist blows my mind.  Ya'll, she's like a NBA Baller status Craigslister. 

Recently we put our heads together to come up with a little bit of a rules of the Craigslist game...you know a list of "Helpful Tips to Navigate Craigslist".  

What do you think we should add to the list? Do you disagree or agree with the points we have made? I'd love to hear your feedback and stories!!

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