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Are you REALLY ready to take the plunge and start a business?

16 April 2018

So you have a great idea for a business. If you are anything like me you want to spend your days fulfilled and doing something you really love. Right? Read More...

4 things to remember when purchasing a rug

14 April 2018

Not all rugs are created equal! As a consumer there are several factors to consider when purchasing a rug  Read More...

Choosing the Right Rug for Your Home

July 5, 2017

So you’re on the hunt for the perfect rug? Getting the balance right doesn’t have to be difficult and should be fun. The right rug should be both functional while pulling a space together in a harmonious and cohesive way. Read More ...

April 26, 2017

Creating a stylish home should not come at the expense of the world’s most impoverished and vulnerable people. In fact, if you buy ethically made carpets you can actually help put an end to the exploitative cycle.  Read More ...

Ruthie Lazerson Rug and Textile Designer

July 26, 2017

With her intrinsic, inimitable and whimsical design approach, South African-born Ruth Lazerson is a rug and textile designer – and I’m calling it… she has the coolest career in history. Read More ...

Simple Ways to Make Your Room Pop

May 15, 2017

Renovating, re-decorating or just bought a new place? Do you have a few blank walls that are crying out for something beautiful to dress them up?  Read More ...

April 22, 2017

The Rainforest Collection is bang on trend using the green palette  Read More ... on page 40

ruthie L. designs

June 12, 2017

We are excited to introduce you to ruthie L. designs, a textile and rug design studio which is launching its phenomenal debut rug and wall art collections!  With a focus on utilising the highest quality materials and ethically creating truly unique pieces, ruthie L. designs is excited to unveil The Secrets of Nature Rug Collection. Read More ...

Introducing ruthie L. designs

May 29, 2017

We chatted with Ruthie Lazerson, owner and creator of textile, rug, and wall art design studio ruthie L. designs. To celebrate the launch of her debut collection, Ruthie recently unveiled The Secrets of Nature Rug Collection, along with five wall art collections. The rug collection is inspired by the raw and natural patterns that you can find in the Australian environment.  Read More ...

Touch Me

June, 2017

These tactile finds will bring inviting texture to your living room  View on page 50

Winter Warmth

June, 2017 Issue 61

Retro Abstract Wall Art Collection   View more on page 112

ruthie L. designs Member Focus

June 22, 2017

Welcome to ACID Member Focus. Find out how ruthie L. designs utilises her ACID Membership Benefits to support her IP Rights!   Read More ...

Alumni Success

July 18, 2017

Today we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring catch up with Ruth and her ongoing design journey. Below, Ruth shares on her her gorgeous nature-inspired rug collection, her passion for ethical design, and an exciting manufacturing collaboration.  Read More ...

UPB Graduate Interview with Ruth Lazerson

March 12, 2016

Today we are delighted to share with you an interview with Ruth Lazerson of Ruthie L. Designs in Australia who is a graduate of The Ultimate Portfolio Builder which she took in September 2015.  Read More ...

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