Meet Brooke Ray and fall in love with her beautiful company, Locust Lane Rugs.  Brooke's multigenerational rugs & heirloom pieces are meant be in your homes & families for many, many years.   If you have ever designed or decorated a home, you probably have spent a lot of time looking at and searching for the perfect rug.  We all know that when you find the right rug it can not only anchor the room but it can be a true showstopper.  But you probably also know how painstaking that process is...Brooke has truly changed the way you can shop for your next rug.  Brooke is your new go to expert when it comes to rugs in your home. She gives us the best cleaning tips, and huge time saving tips when shopping for your next rug. Where to put them, what materials we should be using in which rooms and SIZING- one of the most important parts of the rug puzzle.  And Brooke gives us permission to just enjoy your rugs, host the party, serve the food and don't worry...the red wine will come out!  Her number one tip-  do not buy a rug that is too small! Brooke is a mother of 3, lives in Huntsville Alabama with her family and had a previous career in education.  At one point in time Brooke's journey led her to Ethiopia where she was writing textbooks!!  Enjoy this knowledge filled episode and definitely listen to this before you make your next rug purchase. Visit LocustLaneRugs.com and get ready for a completely enjoyable  and personalized shopping experience. Don't forget to rate this episode..this helps my podcast grow! xx