Since we moved into Southie five months ago, Alicia and I have been slowly decorating the house. We're moving slow on purpose, not wanting to make the mistake of buying an cheapo piece that we're going to want to replace in a few months. One thing that is taking a while to find is a rug for the living room. We're looking for a nice, modern rug that isn't going to cost an arm and a leg.

Well, it's Dwell to the rescue! At the bottom of their latest newsletter is a link to the "Win a Modern Carpet" Contest. All you have to do is give your name, email address, and phone number, and you can be in the running for a beautiful, hand made rug from Emma Gardner Design. The Curio rug (pictured above) is made in India from sustainable, 100% New Zealand wool, and you can rest assured that, as a member of RugMark, the rug was made without the use of child labor. Valued at $1,998, it is sure to be a quality modern accent for years to come.

As a matter of fact, I really need a new rug. Don't register, and I'll have a greater chance of winning!