We are so excited to announce our latest giveaway- the Material Girls/Merida Free Area Rug Contest!

Merida has been designing sustainable and stylish area rugs for over 30 years.  We are so thrilled to be partnering up with this wonderful rug company and giving our readers the opportunity to win a free Merida area rug.

Winner will receive a 5′ x 8′ Serengeti Gazelle (sisal and linen) area rug valued at $1,800! (pictured above)

To enter, all you have to do is read the official rules (which state you can only enter once), complete the form on the link here, and click on the confirmation email to validate your entry.  Merida will ship to US and Canada.

The drawing will be held on August 31, 2009 and the winner will be announced on Material Girls, September 1st!

The Serengeti rug is just one of many rugs featured in their new Global Expedition line (others include the Alhambra, the Kyoto, and the Cortina).  The Serengeti was inspired by the exotic wildlife and landscape of the African wilderness.  This sisal and linen combo is woven in an earthy palette of sun and sand with shiny yards in a simple but visually stimulating design.

{Serengeti- Jacana}

{Serengeti- Ibis, Gazelle and Jacana}

{Turkana Sahara}

{Alhambra- Glacier and Camel}

{Turkana- Sahara}

{Kyoto- Locust, Glacier and Tupelo}

As you probably already know, sisal rugs are currently a very popular choice of rugs for the home because they are so versatile.  We love this area rug because it brings neutral texture to a room and looks great with any type of decor.  With a sisal, you aren’t tied to a particular color scheme which I LOVE as I am constantly changing around the rooms in my house.

{Kyoto- Locust, Glacier and Tupelo}

Contest ends August 31st- thanks for participating!