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2018
- Nov 29, 2018 Creative Matters takes New York Nov 29, 2018
- Oct 29, 2018 Design matters: our 30 years of creating rugs Oct 29, 2018
- Sep 27, 2018 Winning carpets for Las Vegas resort Sep 27, 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 Our rugs shine in Marriott redesign Aug 29, 2018
- Jul 18, 2018 Handloomed Flatweaves for the New Kimpton Saint George Jul 18, 2018
- Jun 13, 2018 The delights and challenges of the spiral staircase Jun 13, 2018
- May 8, 2018 Honouring Inuit Art Through Large-Scale Wall Hangings at the New Iqaluit Airport May 8, 2018
- Mar 14, 2018 The social impact of fair trade rugs - behind the scenes with Creative Matters President Carol Sebert Mar 14, 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Meet Ali McMurter, Creative Matters Vice President and Partner Feb 14, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 Using collection designs for a custom project Jan 22, 2018
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2017
- Dec 13, 2017 Our designers' favourite rugs Dec 13, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 We've created a new type of rug Nov 16, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 The creation of a custom wallcovering Oct 16, 2017
- Sep 15, 2017 Refreshing a carpet design for the Soho Grand Hotel Sep 15, 2017
- Aug 30, 2017 Welcome two new rug collections! Aug 30, 2017
- Jul 30, 2017 The admin team and the smooth client experience Jul 30, 2017
- Jul 11, 2017 Creative Matters and our work with fair trade and Label STEP Jul 11, 2017
- Jun 12, 2017 Our new look book! Jun 12, 2017
- Apr 18, 2017 Meet Ana Cunningham, Creative Director at Creative Matters Apr 18, 2017
- Mar 30, 2017 Stunning designs for a contemporary Bermuda hotel Mar 30, 2017
- Feb 17, 2017 The joy of machine-made carpeting with no repeat Feb 17, 2017
- Jan 16, 2017 Floor-to-ceiling for the Andaz Ottawa Hotel Jan 16, 2017
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2016
- Dec 16, 2016 President's Choice: Carol Sebert's 2016 rug highlights Dec 16, 2016
- Nov 15, 2016 Why wool is so perfect for rugs Nov 15, 2016
- Oct 17, 2016 Creative Matters rugs in Deloitte's new workspace redesign Oct 17, 2016
- Sep 20, 2016 Behind the scenes with carpets for Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew Sep 20, 2016
- Aug 15, 2016 Top 6 questions interior designers have about rug creation Aug 15, 2016
- Jul 13, 2016 Four rugs for the fantastical Faena Hotel Miami Beach Jul 13, 2016
- Jun 17, 2016 10 Rugs that reveal the hidden power of neutrals Jun 17, 2016
- May 16, 2016 The latest on handknotted rugs made in India May 16, 2016
- Apr 14, 2016 The 2016 rug designs for the Perennial Collection Apr 14, 2016
- Mar 29, 2016 Art Day - inside rug design at Creative Matters Mar 29, 2016
- Feb 29, 2016 The new 2016 Arctic collection designs Feb 29, 2016
- Jan 19, 2016 Glamourous handtufted carpet for Bergdorfs' Jewelry Salons shimmers among gems and celebrities Jan 19, 2016
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2015
- Nov 30, 2015 Customizing a collection rug Nov 30, 2015
- Oct 30, 2015 Our designers' favourite rugs Oct 30, 2015
- Sep 17, 2015 Presenting two new rug collections Sep 17, 2015
- Sep 9, 2015 Interview with Carol Sebert on Designer Insights/Terrys Fabrics Sep 9, 2015
- Aug 25, 2015 Wallcovering inspiration for interior designers Aug 25, 2015
- Jul 10, 2015 Creating special effects in handtufted rugs Jul 10, 2015
- May 28, 2015 Meet the owner of Creative Matters May 28, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Buy a painting and help Nepal May 1, 2015
- Apr 16, 2015 Carpets for New York's iconic Rainbow Room Apr 16, 2015
- Apr 3, 2015 Visit our art show! Art Day Origins: Rug Design Inspiration Revealed Apr 3, 2015
- Mar 17, 2015 Our custom carpets honoured by the U.K.'s The Telegraph Mar 17, 2015
- Feb 22, 2015 Video: how one rug went from small oil painting to large custom carpet Feb 22, 2015
- Feb 19, 2015 The grand reopening of Canada House in London with 29 carpets Feb 19, 2015
- Jan 27, 2015 2015 trends for custom carpets and custom wallpaper Jan 27, 2015
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2014
- Oct 15, 2014 The story behind our carpets at the new Park Hyatt New York Oct 15, 2014
- Sep 28, 2014 Our first carpet for a museum Sep 28, 2014
- Sep 3, 2014 Everything you ever wanted to know about red carpets – the carpets that is, not the people on them Sep 3, 2014
- Aug 28, 2014 Trade show here we come Aug 28, 2014
- Jul 24, 2014 The unbearable perfection of binding Jul 24, 2014
- Jul 16, 2014 The dyeing process for our first natural dye rug Jul 16, 2014
- Jun 30, 2014 Our latest discoveries from India and Nepal Jun 30, 2014
- Apr 30, 2014 The Art Day Project (and we're 25!) Part 2 Apr 30, 2014
- Mar 24, 2014 The Art Day Project (and we're 25!) Part 1 Mar 24, 2014
- Jan 14, 2014 The Art Day Project Rug Jan 14, 2014
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2013
- Nov 6, 2013 25th Anniversary Events with the Textile Museum of Canada Nov 6, 2013
- Oct 25, 2013 Meet the Founders Oct 25, 2013
- Sep 23, 2013 Stay Gold! Sep 23, 2013
- Sep 10, 2013 Meet the Design Team, Part III Sep 10, 2013
- Sep 6, 2013 Back to School Sep 6, 2013
- Aug 19, 2013 Introducing: The Design Team, Part II Aug 19, 2013
- Jul 19, 2013 Introducing: The Design Team, Part 1 Jul 19, 2013
- Jul 3, 2013 July: Announcements, Glass Blowing for Art Day 13, and Summer! Jul 3, 2013
- Jun 4, 2013 June, Already? Jun 4, 2013
- May 2, 2013 Hello, May! Hello, Flowers! Hello, Inspiration! May 2, 2013
- Apr 26, 2013 April: Gateway of Spring, Month of Excitement Apr 26, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 Hello, March! Mar 4, 2013
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2012
- Nov 26, 2012 Art Day X Nov 26, 2012
- Nov 14, 2012 We Popped Up in the Junction This Week Nov 14, 2012
- Oct 9, 2012 Cascading waterfall staircase in ELLE Décor November 2012 Oct 9, 2012
- Aug 30, 2012 Creative Matters launch at by Kamy in Sao Paulo at Design Weekend Aug 30, 2012
- Aug 7, 2012 Elle DECOR features Wish from the Terra Collection! Aug 7, 2012
- Aug 1, 2012 reDesign 2012 Update Aug 1, 2012
- Jun 18, 2012 reDesign 2012 Sketches Jun 18, 2012
- May 30, 2012 reDesign 2012 May 30, 2012
- May 28, 2012 NYICS Makes Room for Creative Matters! May 28, 2012
- Apr 25, 2012 Milan Design Week 2012: Analogia 003 Apr 25, 2012
- Mar 21, 2012 PRESS RELEASE Mar 21, 2012
- Feb 29, 2012 Art Day Se7en! Feb 29, 2012
- Feb 22, 2012 Jeffrey has good advice! Feb 22, 2012
- Feb 15, 2012 Cover Magazine Ad Campaign Photo Shoot Feb 15, 2012
- Feb 2, 2012 tx: style design challenge 2012 Feb 2, 2012
- Jan 31, 2012 DOMOTEX 2012: Custom Design in, Mass Production out! Hanover Jan 14-17 Jan 31, 2012
- Jan 6, 2012 Souk Deluxe - Selected Carpet Design Jan 6, 2012
- Jan 3, 2012 Art Day VI Jan 3, 2012
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2011
- Dec 25, 2011 Happy Holidays! Dec 25, 2011
- Dec 21, 2011 Art Day Excitement! Dec 21, 2011
- Dec 13, 2011 Cover Modern Carpets & Textiles For Interiors Winter 2011 Dec 13, 2011
- Nov 10, 2011 Creative Matters is happy to donate a rug for a silent auction on behalf of Vitanova Nov 10, 2011
- Nov 4, 2011 Textile Museum of Canada Fundraising - ReDesign 2011 Nov 4, 2011
- Sep 29, 2011 Another tradeshow this month, this time it's Toronto's IIDEX Sep 29, 2011
- Sep 29, 2011 Our first time at the New York International Carpet Show! Sep 29, 2011
- Sep 1, 2011 Art Day with the Kids in Kathmandu, Nepal! Sep 1, 2011
- Aug 29, 2011 Hot and beautiful India!!! Aug 29, 2011
- Apr 6, 2011 A New Year, A New Collection! Apr 6, 2011
- Feb 10, 2011 We're Back!! Feb 10, 2011
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2010
- Dec 22, 2010 Warm Holiday Wishes from Creative Matters Dec 22, 2010
- Nov 25, 2010 Creative and Cooperative Nov 25, 2010
- Sep 9, 2010 Have a Seat! (For a good cause) Sep 9, 2010
- Jul 20, 2010 CMI, Keeping Kids Warm Next Winter Jul 20, 2010
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2009
- Nov 24, 2009 Unbridled Enthusiasm Nov 24, 2009
- Aug 4, 2009 Good-bye summer... Aug 4, 2009
- Apr 1, 2009 Creative Matters Immersed in “Contemporary Culture” Apr 1, 2009
- Mar 23, 2009 There's something in the air... Mar 23, 2009
- Feb 5, 2009 ...and the winner is! Feb 5, 2009
- Jan 22, 2009 Home Sweet (and cold) Home Jan 22, 2009
- Jan 12, 2009 Our bags are packed and we're INCREDIBLY excited to go! Jan 12, 2009
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2008
- Nov 21, 2008 Happy 20th Birthday Creative Matters!! Nov 21, 2008
- Oct 16, 2008 Memories of Nepal... Oct 16, 2008
- Oct 10, 2008 Just a little reminder... Oct 10, 2008
- Oct 6, 2008 Cover Story Oct 6, 2008
- Sep 15, 2008 Hariti Coverage! Sep 15, 2008
- Sep 9, 2008 The Big Day is Here! Sep 9, 2008
- Sep 3, 2008 Letters to Canada Pt.1 Sep 3, 2008
- Aug 22, 2008 Yarn Spinning 101 Aug 22, 2008
- Aug 20, 2008 Postcards from Nepal... Aug 20, 2008
- Jul 17, 2008 Extra, extra, read all about it! Jul 17, 2008
- Jun 16, 2008 Carol Takes the Mic Jun 16, 2008
- Jun 11, 2008 Live, On Air with Creative Matters! Jun 11, 2008
- Jun 8, 2008 The Birth of “Hariti” Jun 8, 2008
- Jun 6, 2008 Introducing… Jun 6, 2008
In November we celebrated 30 years since our President Carol Sebert founded Creative Matters. To honour the occasion the whole team flew from Toronto to New York for three days staying at a big house in the country and taking the train into the city each morning.