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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

Tile Talk

Colorful tile circa 1920 found on a Beverly Hills storefront. On my spouses’ return, I received a wonderful book about "California Tile" that is edited by none other than, Joseph Taylor. Book Jacket Image via Amazon.com. Taylor is the editor for this book. California Tile The Golden Era 1910 - 1940" is a great resource.

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Time2Design: Sandra Espinet | The Well-Traveled Home | Book.

Time2Design

Sandra Espinet | The Well-Traveled Home | Book Review. I recently received a copy of Sandra Espinets new book The Well-Traveled Home. Well said and this book is a beautiful reflection of exactly how Sandra has achieved that through her own travel experiences and those of her clients. Useful, Imports and Inspiration. I am a fan.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

According to Ceramics of Italy, tile products at the show’s 40th anniversary edition were imbued with a sense of inventiveness: color and pattern were bolstered by impressive surface technologies from extra soft finishes with high slip resistance to glossy matte effects.

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Balancing tastes with the latest design trends

Floor Covering News

The disposable trends work well for the paint, clothing and cosmetic industries. No one color or style reigns supreme. Inviting duality in for a balanced lifestyle is our inspiration, contrasting textures and colors. There is an emphasis on personalization in design, not following the rule book. But flooring is different.

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Week of October 19th, 2020 – Art & Innovation

Architectural Ceramics

Here’s another fun fact about art that might blow your mind: The most expensive painting ever sold was the “Salvator Mundi” by Da Vinci, at a staggering $450 million, or the cost of around 10 Gulfstream G-450’s, dubbed “Hollywood’s Private Jet”. Paintings are just one aspect of the art realm, and art is a very subjective term to many.

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5 Inspiring Fireplace Designs for Fall Fanatics

Granada Tile

A cement wall can showcase a wide range of patterns, colors, and styles yet hold up to heavy wear. Striking color offsets the wood patterns of the decor and radiates a beachy tone. The concrete wall draws the eye to its festive Moroccan centerpiece, and the tiles add a colorful old-world charm to the space.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861). Betty had a King Charles Cavalier dog, so naturally, she noticed a lot of paintings with this breed lying across their laps, warming them up. This mystical mosaic can be customized in a variety of stone or glass, in bright colors or more muted tones as shown above.

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