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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

Tile Talk

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. How I missed the book or the exhibit at the California Heritage Museum, I''ll never know.

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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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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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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. Image of the famous painted ceilings of Crathes Castle , left. Now, we think it’s time to book a trip to Scotland.

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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. There is an emphasis on personalization in design, not following the rule book. For instance, the freedom to paint cabinets a favorite color and style around them. We are always mindful of having the right flooring at the right time.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

One of the oldest tricks in the book—used in everything from painting and sculpture to architecture and set design since antiquity—trompe l’oeil offers an opportunity for tile companies to create the look of three-dimensional spaces using two-dimensional surfaces.

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5 Inspiring Fireplace Designs for Fall Fanatics

Granada Tile

Set against the white backdrop, this feature paints an eye-catching focal point that entices you to sit back and relax before its hearth. This corner invites you to snuggle up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa on a cold night. Modern Crosses and Diamonds. Image via Granada Tile | Designer: Pineapples and Coffee Cups.

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