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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

Tile Talk

Colorful tile circa 1920 found on a Beverly Hills storefront. A few weeks later, my spouse visited The California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica. On my spouses’ return, I received a wonderful book about "California Tile" that is edited by none other than, Joseph Taylor. for historical California tile patterns.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The Process: Cuerda Seca.

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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

Tile Talk

Spanish Santa Barbara Style tiled fountain with handmade patterned and solid-colored field tiles. These solid-colored, high-fired glazed tiles are the perfect companion to decorative tiles. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Image via Pinterest. These tiles are made to order (made in the USA), so please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

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Decorative Tile in Commercial Design

Tile Talk

While I prefer the quiet residential neighborhoods for my morning walks in Los Angeles, crossing commercial swaths and busy streets can''t be avoided in California''s most populous city with a population of 3.8 The strong Spanish and Moorish influences are seen in the border pattern motifs and use of terracotta colors in the main field.

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Week of April 27, 2020 – Outer Space

Architectural Ceramics

The unique umbrella-like roofing offers a unique fluidity that is innovative against the Southern California dry climate. Painted in vantablack and symbolic of outer space’s abyss, this Olympic pavilion challenges spectators’ abilities to discern its smooth shape, edges, and contour. An Abode for Stars to Shine. The Cosmic Effect.

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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective

Tile Talk

Situated in one of the most sought after coastal locations on the West Coast in Southern California, and perhaps the nation, is the Adamson House. Moreover, the Spanish Colonial Revival style home, built in 1929, enjoys the designation of being a National Historic Site, California Historical Landmark, and a California State Park.

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Installation Equation: Vintage Charm in a Northern California Bathroom

Granada Tile

Our Sofia cement tile design brings a dash of color to the bathroom. Relegated to the backyard until the renovation happened, the formerly pink-painted tub had been used on hot days and showed much love and wear. It also inspired the pale green blue of the vintage claw foot bathtub. Tile photo courtesy Jude Mooney.