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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

Tile Talk

A few weeks later, my spouse visited The California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica. This small museum has a great mission: to present displays of American decorative and fine arts, and to promote the passion that is collecting. California Tile The Golden Era 1910 - 1940" is a great resource. Book Jacket Image via Amazon.com.

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

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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. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. decorative tile.

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Decorative Tile in Commercial Design

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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 Decorative tile adorn this building on Wilshire Blvd. See More Hand Painted Spanish Tile Design Ideas. million people.

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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

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These solid-colored, high-fired glazed tiles are the perfect companion to decorative tiles. Created using classic red bisque, this collection offers a rustic look and feel on their own, or when they''re paired with our patterned, hand-painted Malibu Ceramic Tiles that are reminiscent of Old California, Spanish Revival architecture.

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Here’s How to Decorate Your Home From Scratch (It’s Easier Than You Think)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Here are six new home decorating tips when you’re starting from scratch. You’ll see that decorating your new home is fun — and much easier than you think. Figure out your decorating style Image: Cornerstone Architects If you can pin down the design style you want for your home’s interior, you’re half way there!

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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective

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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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Arto Brick

Diary of a Tile Addict

In the early 60s he travelled around America before finding his home in Venice, California. Today Arto’s sons Armen and Vod continue his legacy, creating handmade ceramic and concrete tiles in their father’s original Southern California factory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ARTO Brick (@artobrick).

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