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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

Tile Talk

Summer is now in full-swing with vacations, short getaways, daily outings, and entertaining outdoors with friends and family members alike. The synergy between the curves, colors, and shapes used in Spanish Revival and Old California styles continue to hold their place in time, similar to our handmade or hand-painted ceramics.

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Adamson House Tile Tour

Tile Talk

With the Fourth of July Holiday just around the corner, I found my thoughts wandering toward the sunny California coast. It's located right on the Pacific Ocean and steps from the Malibu Pier in Malibu, California. Tiled outdoor tubs were used for washing pets - in style! Did you enjoy today's post?

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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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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

Before and after Cabrillo’s visit, the Chumash Indians populated the coastline, cruised through its coastal waters and lived off the land until Spanish Franciscan monks arrived in the 18th century on their mission-building quest through California. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA.

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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.

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Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

Tile Talk

As summer starts to kicks into full swing with the solstice less than 10 days away, I find myself enjoying the perfectly splendid outdoors of Southern California with longer walks each day. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. hand painted tile. Posted by William Buyok.

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Cement Tile Manufacturer Shares Restaurant Designs to Recreate in Your Home

Granada Tile

They can be had in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and these will not fade, as they are baked into the tile instead of painted on. Meso offers modern Mediterranean food to customers in the San Jose, California, region. These tiles are sturdy and will last for many years without a great deal of upkeep required.

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