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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

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By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Colorful tile circa 1920 found on a Beverly Hills storefront. If you follow this blog, then you know I’ve been a long-time supporter of the Tile Heritage Foundation. Joe and Sheila co-founded the Tile Heritage Foundation in 1987; Joe serves as the Foundation''s president.

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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. The Tile Art Studio. Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The Company.

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Kibak Tiles

Diary of a Tile Addict

We are starting with a company going on its third generation of female tile makers – Kibak Tile. The story of Kibak Tile begins in the 50s with the founder’s mother Gudrun emigrating from Denmark to California with her husband. Their refined collection of patterns are all made to order and hand-painted.

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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

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Spanish Santa Barbara Style tiled fountain with handmade patterned and solid-colored field tiles. With the same giddiness that accompanies summer, we''re proud to introduce our Malibu Field Tiles , the latest addition to our extensive collection of ceramic tiles. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Image via Pinterest.

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Kibak Tiles

Diary of a Tile Addict

We are starting with a company going on its third generation of female tile makers – Kibak Tile. The story of Kibak Tile begins in the 50s with the founder’s mother Gudrun emigrating from Denmark to California with her husband. Their refined collection of patterns are all made to order and hand-painted.

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Adamson House Tile Tour

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With the Fourth of July Holiday just around the corner, I found my thoughts wandering toward the sunny California coast. So, I thought I'd share one of my favorite historical tile haunts, The Adamson House. It's located right on the Pacific Ocean and steps from the Malibu Pier in Malibu, California.

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Decorative Tile in Commercial Design

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. 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. million people. in Beverly Hills.