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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

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Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Hasta pronto!

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

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You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Finding the best solid wood.

Kitchen and Residential Design

Kitchen and Residential Design. When renovating kitchen cabinets, you want function, fashion and affordability. Fortunately, ShopRTACabinets.com has all the education you will ever need for everything from Georgetown kitchen cabinets to Hampton raised paneling. Buying a high grade of kitchen cabinet has never been easier.

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If you can't afford the tip you can't afford the meal; a Blog Off post

Kitchen and Residential Design

Kitchen and Residential Design. Every time that happens by the way, its another job exported to Mexico or China; countries where living wages and environmental regulations are considered to be quaint ideas at best. Three stores closed this month in our little 2 block downtown and 2 more have just put up store closing sale signs.

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