Mexican Ceramic Tiles Have you considered decorating with Mexican Talavera tiles in your home? You don’t have to be Mexican to appreciate their timeless beauty. Even if your house decor does not have a Southwestern or Mexican theme, these lovely hand-painted tiles can brighten any kitchen, bathroom, pool, garden or patio. Border tiles and mural… Continue reading Home To Mexican Decor, arts & crafts
Mexican Talavera Tiles: Turn the ordinary into extraordinary
Talavera tiles are one of the hallmarks of colonial Mexican decor. These folk art style clay tiles are highly prized among people who prefer a rustic or eclectic aesthetic in their homes, particularly for their ability to add immediate bursts of color and interest to kitchen backsplashes, bathtub surrounds, fireplace enclosures, and other tiled areas… Continue reading Mexican Talavera Tiles: Turn the ordinary into extraordinary
Copper Sinks. Blending beauty with function.
As one of most beautiful and practical of metals, copper has always been used for a wide variety of applications. Surprisingly, it has not been widely recognized as a material for basins and sinks in people’s houses or places of business. Recently, that has begun to change as increasing numbers of people discover that a… Continue reading Copper Sinks. Blending beauty with function.
Cement Tiles. Old is New Again
Concrete is a workhorse in the construction industry, known more for its strength than for its beauty. Advances in technology now make cement tile an ideal choice for use on floors and walls with designs that are crafted for elegance as well as durability. Offering more colors and patterns than traditional materials, it provides distinctive… Continue reading Cement Tiles. Old is New Again
Beautiful Ideas for Beautiful Gardens
Lazing Have fun designing your garden, draw your ideal garden space, research fabulous gardens on line, play with children and see what colors, shapes and hideaways they might enjoy, meditate in the space and see what images and sensations come to you, put pictures of flowers or magazine garden designs around the garden where… Continue reading Beautiful Ideas for Beautiful Gardens
Christmas and New Year Gifts To You
Buying for all the family? Finding little gems for all your friends? Spare a thought for what you want for you and your home this Christmas and for 2012… Brilliant Flowers Talavera tile work has been handed down through generations in Mexico. Our Mexican artisans take great pleasure in creating their own designs but send in… Continue reading Christmas and New Year Gifts To You
3 easy steps to creating the perfect fireplace design
Contrast colors This elegant design has been created by contrasting the striking yellow-gold Talavera tiles with a rich dark green Talavera tile to bring about a truly gorgeous fireplace surround design. Strong contrasting colors for rich tile design Play with symmetry Traditional hand painted Mexican Talavera is making a real mark in modern home design… Continue reading 3 easy steps to creating the perfect fireplace design
4 good reasons to fall in love with Mexican handicrafts
Mexican handicrafts have many qualities. A rich historical heritage, deep cultural meaning, a role in beautifying and pleasing us and a place in the never-ending growth of artistic uniqueness. Delve deeper into these 4 great reasons why to fall in love with Mexican handicrafts. History making the past come alive ~ Talavera Pottery Talavera pottery and all the beautiful designs… Continue reading 4 good reasons to fall in love with Mexican handicrafts
3 quick ways to beautify your home ~ culture, color and curves
Decorating our homes is such a privilege and a pleasure. Here are 3 easy and quick ways to turn that pleasure into beauty. Culture What culture gives us ~ beautiful, inspiring and informative crafts According to the Aztec calendar, 2nd November is a day for creating, for play, for celebrating! What a great day to… Continue reading 3 quick ways to beautify your home ~ culture, color and curves
Día de los Muertos ~ Day of the Dead
All you need to know about Day of the Dead! The History * When the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, 500 years ago, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death * In fact, the Day of the Dead ritual honors deceased relatives through dance, feasting and vibrant costume… Continue reading Día de los Muertos ~ Day of the Dead