Are you inspired by our tile designs, but don't know how to put your ideas on paper? We've got a fun solution for you! We created a downloadable tile coloring book for you to get creative with your concepts. Whether you're playing with beginning-stage ideas or ready to make your dream a reality, we hope you have fun with this adult downloadable coloring book. Show us how you brought the shapes to life by sharing your finished colorings with us on social! If you sketch up an idea you're ready to implement, reach out to our sales team and show them your creation at [email protected] 1. Hexagon Create a buzz-worthy arrangement for this honeybee-inspired tile shape. Our Hexagon can easily be transformed into a flower pattern, ombre, or custom mosaic! From a classic pattern to a custom install like the image below - there are endless options for these pretty polygonal tiles. Browse our custom design gallery. Small Hexagon - custom colors. 2. Subway - Herringbone Pattern The most iconic of all tile shapes, subway is anything but ordinary. This extraordinary shape can be arranged by staggering, stacking, or creating a herringbone pattern! Turn the sophisticated herringbone in your downloadable coloring book into an organic pattern, zig-zagged stripes, or
This month’s multi-room tile tour is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of Minneapolis’s artistic community. Food critic and WCCO star, Jason DeRusha is a staple in the Minneapolis community. When Jason set out to redesign his kitchen with Construction2Style, he not only wanted to create a space that reflected his personal style, he also wanted to incorporate as many local makers and businesses as possible. Having recently designed his own Mercury Mosaics backsplash, fellow WCCO star Matt Brickman recommended our handmade tile to the DeRushas. We not only had the opportunity to help Jason create the perfect kitchen backsplash, we also helped his wife Alyssa to bring to life her dream bathroom. Kitchen At first the DeRusha family only intended for a small kitchen update, but they soon decided they wanted to take their remodel a step further. With a keen interest in local artists, they turned to local artisans like Hennepin Made for lighting, Cambria for countertops, and Nic Frost Cabinetry for cabinets. If you know Jason from the DeRusha Eats show, you know he has a bold, quirky personality. While the plan for the tile began as something more simple, it became clear that we needed a bolder, more dramatic backsplash to complement DeRusha's personality. To achieve this, we developed a palette of rich, dark hues – espresso browns, denim blues, and steel grays. We also mixed up the tile shapes, incorporating both Medium Diamonds and Large Hexagons. Following six design rounds, we landed on the perfect backsplash along with the Construction2Style team. For more on this project, visit our blog “Jason DeRusha’s Dramatic Kitchen Backsplash” Geo-Hex Pattern - 1013 Denim. Medium Diamonds - 22E Blue Opal, 155 Steel, 60 Silver Lining.Photography - Chelsie Lopez Guest Bathroom The inspiration didn’t stop with the kitchen. Alyssa ReDrusha had her own vision for the bathroom – something that was indicative of her personal taste and fashion-forward design prowess. Pulling inspiration from the Fox Homes MN statement shower wall, the shower features a glossy teal subway tile. In order to create an even more modern look, we put a spin on a classic and stacked the subway tile, as opposed to staggering it. The tile floor also showcases blue and green tiles along with unique textures. By choosing to use glazes with variation, we were able to give additional depth to the bathroom. We also crafted a signature quilt pattern to add in a touch of art deco. With the tile pattern and color scheme locked in, Alyssa landed on a stunning, floral wallpaper – Eden Nightfall by Rebel Walls – to pull the entire space together. A glass panel shower along with teak accessories and gold accents create a bathroom that’s boho yet regal and sleek. For more on this project visit our blog,
Amongst many small businesses, the past few years have proven to be defining years for Mercury Mosaics. We challenged ourselves to step up, to reflect on what matters most, and used our shared values to become an intentional, cohesive team. So saying we are excited for this reveal would be an understatement.. we are absolutely thrilled and emotionally ecstatic to share with you the final reveal of the Mercury Mosaics Design Studio. Your Formal Invitation First and foremost, we want to formally invite you to come visit us and see where the magic happens. Browse our Sample Wall, speak with a Tile Concierge, and walk away with a whole new idea of what handmade ceramic tile can do. Not local? No worries! We are now offering virtual and phone design consultations so you can get the most of your tile experience. Sign up for an appointment here!Learn more about the reveal of our Design Studio on Construction2Style's blog
Visit us during Art-A-Whirl 2018 for a mixture of tile, fine art, and craft inspiration! You'll get the opportunity to tour our new factory space, learn more about our process, and play with tile. This year is special because a big group of our Tile Elves will be displaying and selling their personal art pieces and crafts. Our team's creative talent goes far beyond tile! Read everyone's bio below to get excited for this fun day. Don't forget about this event by signing up on Facebook! Alyse Emanuel - Oil Painter In her oil paintings, she uses tonality to investigate three-dimensional space by creating depth with lights and darks. By leaving areas of blank canvas next to areas of paint, she plays with fracturing the image and causing a confusion between figure and ground. This can create a sense of both flatness and depth, making background and subject appear to shift back and forth. It also draws attention to the abstract quality of paint rather than the representation of objects. By emphasizing the importance of all parts of an image and de-emphasizing object labels, like
Mercedes here! In honor of our new Design Studio nearing the finish line, I wanted to share a big reason how our small but mighty Mercury Mosaics got to where it is today. And it’s no surprise that the story revolves around a supportive circle of driven, humble and fierce female founders of Minnesota.
Instagram-worthy? Beyond. Even the Star Tribune thinks so. Get ready to fall in love with yet another stunning Diamond backsplash with a vignette ombre. This one is home to the amazing food blogger: Heartbeet Kitchen. If you don't follow her already, we're sure you won't regret the new drool-worthy content in your feed. Continue reading to learn how she transformed this small kitchen into an awe-inspiring space filled with light, color, and most importantly, a big backsplash filled with personality! Medium Diamonds - 22E Blue Opal, 301 Marshmallow, 9 Historic White, 56 Parchment, 815W Light Grey, 912W Cloudy Sky, 214 Coastal Breeze. All photos in this post by Sage Imagery. Before & After: This small u-shaped kitchen started out with an old school cottage feel. It's hard to believe that this is the same kitchen after its transformation! They knocked out the top cabinets for space, put in a new larger window for natural light, got fresh appliances, and added stunning modern decor. I mean, the room looks twice the size! For these photos they took the wow-factor to the next level by getting some help from styling pros Francois Et Moi and Creekwood Hill. Both Francois Et Moi and Creekwood Hill helped us style for a shoot at a home with 6 tile installations! See pictures from that project with our blog
Make a statement with your tile, figuratively and literally, by saying something unique and personal to you. Mosaic tiled typography is a beautiful and inspiring way to communicate to those who enter your space. Whether it's for branding a commercial project or for personalizing your home, our handmade ceramic tile is the perfect material for tile lettering. This playful project in Kansas City, Missouri uses multiple custom design elements. From the drop shadow to the diagonal grout lines, to the fishscale background- here we can really show off our abilities to deliver a truly custom work of art. This curvy font took careful planning, but its unique effect stands out. Learn more about this statement wall with our blog: A Slice of Tile Heaven at Pinsa Pizza. Large Moroccan Fish Scales – 928 Oxblood, Custom colors: 59R Red Hot, 59E Red Hot, 59W Red Hot. Using a classic helvetica font, the mosaic lettering for The Lynhall in uptown Minneapolis, is a clean and simple look. We chose 1x1's, reminiscent of NYC subway lettering, to give a cosmopolitan feel to this market-inspired restaurant. For projects like this, we offer an outdoor clay option to ensure the tile installation will stay beautiful throughout any harsh outdoor conditions. Photo: @monikahibbs For the Crosby Hotel in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota we combined a pixillated ombré landscape with custom-cut lettering to create an accurate mapping of the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Each bridge is also customized to depict each crossing of the St. Croix River. The result is an impressive portrayal of our region, where classic meets modern in this stunning work of art. Here we used a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired font to achieve this romantic and modern look. The clean hexagonal background tile give this mosaic a graphic look, which allows the lettering to pop. Photo: @plaidpoppy Another highly-designed custom lettering project, this wall mosaic was just as inspiring to make as the message itself. We used a sleek font with architectural appeal, along with staggered 1x1's for the background, to achieve a highly graphic and stately installation. Photo: @margret_music For Steller Hair Company we chose a monochrome metallic color scheme for the lettering and surrounding tile to give the installation a strong impression, without distracting from the overall design. Learn more about this heart-felt project on our blog, Steller Backsplash Full of Personality. Come As You Are_time lapse from Mercury Mosaics & Tile on Vimeo. Here at Mercury Mosaics, we especially love it when our art can imitate our love for donuts! For Mojo Monkey Donuts in St. Paul, Minnesota we wanted to combine one of our signature tile shapes, Bubbles, with this custom lettering, to not only emulate the shape of donuts, but to give this shop a signature look. Eastlake Brewery in Minneapolis wanted a clean, graphic look behind their taps. By using a
Add your own character to a custom tile design with a custom color blend: A Blend by You.
Our mission to enhance the world, one handmade tile at a time, is alive throughout the interior planning of our new design studio. As we dreamt up our new space, we knew it was important for us to include several, thoughtfully-curated color moments.
The Leung family worked with Fox Homes to renovate their mid-century modern home, using handmade tiles from Mercury Mosaics to add their own unique touch to the kitchen and baths.
You’ve finally decided what tile you want for your floors, bathroom shower or kitchen backsplash. The hardest part is over, but now you have the challenge of figuring out how much tile you need for your project. Fear not: this part is simple once you break down the steps! Looking to calculate your space's measurements? Watch our helpful how-to below and download our interactive Tile Guide and Calculator. 1. Gather Your Materials The very first step? Make sure you have all the necessary supplies for measuring your space. This includes a tape measure, a calculator, and something to write with. 2. Draw and Label Your Space Next, draw or print a photo of the area you’re looking to tile. Having a visual aid will allow you to show the separate sections and their respective measurements. If your backsplash is one long, uninterrupted rectangle then measuring the width and height is all it takes. Things become a little more tricky when the height of your backsplash is segmented by cabinetry, windows, or the height of a stove vent. Whenever the height changes, that becomes a new section. We recommend labeling each section with a capital letter A through Z in order to keep everything straight. 3. Measure and Add From here, you’ll measure the width and height of every section in inches. Mark the measurements on your picture as you go along. You’ll multiply the width and the height for every section to get the total area in square inches. Next, add up the total inches of each section. Subtract the measurement for areas where there is no tile, such as a window section. You’ll take this value and divide it by 144 to get the total number of square feet. 4. Account for Overages Because you might end up needing extra tile, we suggest that you take into account a 10% overage, or 20% if you’re using Moroccan Fish Scale tile. You factor this in by multiplying the total square footage by 1.1 or 1.2 for fish scales. 5. Shower Example Now that we have the basic steps for measuring walls and getting the proper tile amount, let’s run through this shower example. As you can see, there are several different sections in this shower. Each section is marked off from A-Z, and reflects the width and height of every component. There are three key sections that need to be tiled – Sections A, B and C – but there are also sections for the shower niche, bench and window. We multiply the width and height for each individual section, then add them up together. All the sections add up to 11,452. We then subtract the measurements for segments M and H where there isn’t any tile: 11,452 - 330 - 216 = 10,906. 5. Putting it All Together We divide 10,906 by 144 to get the total square feet, which is 75.7. Lastly, we multiply 75.7 by 1.1 to account for overages. This gives us a total square footage of 83.3. Round that up to 84 and now all ya do is hop over to the website and place your order. Need Help? Let Us Know! If you’re still feeling confused or overwhelmed about getting the right measurements, don’t sweat it. You can send us the measurements and we’ll help calculate the total square footage, or check the math to make sure it all adds up correctly. Our job is to make your everyday life a little brighter and more colorful; we’re also here to help make it easier. It doesn’t matter if you have questions about measurements or designs, our team is ready with answers. We hope to hear from you soon! The post How to Measure Your Space For Tile appeared first on Artisan Tile Company: Handmade Ceramic Tiles by Mercury Mosaics.
Add your own character to a custom tile design with a custom color blend: A Blend by You.
Our mission to enhance the world, one handmade tile at a time, is alive throughout the interior planning of our new design studio. As we dreamt up our new space, we knew it was important for us to include several, thoughtfully-curated color moments.
A Resource for our Trade Friends Mercedes Austin here! As Owner & Founder of Mercury Mosaics, I've always had big dreams for ways to help clients visualize our tile in their space. A big part of doing this successfully, is using digital tools to collaborate with all the amazing designers, builders and architects within the industry. From my first opportunity to work with an architect nearly 20 years ago to bring their vision to life; or that initial designer who took a chance on me before my tiles even came on mesh – I’ve always had a soft spot for trade professionals. I am excited to announce that Mercury Mosaics tile selections will now be available in Chief Architect - a professional home design software for residential home design, interior design, and remodeling. An Exciting Milestone Rolling out the launch of Mercury Mosaics tile in Chief Architect is a huge milestone for us, and we couldn't be more excited. To be honest, it can be challenging to “keep up with it all” while producing handcrafted tile in the style of an artisan studio. Balancing this by supporting jobs set in a healthy working environment, with access to health care, PTO, maternity leave and in these summer months – central air. We’re doing it and safely while socially distancing. A Digital Connection Now, more than ever before, the power of digital design and collaboration are important tools keeping us connected while being apart. With this time of social distancing and working remotely, the team at Mercury Mosaics immediately saw the importance of empowering and connecting our friends in the trades with tools for design at home. While we are analog at heart, technology to enhance the use of our handcrafted gems within the Chief Architect platform. Tile Selections 1.0 Our latest partnership with Chief Architect is the first of several catalog launches within the software. Shaping something extraordinary requires one to start simple, but we look forward to adding more tile options as we go! For this first launch, we’ve focused on our most popular shapes and colors. Check out these selections in our Fall 2021 Look Book! This collection embraces the simplicity of shape and pattern in order to focus on the soul of our work: color. We hand apply all colors revealing a stunning depth that brings design-dreams to life. Tile Selections 2.0 We are so excited to announce our latest launch with Chief Architect. For this launch, we wanted to focus on new shapes and trendy blends. We want to give interior designers and homeowners the option to play around with to acheive their desired look. Get Started Designing! A download of our library can be found here, enjoy the adventure! With Chief Architect you can bring all your design projects to life. Automated building tools for home design, interior design, and kitchen& bath design make it easy to create construction drawings, elevations, CAD details, and 3D models. We can't wait to see how you will use our tile in your designs!
If you’re looking to transport your view a bit beyond the couch, look no further than our Moroccan Fish Scales. This dreamy shape is inspired by the rich colors and fluid lines of the Moroccan design style. Designing with a touch of exotic flavor is a great way to add unique flair to your home. Look ahead to see a collection of 5 of our favorite Fish Scale projects... 1. Cool Tones This super fresh ombré design is like a cascading waterfall behind your vanity. The nautical blues falling into the cool greys is modern, yet playful. These Medium Moroccan Fish Scales are also the perfect size for this space, allowing more room for the design to unfold, while making the room feel bigger. For more ombre ideas, visit our blog
Warm colors are known for evoking feelings of happiness, optimism and energy. We want to break the taboo that warm hues are meant for summer, because who doesn’t want to spread happiness year round? It’s no secret that we love deep hues of blue and cool shades of green but we have a special place in our hearts for a warm color palette consisting of dynamic reds, energetic oranges, and bright yellows. Here are 6 ways to use warm hues in your tile renovation... 1. Bright Yellows Yellow represents freshness, happiness, and positivity. Our yellow color palette is a burst of sunshine in any setting. 2
2022 was a big year for our small but mighty tile company. We made mounds of progress on our new Design Studio, developed a whole new meaning for sustainable tile and made ready to ship handmade tile more accessible than ever. But most importantly, we delivered happy homes and smiling spaces with handmade tile project after project. As much as we are excited for what 2023 has in store for us, we want to take a moment to show off some of our favorites from 2022. Continue reading to peruse just a few our best-loved projects that caught our eyes and stole our hearts this past year. 1. Dazzling Diamond Backsplash Emerald interiors have taken the design world by storm and we are so here for it. 2022 was a shining moment for our Medium Diamonds in 75 Emerald. You may remember these beauties from this ever so popular kitchen bar backsplash with it's all white surround. What makes this kitchen special is the richness that a dark warm surround brings to our Emerald glaze. It shows off every jewel tone and brilliant hue this glaze has to offer. We love this glaze so much, we wrote a whole blog about it. For more ways to use 75 Emerald, visit our blog
Hi there, my name is Maggie and I've worked at Mercury Mosaics for almost 11 years! I started out as a tile maker and worked my way through the studio glazing, loading tile into kilns, shipping, and laying out everything from fish scales to mosaics. If there's one thing I know about the world of tile is that it can be a totally complicated and mystical place. Luckily, our mesh-mounting process makes it super easy to understand all the nitty gritty details of laying out handmade tile... Read on to find out more about mesh sheets: the answer to your install questions! 1. Standard Bohemian Backsplash Mandy and Kevin of 188 sqft decided to take their RV to the next level and add a touch of personality to their kitchen with our handmade tile. They decided to go with one of our most popular standard tiles, Small Hexagons in 1036W Bluegrass. When ordering standard tile, you have two options. As mentioned above, you can either choose to have your tile mesh-mounted or loose. We always recommend mesh-mounting because it will save your installer the headache of installing tile piece by piece. In Mandy and Kevin's case, they received 18 easy to install sheets rather than 432 pieces of loose tile. The sheets that we make are also interlocking, meaning they fit together with every other sheet, whether they’re being connected on the right, left, top, or bottom sides. The goal is to have uniform grout lines that make every tile look like it was custom fit for your space As seen by the progression below, first we glue pieces of tile to approx. 1 sq ft of mesh. We go through this process until we've reached the amount of square feet needed for your project. Next, we carefully pack them and ship them right to your front door! For more on this backsplash, head over to our blog
Patti Wagner is part of a small husband and wife team repurposing old properties to give them new life while making her home a little sweeter each day. Our owner and founder, Mercedes Austin having grown up in a historic property, knows that it’s a fact that this league of renovating is entirely in its own class. It should also be highlighted that she’s a mother of three which all points to the true passion fueling her work. Patti is self-made, born in Laos but her family fled the war torn country when she was four. She lived in two refugee camps in Thailand, and one in Philippines before going through the vetting process to arrive in the US when she was about seven. We have a lot of love and respect for Patti –she never takes the easy route and when she commits to something – she’s all in. Continue reading to see Patticake Wagner's ensuite bath mood board and tile selections! The Before Patti and her husband have done a great amount of work to renovate and restore their 1927 Tudor Home. From converting the attached garage into a brand new kitchen, to restoring all of the home’s original windows, the Wagners remind us the beauty of vintage charm. Her work to restore the character and story of our beloved Minneapolis Architecture shines from her creative touch. For that, we are excited to share our journey of her Tudor ensuite bath renovation in Linden Hills. We should technically say “creation” since the “ensuite bath” started as a sleeping porch. Check out her beautiful home below, including a before photo of the soon to be Ensuite Bath! Patti's Moodboard Patti came to us with a mood board already made to show us the overall tone she had set for her ensuite bath. Warmth through the vanity, old world, classic and timeless. From there, we worked through the process of taking this vision and curate tile design options for Patti.
Add your own character to a custom tile design with a custom color blend: A Blend by You.
You've invested in handmade artisan tile, so give it the love it deserves by helping it look its best. Yes, our tile makes a statement strong enough to stand on its own, but just a little bit of intentional decorating can take it to the next level! There are a few tried and true tricks to style around your tile. We've seen and learned these from the many talented designers (and stylish homeowners) who have worked with our tile over the years. Keep reading to see our top 6 decorating tips, and learn how to make the most of your tile. 1. Always Use a Shower Glass Door This is our number one advice for any tiled shower - install a shower glass door! It not only let's you show off your beautiful tile, but it makes your entire space look larger and more airy. Not only that, but it's easier to clean than a curtain (less germs!), non-toxic, less waste...do we need to go on? We know it's more of a commitment, but it's truly so worth it! Your tile will thank you. Learn more about this gorgeous bathroom's remarkable transformation with our blog
2020 proved to be a defining year for Mercury Mosaics, one where we were either going to sink or swim. Swimming requires nimble coordination of the body’s limbs, and the same goes for an organization like ours.
2022 was a big year for our small but mighty tile company. We made mounds of progress on our new Design Studio, developed a whole new meaning for sustainable tile and made ready to ship handmade tile more accessible than ever. But most importantly, we delivered happy homes and smiling spaces with handmade tile project after project. As much as we are excited for what 2023 has in store for us, we want to take a moment to show off some of our favorites from 2022. Continue reading to peruse just a few our best-loved projects that caught our eyes and stole our hearts this past year. 1. Dazzling Diamond Backsplash Emerald interiors have taken the design world by storm and we are so here for it. 2022 was a shining moment for our Medium Diamonds in 75 Emerald. You may remember these beauties from this ever so popular kitchen bar backsplash with it's all white surround. What makes this kitchen special is the richness that a dark warm surround brings to our Emerald glaze. It shows off every jewel tone and brilliant hue this glaze has to offer. We love this glaze so much, we wrote a whole blog about it. For more ways to use 75 Emerald, visit our blog
Make a statement with your tile, figuratively and literally, by saying something unique and personal to you. Mosaic tiled typography is a beautiful and inspiring way to communicate to those who enter your space. Whether it's for branding a commercial project or for personalizing your home, our handmade ceramic tile is the perfect material for tile lettering. This playful project in Kansas City, Missouri uses multiple custom design elements. From the drop shadow to the diagonal grout lines, to the fishscale background- here we can really show off our abilities to deliver a truly custom work of art. This curvy font took careful planning, but its unique effect stands out. Learn more about this statement wall with our blog: A Slice of Tile Heaven at Pinsa Pizza. Large Moroccan Fish Scales – 928 Oxblood, Custom colors: 59R Red Hot, 59E Red Hot, 59W Red Hot. Using a classic helvetica font, the mosaic lettering for The Lynhall in uptown Minneapolis, is a clean and simple look. We chose 1x1's, reminiscent of NYC subway lettering, to give a cosmopolitan feel to this market-inspired restaurant. For projects like this, we offer an outdoor clay option to ensure the tile installation will stay beautiful throughout any harsh outdoor conditions. Photo: @monikahibbs For the Crosby Hotel in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota we combined a pixillated ombré landscape with custom-cut lettering to create an accurate mapping of the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Each bridge is also customized to depict each crossing of the St. Croix River. The result is an impressive portrayal of our region, where classic meets modern in this stunning work of art. Here we used a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired font to achieve this romantic and modern look. The clean hexagonal background tile give this mosaic a graphic look, which allows the lettering to pop. Photo: @plaidpoppy Another highly-designed custom lettering project, this wall mosaic was just as inspiring to make as the message itself. We used a sleek font with architectural appeal, along with staggered 1x1's for the background, to achieve a highly graphic and stately installation. Photo: @margret_music For Steller Hair Company we chose a monochrome metallic color scheme for the lettering and surrounding tile to give the installation a strong impression, without distracting from the overall design. Learn more about this heart-felt project on our blog, Steller Backsplash Full of Personality. Come As You Are_time lapse from Mercury Mosaics & Tile on Vimeo. Here at Mercury Mosaics, we especially love it when our art can imitate our love for donuts! For Mojo Monkey Donuts in St. Paul, Minnesota we wanted to combine one of our signature tile shapes, Bubbles, with this custom lettering, to not only emulate the shape of donuts, but to give this shop a signature look. Eastlake Brewery in Minneapolis wanted a clean, graphic look behind their taps. By using a
Amongst many small businesses, the past few years have proven to be defining years for Mercury Mosaics. We challenged ourselves to step up, to reflect on what matters most, and used our shared values to become an intentional, cohesive team. So saying we are excited for this reveal would be an understatement.. we are absolutely thrilled and emotionally ecstatic to share with you the final reveal of the Mercury Mosaics Design Studio. Your Formal Invitation First and foremost, we want to formally invite you to come visit us and see where the magic happens. Browse our Sample Wall, speak with a Tile Concierge, and walk away with a whole new idea of what handmade ceramic tile can do. Not local? No worries! We are now offering virtual and phone design consultations so you can get the most of your tile experience. Sign up for an appointment here!Learn more about the reveal of our Design Studio on Construction2Style's blog
Hi there, my name is Maggie and I've worked at Mercury Mosaics for almost 11 years! I started out as a tile maker and worked my way through the studio glazing, loading tile into kilns, shipping, and laying out everything from fish scales to mosaics. If there's one thing I know about the world of tile is that it can be a totally complicated and mystical place. Luckily, our mesh-mounting process makes it super easy to understand all the nitty gritty details of laying out handmade tile... Read on to find out more about mesh sheets: the answer to your install questions! 1. Standard Bohemian Backsplash Mandy and Kevin of 188 sqft decided to take their RV to the next level and add a touch of personality to their kitchen with our handmade tile. They decided to go with one of our most popular standard tiles, Small Hexagons in 1036W Bluegrass. When ordering standard tile, you have two options. As mentioned above, you can either choose to have your tile mesh-mounted or loose. We always recommend mesh-mounting because it will save your installer the headache of installing tile piece by piece. In Mandy and Kevin's case, they received 18 easy to install sheets rather than 432 pieces of loose tile. The sheets that we make are also interlocking, meaning they fit together with every other sheet, whether they’re being connected on the right, left, top, or bottom sides. The goal is to have uniform grout lines that make every tile look like it was custom fit for your space As seen by the progression below, first we glue pieces of tile to approx. 1 sq ft of mesh. We go through this process until we've reached the amount of square feet needed for your project. Next, we carefully pack them and ship them right to your front door! For more on this backsplash, head over to our blog
Grout is much more than the cement that fills the spaces between tiles - it's a crucial component to your project's overall design. It's common to wait until the last minute to choose your tile grout color, but taking time to consider your options may help your decision in the long-run. Here are 5 ways to pick the perfect tile grout color, considering the importance of grout choice on your overall aesthetic. As an illustration of the impact that grout color can have, look at the example below. In the image, we have the same tile with a dark grey and a white grout. To see the difference, try covering one side with your hand or a piece of paper then swapping to cover the other side. You'll notice that the grout color effects the color of the glaze, the appearance of the shape and overall feel of the tile. Large Hexagon - 47 Vermont Pine - Order Samples & Tile HERE! 1. The Perfect Match When you choose tile in a monochromatic palette, having a matching tile grout color unifies the installation and creates more of a subtle design with texture like this wall of Bubbles. Browse our inspiration gallery to see if you begin to notice grout color in the various projects. Unless you design with tile all day like us, you've probably never considered this small detail. Once you become aware of a detail like this, you'll start to notice tile...and grout... in public spaces in a whole new way. (You're welcome - by the way). Anyone that works with us at Mercury Mosaics begins to notice tile in their everyday lives in a whole new light. :0) Bubbles - 11 Deco White - Order Samples & Tile HERE! 2. Be Unique - Complementary Color If you love to play with color and make unique design choices this is the option for you! Similar to the concept above, this combination is best considered in the earlier stages of your project. If there's a tile color you're in love with and you'd like to take the design a step further with a complimentary grout color, we're happy to make a recommendation. Order a color sample from us to see it in your own lighting. Here's a helpful link to view grout colors from our recommended brand, Laticrete. If you don't see the tile sample color you're looking for, please send us an email at [email protected]. Large Moroccan Fish Scales - 12R Blue Bell 3. Classic & Simple - Low Contrast This classic look is the easiest to execute and lowest-risk. After purchasing your tile, find a grout with the most similar hue or lightness. Rather than looking for the perfect match, look for a slight contrast so you can see the tile's shape clearly without looking harsh. 3
Every now and again we go on a kick to get as many projects photographed as possible. Now is one of those times, so prepare yourself for some stellar tile installations in these coming weeks. This recent kitchen project is high up there on the amazing scale and we’re very excited to show it to... Read more » The post Mod Mosaics in Patina Perfection appeared first on Artisan Tile Company: Handmade Ceramic Tiles by Mercury Mosaics.
When 2020 kicked off, my major goals for Mercury Mosaics included: Connect all areas of our company so our team could better understand what the other teams are doing – we call this the synergy plan! Implement our company-wide bonus system. Finalize plans for a second Mercury Mosaics factory location with a purpose to alleviate large-scale production demands for our most popular shapes and colors. Elevate my internal team to rise up in our tile organization – strengthening the motto: “Many hands make light work” Phase myself out of doing day to day sales (5-year saga came to an end in 2020!) Learn more about the role of a CEO, immerse myself in a cohort to better understand and intentionally build this position to find a CEO for Mercury Mosaics in 2022. Photography - Alejandro Romero & Aili Juusola. Reflecting on Personal Loss By sheer existence & in good health, I am reminded of the persistence, strength & gratitude I have that I’m able to be posting a blog on a website for a company that still stands with a team fully intact after the year this has been. In February, personally, I was hit pretty hard with the loss of my mom. You won’t find any presence of her online, however, it was my honor to be part of this article written about her leaving a legacy I know she would want to be remembered for. Part of my love of Minneapolis comes from this relentless mom of mine. Before this year I didn’t know there was a term called red lining. What I learned is that the heart of where I grew up was in that red map. The neighborhood that shaped who I am today, the rich cultures that have always been a normal to me and the diversity of my friends in school and every bus I rode to school on – it has made me into who I am today. Being exposed to what I’ve learned this summer – it made me respect and love my mom even more and understand her drive to make something better. As a family, we didn’t run to the suburbs with some of our friends in the neighborhood, we stayed and fought for our neighborhood and never gave up. As I read through the comments in the article of what people said about my mom: “We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” It is with this sentiment that fueled our team as we led this tile operation through 2020 to the other side. There was a story my mom used to read to me called: “The Little Engine That Could” and the takeaway was a phrase I still say to myself: “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can….” Photography - Alejandro Romero & Aili Juusola. Mercury Mosaics #2 To maintain the integrity of our current studio space in the Thorp building, it was time to finalize plans for a second location. As expected, 2020 presented added barriers to finalizing well: everything! Things we anticipated to get done in March were finished in late September setting a number of logistics back. Because of how I was raised, I stuck to the purpose driving this project and never took my eye off the mountain. Without making this second facility happen, the livelihood of my team was at stake. Without peeling off this level of production, our Northeast studio was in jeopardy of becoming overcrowded, causing uncomfortable working conditions in less than 18 months. I’ve seen it in past spaces, because we’d have to add kilns to keep up with demand and I refused to let my team make tile in unideal studio conditions. As a young company, we’d already gone through this in 2 spaces. The safety of my team was at stake in persevering through the obstacles to get location #2 on the map. I continued to navigate with a purpose to alleviate large-scale production demands for our most popular shapes and colors. As of this writing, we are on track to have small batches of tile beginning to be made in our new location, in Wadena, in late March 2021. With larger batches being anticipated in April through June 2021. Drawing by: Di Zhou & Ruth Baccam. Elevate My Internal Team I truly think, and this is just my personal opinion, that it’s far more effective to grow an organization from within. It’s WAY slower, but it’s the most-successful I’ve seen things happen (& gel) at Mercury Mosaics. It really falls back to my belief in the underdog. I’ve also hired from the top and it wasn’t always a picnic – let’s leave it at that. I’ve seen such magic from building the team from within, or simply-hiring with the opportunity to grow. My bias is that I was a kid with no formal business education, not necessarily on the right path but had a passion for making things. Tile happened to be a channel for this passion and hey, maybe you’ll see us branching out into other maker-universes, but for now: tile. Why do I champion the underdog? I am an underdog at the core - owning that I sweat to get to where I am. Everyone deserves a chance. There’s a certain grit, persistence and authenticity when you have someone who knows what it is to not have everything handed to you and understands the value of working for something. I see a lot of heart in this person and they have the most kindness & humility - I think an entire organization can be built from this. By elevating my team, we’ll make more room to bring others into the team, thus creating more opportunities. I think what 2020 has taught me is that we are more capable and resilient than I ever knew. We’re living the mission that: “Many hands make light work” and day-to-day just feels a whole lot better. There’s a liberation to make 2021 shine & go deeper with our community mosaic work to do the most good. 2
You adore the look of vintage Subway Tile – bold, urban, classic. Functional, yet utterly playful. But how do you make the daunting choice among so many fetching colors and patterns? Our designers are here to guide you towards choosing the colors, dimensions and patterns of the Subway Tile design that best embodies the spirit... Read more » The post How to Choose the Perfect Subway Tile Color and Pattern appeared first on Artisan Tile Company: Handmade Ceramic Tiles by Mercury Mosaics.
Hi there, my name is Maggie and I've worked at Mercury Mosaics for almost 11 years! I started out as a tile maker and worked my way through the studio glazing, loading tile into kilns, shipping, and laying out everything from fish scales to mosaics. If there's one thing I know about the world of tile is that it can be a totally complicated and mystical place. Luckily, our mesh-mounting process makes it super easy to understand all the nitty gritty details of laying out handmade tile... Read on to find out more about mesh sheets: the answer to your install questions! 1. Standard Bohemian Backsplash Mandy and Kevin of 188 sqft decided to take their RV to the next level and add a touch of personality to their kitchen with our handmade tile. They decided to go with one of our most popular standard tiles, Small Hexagons in 1036W Bluegrass. When ordering standard tile, you have two options. As mentioned above, you can either choose to have your tile mesh-mounted or loose. We always recommend mesh-mounting because it will save your installer the headache of installing tile piece by piece. In Mandy and Kevin's case, they received 18 easy to install sheets rather than 432 pieces of loose tile. The sheets that we make are also interlocking, meaning they fit together with every other sheet, whether they’re being connected on the right, left, top, or bottom sides. The goal is to have uniform grout lines that make every tile look like it was custom fit for your space As seen by the progression below, first we glue pieces of tile to approx. 1 sq ft of mesh. We go through this process until we've reached the amount of square feet needed for your project. Next, we carefully pack them and ship them right to your front door! For more on this backsplash, head over to our blog
Every year the Pantone Color Institute releases its Color of the Year to represent the general tone of the world, and this year is no different. The ballots are in and they chose 2 colors this year to acknowledge the greyness of 2020 with “Ultimate Grey” and the light at the end of this long and crazy tunnel, with “Illuminating”. While these two colors can be used together, the point of these very different hues is meant to have each stand on its own as a complementary tone for the other, thus supported each other. As Pantone puts it, this pairing is “A marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting”. Continue reading to see some exciting ways to use these two hues with handmade tile! Ultimate Grey Grey tones are a common neutral palette for any space. While the color grey is known for symbolizing neutrality and balance it can also represent dullness. We like to think that by highlighting the textures and variations of our grey glazes that it transforms into an exciting hue rather than a dull one. By creating clean and soft spaces with differing shades of grey, our handmade tile can make any space feel like home! For more neutral glaze palettes, visit our blog
When 2020 kicked off, my major goals for Mercury Mosaics included: Connect all areas of our company so our team could better understand what the other teams are doing – we call this the synergy plan! Implement our company-wide bonus system. Finalize plans for a second Mercury Mosaics factory location with a purpose to alleviate large-scale production demands for our most popular shapes and colors. Elevate my internal team to rise up in our tile organization – strengthening the motto: “Many hands make light work” Phase myself out of doing day to day sales (5-year saga came to an end in 2020!) Learn more about the role of a CEO, immerse myself in a cohort to better understand and intentionally build this position to find a CEO for Mercury Mosaics in 2022. Photography - Alejandro Romero & Aili Juusola. Reflecting on Personal Loss By sheer existence & in good health, I am reminded of the persistence, strength & gratitude I have that I’m able to be posting a blog on a website for a company that still stands with a team fully intact after the year this has been. In February, personally, I was hit pretty hard with the loss of my mom. You won’t find any presence of her online, however, it was my honor to be part of this article written about her leaving a legacy I know she would want to be remembered for. Part of my love of Minneapolis comes from this relentless mom of mine. Before this year I didn’t know there was a term called red lining. What I learned is that the heart of where I grew up was in that red map. The neighborhood that shaped who I am today, the rich cultures that have always been a normal to me and the diversity of my friends in school and every bus I rode to school on – it has made me into who I am today. Being exposed to what I’ve learned this summer – it made me respect and love my mom even more and understand her drive to make something better. As a family, we didn’t run to the suburbs with some of our friends in the neighborhood, we stayed and fought for our neighborhood and never gave up. As I read through the comments in the article of what people said about my mom: “We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” It is with this sentiment that fueled our team as we led this tile operation through 2020 to the other side. There was a story my mom used to read to me called: “The Little Engine That Could” and the takeaway was a phrase I still say to myself: “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can….” Photography - Alejandro Romero & Aili Juusola. Mercury Mosaics #2 To maintain the integrity of our current studio space in the Thorp building, it was time to finalize plans for a second location. As expected, 2020 presented added barriers to finalizing well: everything! Things we anticipated to get done in March were finished in late September setting a number of logistics back. Because of how I was raised, I stuck to the purpose driving this project and never took my eye off the mountain. Without making this second facility happen, the livelihood of my team was at stake. Without peeling off this level of production, our Northeast studio was in jeopardy of becoming overcrowded, causing uncomfortable working conditions in less than 18 months. I’ve seen it in past spaces, because we’d have to add kilns to keep up with demand and I refused to let my team make tile in unideal studio conditions. As a young company, we’d already gone through this in 2 spaces. The safety of my team was at stake in persevering through the obstacles to get location #2 on the map. I continued to navigate with a purpose to alleviate large-scale production demands for our most popular shapes and colors. As of this writing, we are on track to have small batches of tile beginning to be made in our new location, in Wadena, in late March 2021. With larger batches being anticipated in April through June 2021. Drawing by: Di Zhou & Ruth Baccam. Elevate My Internal Team I truly think, and this is just my personal opinion, that it’s far more effective to grow an organization from within. It’s WAY slower, but it’s the most-successful I’ve seen things happen (& gel) at Mercury Mosaics. It really falls back to my belief in the underdog. I’ve also hired from the top and it wasn’t always a picnic – let’s leave it at that. I’ve seen such magic from building the team from within, or simply-hiring with the opportunity to grow. My bias is that I was a kid with no formal business education, not necessarily on the right path but had a passion for making things. Tile happened to be a channel for this passion and hey, maybe you’ll see us branching out into other maker-universes, but for now: tile. Why do I champion the underdog? I am an underdog at the core - owning that I sweat to get to where I am. Everyone deserves a chance. There’s a certain grit, persistence and authenticity when you have someone who knows what it is to not have everything handed to you and understands the value of working for something. I see a lot of heart in this person and they have the most kindness & humility - I think an entire organization can be built from this. By elevating my team, we’ll make more room to bring others into the team, thus creating more opportunities. I think what 2020 has taught me is that we are more capable and resilient than I ever knew. We’re living the mission that: “Many hands make light work” and day-to-day just feels a whole lot better. There’s a liberation to make 2021 shine & go deeper with our community mosaic work to do the most good. 2
Inspired by the artistic detail of a lake’s underwater depths that is represented in a bathymetric map, we had the unique opportunity to create a custom large 13’x10′ White Bear Lake mosaic. An epic color selection of twenty six shades of blues and greens in our Bubbles tile were carefully selected to represent the various depths of... Read more » The post White Bear Lake Mosaic – A Must-See Bathroom! appeared first on Artisan Tile Company: Handmade Ceramic Tiles by Mercury Mosaics.
There's a lot of beautiful tile out there, but one of the most unique elements to ours is the variation in our glaze. Each tile is hand-painted by our talented Tile Elves creating stunning detail to each piece. While each glaze has a different degree of variation, this technique creates a stunning organic look to your final piece, sometimes even showing off individual brush strokes. Be ready to fall in love with the details behind handcrafted tile products and learn how special our tile variation can be. Learn about all the factors to consider when choosing a glaze color with this blog
You may recognize this Moroccan Fish Scale shower wall from seeing it on Pinterest! Even if you have not, we are going to give you an inside look into this shower wall that uses our most popular tile shape, and give you ideas of how to get a similar look in your space! Large Moroccan... Read more » The post The Shower Everyone is Talking About: An Inside Look appeared first on Artisan Tile Company: Handmade Ceramic Tiles by Mercury Mosaics.
It was a fantastic year of creative tile projects for us here at Mercury Mosaics and we cannot wait to ring in the new year with a fresh tile interior design lookbook! In 2019 we're focused on finding new ways to deliver inventive tile projects that are easy to install and even shoppable online. Our goal is to simplify our complex designs and make handmade ceramic tile more accessible than ever. So kick back, relax, and get inspired by our new interior design lookbook preview blog, or view our full digital version below: Gorgeous Geometry - Diamonds Diamonds are most commonly used in cube formation, and they can also be arranged in argyle, chevron, or star patterns. A vast range of colors, from neutral to the more daring, elevate the tiles’ geometric forms beyond measure. Medium Diamonds - 22E Blue Opal. Photo: Cambria. BUY THE TILE ONLINE Visually Exquisite - Moroccan Fish Scales Dating back to the 8th century, Moroccan Fish Scales are a staple of contemporary Moorish and Mediterranean style. Their unique shape is beautifully versatile—whether you choose one color or many, these tiles are full of romance and visual impact. Medium Moroccan Fish Scales - 11 Deco White, 1064 Baby Blue, 12W Blue Bell, 45W My Blue Heaven. Design: Michelle Gage. Photo: Kyle Born. BUY THE TILE ONLINE Uniquely Iconic - Subway Tile Each piece in our Subway Tile collection is sized and glazed by hand in-studio, giving it unmatched depth, variation, and texture. Use them to frame mosaics, fill the main space in a floor or backsplash, or play with colors and patterns for added character. 2”x6” Subway Tile in Herringbone Pattern - 75 Emerald. Design + Photo: Bari J. BUY THE TILE ONLINE A Buzz-Worthy Arrangement - Hexagon Perfect for any space that is a hive of activity, these polygonal shapes are precise yet fun. Arrange these geometric tiles using one beautiful hue or add an accent color for an eye-catching pop. Small Hexagon - 130 White, 45R My Blue Heaven, 23 Sapphire Blue. 3”x8” Subway Tile - 23 Sapphire Blue. Design + Photo: Pencil Shavings Studio. BUY THE TILE ONLINE A Whimsical Winner - Bubbles Evoking the joy and playfulness of bubbles floating through the air, this signature shape can be laid out in patterns ranging from abstract to uplifting. While vibrant colors are stunning, even a neutral or monochromatic color palette can become the focal point of a room. 3”x8” Subway Tile with Organic Edge Bubbles – 11 Deco White. BUY THE TILE ONLINE Order tile samples to see, touch, and fall in love with our handmade tiles in person. We would also love to hear what inspires you! Tell us more about your future project and get the ball rolling. The post 2019 Tile Lookbook - Mercury Mosaics appeared first on Artisan Tile Company: Handmade Ceramic Tiles by Mercury Mosaics.
Mercedes here! In honor of our new Design Studio nearing the finish line, I wanted to share a big reason how our small but mighty Mercury Mosaics got to where it is today. And it’s no surprise that the story revolves around a supportive circle of driven, humble and fierce female founders of Minnesota.
Adding tile accents to your next project is a great way to add personality in a space. Whether it's your home you're remodeling or adding a focal feature to your Instagram-worthy commercial space, we have a variety of examples for you, from small pops of tile to large custom accents.
Adding tile accents to your next project is a great way to add personality in a space. Whether it's your home you're remodeling or adding a focal feature to your Instagram-worthy commercial space, we have a variety of examples for you, from small pops of tile to large custom accents.
Hygge & West is definitely at the top of our list when is comes to companies we admire. Creating cozy, beautiful environments where small, everyday moments can be enjoyed is what they’re all about, so it’s no surprise that their wonderfully whimsical wallpaper is a match made in heaven for our handmade tile. When you put the two together, it creates some serious magic. Check out these 8 dreamy ways to pair wallpaper and tile that will have you itching for your next renovation... 1. Welcome a Whimsical Space One thing we share with Hygge & West is our love of fun, bold, and colorful designs. They are all for pushing the limits of design with creativity and turning their craft into pieces of art. Our Minneapolis neighbor and co-owner of Hygge & West, Christina Lagos, says that she doesn't subscribe to any one look- we couldn't agree with her more. We are all for mixing, matching, contrasting, complementing and every thing in between. So welcome a whimsical space with bold patterns and bright colors to create an unforgettable space. To get inspired by some of our favorite spaces, head over to our inspiration gallery. Wallpaper: Tilton Fenwick Florebela - Coral.Tile: 2
A Resource for our Trade Friends Mercedes Austin here! As Owner & Founder of Mercury Mosaics, I've always had big dreams for ways to help clients visualize our tile in their space. A big part of doing this successfully, is using digital tools to collaborate with all the amazing designers, builders and architects within the industry. From my first opportunity to work with an architect nearly 20 years ago to bring their vision to life; or that initial designer who took a chance on me before my tiles even came on mesh – I’ve always had a soft spot for trade professionals. I am excited to announce that Mercury Mosaics tile selections will now be available in Chief Architect - a professional home design software for residential home design, interior design, and remodeling. An Exciting Milestone Rolling out the launch of Mercury Mosaics tile in Chief Architect is a huge milestone for us, and we couldn't be more excited. To be honest, it can be challenging to “keep up with it all” while producing handcrafted tile in the style of an artisan studio. Balancing this by supporting jobs set in a healthy working environment, with access to health care, PTO, maternity leave and in these summer months – central air. We’re doing it and safely while socially distancing. A Digital Connection Now, more than ever before, the power of digital design and collaboration are important tools keeping us connected while being apart. With this time of social distancing and working remotely, the team at Mercury Mosaics immediately saw the importance of empowering and connecting our friends in the trades with tools for design at home. While we are analog at heart, technology to enhance the use of our handcrafted gems within the Chief Architect platform. Tile Selections 1.0 Our latest partnership with Chief Architect is the first of several catalog launches within the software. Shaping something extraordinary requires one to start simple, but we look forward to adding more tile options as we go! For this first launch, we’ve focused on our most popular shapes and colors. Check out these selections in our Fall 2021 Look Book! This collection embraces the simplicity of shape and pattern in order to focus on the soul of our work: color. We hand apply all colors revealing a stunning depth that brings design-dreams to life. Tile Selections 2.0 We are so excited to announce our latest launch with Chief Architect. For this launch, we wanted to focus on new shapes and trendy blends. We want to give interior designers and homeowners the option to play around with to acheive their desired look. Get Started Designing! A download of our library can be found here, enjoy the adventure! With Chief Architect you can bring all your design projects to life. Automated building tools for home design, interior design, and kitchen& bath design make it easy to create construction drawings, elevations, CAD details, and 3D models. We can't wait to see how you will use our tile in your designs!
A behind-the-scenes look at how the Design Studio Office is progressing with the guidance of local designers and artisans.
Mercedes here! In honor of our new Design Studio nearing the finish line, I wanted to share a big reason how our small but mighty Mercury Mosaics got to where it is today. And it’s no surprise that the story revolves around a supportive circle of driven, humble and fierce female founders of Minnesota.
Who else could spend hours looking through beautiful tile photos? We're hoping that you'll share the love with our new #tilesquad contest! Now through the end of August, take a picture of Mercury Mosaics tile, use the hashtag #tilesquad, and tag us. We'll feature some of our favorites to this blog and post them on our social channels tagging you! Win a Prize: 1st place will win this custom Small Moroccan Fish Scales mirror. 2nd place will win one of these super cute custom switch plate prototypes. 3rd place will win a Mercury Mosaics mug. How to enter: 1. Take a picture with our tile. We'll pick the winners based on the creativity and quality of the photo. Try doing something different and unique that will make everyone fall in tile love! 2. Post your image on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, using the hashtag #tilesquad and tagging our @mercurymosaics handle. All entries must be up by midnight of August 31st. We'll announce the lucky winners September 6th. 3. Keep using the hashtag - even after the contest, we'll collect your images and repost our favorites on social media and tag you! Don't own a Mercury Mosaics project? You can still qualify for this contest if you take a picture of one of our commercial tile projects or order samples and take pictures from your home! Here are some of our favorite client photos... @alshayskirtikar @thechloeconspiracy @liz.schultz @mommazskitchenak Feeling Inspired? Order tile samples to see, touch, and fall in love with our handmade tiles in person. We would also love to hear what inspires you! Tell us more about your future project and get the ball rolling.
We’ve always claimed to be more than a handmade tile company. We base our craft around creativity, strategy, and teamwork. We don’t fit into the traditional mold of a tile manufacturer. We are totally in our own lane and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Continue reading to find out what being a handmade, artisan tile company means to us... How it Started We can’t say enough about our mover and shaker, Mercedes Austin. Our humble and motivated tile queen deserves her own section in every blog we write. Mercedes started Mercury Mosaics 17 years ago as a young, solo, female artist who constantly combated all the people telling her not to follow her dreams. She put all of her energy into Mercury Mosaics and eventually became a business woman running a successful company to allow others to shine creatively. “Mercury Mosaics has become a beacon for creatives to work, to have a day job in the arts and many of us leave here daily to go do other parts of our lives. Mercury Mosaics isn’t the sum of it all, it’s a player in a bigger picture. My concept is to have an environment where people can work hard, with a team and see how the parts become the whole and if they stay with me, I’m grateful, if they phase out to do their creative passion as a full time gig and I know MM had a part in it – it’s fulfilling.” -Mercedes Austin To read more about the beginnings of Mercury Mosaics, visit Girl Talk HQ's blog
Add your own character to a custom tile design with a custom color blend: A Blend by You.
