I'm back with another roundup! Sharing a lot of Staircase Wainscoting Inspiration for a future project in the house plus some decisions.
in april 2009, i bought my first home. these are some of my favorite home decor and interior designs that i have collected to help inspire me. This blog contains affiliate links at no additional cost to you. It helps to keep this blog up and running. I appreciate your support.
Discover the charm of Southern interior design with our tips and tricks.
You are moving into a new place – or perhaps thinking your current home could do with a lick of inspiration. It’s easy to create a collection of stunning boards...
It's time to look ahead at the Interior Design Trends I'm forecasting will be popular through 2024! Come along! At the beginning of each year I love to "stick my finger in the wind" and spend some time noticing what is lasting and what is changing in the design world. Trends naturally have about a
Discover the charm of Southern interior design with our tips and tricks.
Nymphs Lamp Gallery
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Stained glass is having a moment, and these spaces show how to do it right.
Each room looks like a museum...
The Japandi bedroom is not just a room; it's a retreat. It blends the Japanese principles of Zen with Scandinavian practicality, resulting in a space...
I talk a lot about how our current home is not our “forever home” and always get a LOT of questions and confused comments. Why put so much work into a home if you won’t live in it forever? What does this house not have that you want? Well first, we’re lucky that we can …
Zellige tiles or zellij is an ancestral north African art. The tradition has been treasured from one generation to another and today only very skilled craftsmen can achieve these complex geometric mosaics works. Ideal for wall and floor coverings, but also for fireplaces, fountains or even swimming pools, Moroccan tile has inspired many architects and designers to create custom original works.Zellige has been made in Morocco for over a 1000 years. Finding the highest quality clay is extremely important to produce the finest Zellige tile. The region of Fez has one of the best quality clays in Morocco.The clay is soaked in water until it reaches a soft texture. Once the clay is soft enough to handle it is filtered by hand.After filtering, a skilled craftsmen flattens the clay by hand into squares. This part is very important because the clay must be compact with no air bubbles in it.Raw Zellige clay tiles are then allowed to dry outdoors, like adobe. Most tile production takes place in the summer, early fall and spring.After the clay is shaped, molded and flattened, it is kept and stored in a cool dry place to be readied for a first bake.After the uncured Zellige tiles are dried another skilled craftsmen applies the colors to the top of the tile. Be aware that today in Morocco many tile factories use paint guns to apply colors. Using spray guns provides the same looking tiles and many more colors are available with a lower cost. The reason we don't buy spray painted tiles it is to ensure that the paint coating is thick and resistant.The Zellige tiles are now placed in natural, wood fired kilns. In traditional moroccan Zellige kilns heat circulates unevenly, resulting in slightly different tones and colors for each tile. This imperfection makes Moroccan tiles so unique and beautiful.The end product is a 4"x4" tile with uneven edges.Note: All our tiles are 100% hand made. Our factory uses the same techniques as our ancestors to ensure quality and authenticity.Zellige making is considered an art in and of itself. This art is transmitted from generation to generation by master craftsmen. There are three craftsmen needed for Zellige. The first selects the tiles and then draws the shape desired and passes the tile to the next craftsmen.The most important part of this entire process is the third craftsmen, also called the master craftsmen. He specializes in cutting the excess clay and performs precision cutting. The end results are an incredible variety of shaped pieces that are assembled to create intricate Zellige patterns. The possibilities are unlimited!
Re-imagining traditional New England Colonial style, architect Patrick Ahearn has created a home that is welcoming and snug—and that offers a true sense of place—for a family west of Boston.
Learn how the talented team at Cullman & Kravis use details to create beautiful and balanced interiors.
Do you ever look up your home on Zillow or Realtor.com? Every couple of months, I like to check in on current home's value (aka it's 'zestimate') and see the market trends. A fun fact about our particular home when googled is all the old photos of past iterations are still available to see! Here is
These moody farmhouse kitchen ideas feature a combination of rustic charm and dark, dramatic elements, creating a cozy space.