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A trend that taking Pinterest, Instagram, and the HOTTEST homes by storm right now is Encaustic Tile! These patterned tiles are seen in both traditional and contemporary homes, and can even be mixed and matched. Real Encaustic cement tiles have ...

Here’s another tool for your toolbox for updating thrift store furniture finds! Royal Design Studio, an industry leader in pattern décor, wants make stenciling furniture even EASIER with their new Paint, Peel & Stick Canvas™. To show you how you ...

How often do you set a drink or messy snack like ice cream with chocolate sauce on the sofa, hoping it won’t tip over? Or set it on the floor where a child, a pet — or even you! — ...

We’ve been getting lots of  lovely links and mentions. It’s just SO cool and SO appreciated! I am a little late in getting this posted, as usual, but what the hey!! Two weeks ago Regina at Fauxology ran a wonderful weeklong series ...

Well, I’ve made a decision. When my dreams come true, I will buy a villa or palazzo in Italy. While I’m dreaming, I might as well just make a commitment to visit Riccardo Barthel in Florence because, you know, I am ...

Azulejos, traditional Portuguese tiles, are a highly recognizable expression of Portuguese culture and a great contribution to the world’s artistic heritage. The ceramic techniques and glazing methods were adapted during the centuries long ago when Christian and Islamic-Moorish cultures coexisted ...

If you ever want to get really excited and inspired about tiled surfaces, check out Walker Zanger. They have a beautiful online catalog to browse through, but I highly recommend ordering the printed one (new one coming out soon!). The ...

When I started in this “pattern” business years ago (as in 25 years ago) I spent almost all of my time drawing and designing original stencils for Royal Design Studio. As that business evolved into two businesses I now find ...