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I would love to be artistic.  My most recent endeavour was an acrylic I painted for my daughter’s bedroom of a pink jellyfish. I thought it was excellent and in fact, the colours were beautiful and pi..

Sevilla Floral Tile:A high-quality ceramic tile featuring a classic Spanish floral motif in bold cobalt blue and white. Perfect for creating striking splashbacks or accent walls in bathrooms or kitche..

Using tiles on stair risers can be a fantastic way to add character and style to a staircase, whether it be for inside or outside.A lot of our customers have used our handmade tiles on their stair ris..

Tuscan Terracotta Tile:A traditional terracotta tile with a natural matte finish, ideal for creating a rustic and timeless look. Its warm tones evoke the sun-soaked landscapes of Tuscany.Terracotta ti..

Custom Tile Designs: How to Create Your Own Moroccan Tile PatternCreating custom tile designs can be an exciting journey, especially when it comes to the vibrant and intricate world of Moroccan tiles...

We have a limited number of special embossed cuerda seca tiles!This amazing method of creating tiles was created in Persia in the 1400’s and then used in Spain, where it gained great popularity. The n..

Not only are the Talavera tiles beautiful and colourful, they are also a lesson in history.  As most people would know, the Spanish were great explorers and conquerers of new worlds and in colonising ..

Portugal is one of my favourite countries to visit.  This is because of the scenery, the people, the food and of course, the amazing tiles and ceramics. I have visited Portugal a number of times over ..

From my travels overseas, I have seen some amazing ancient ceramic tiles. Some of these tiles are thounsands of years old - from Marocco, Spain, Portugal, Mexico and more. I recall visiting Alhambra i..

Not everyone has heard of Encaustic Tiles but if you have, you would know that they are a wonderful tile with so much character. Our Encaustic Tiles are handmade using centuries old technology develop..

I seriously love travelling!  Learning about other countries, the people, the food, the culture - love it all!Covid put a serious dent in my exploring of the world and I am glad we can now get back to..