{Thursday Thoughts} Lake House Backsplash

Just another day at work for Drew, who handles the majority of our custom projects. He is thoughtfully meticulous and considers all possibilities when working with someone to help create their art in tile. Working with Tina of Ceramiche Tile and  Stone in Pittsburgh, PA they began with a photograph and it became a personalized custom back splash centering right over the clients' kitchen range. The peaceful setting is just what they wanted to soothe the cook of the house while bringing beauty to the space. What is your calming place? Perhaps it can be incorporated into your next home project.

Original Photograph provided by Client

Finished Mural

{Thursday Thoughts} NEW tile color!

We created a new custom color for Westside Tile and Stone and we all loved it so much that we decided to incorporate it as a new color to our Altalena palette. The new Turquoise color evokes images of swaying palms, warm breezes and tranquil waters. We are proud to unveil the new color and hope you like it as much as we do!

 

 

Make it happen...custom size mural {Thursday Thoughts}

It's the New Year, so I thought we should ring it in by "tooting" Drew's horn! He worked closely with Celeste at TheStem of Things in Appleton, WI to custom fit our Clermont Azul to fit the clients backslash and cook top wall. Our eagle eyes cut the stone and Drew calculated everything to fit perfect. Beautiful design The Stem of Things and great detail Drew, cannot wait to see this one installed! 

                                                Custom Clermont 30" x 108"

Left Corner as it turns up to go over the cook top. Great lay out!

Purge it or Loose it!

Purging, it's good for organization, effectiveness, and the soul! I'm constantly going through clothes, toys, and all around stuff. There is a reason staging is a useful tool in real-estate. People like a clean organized house! You just feel good. Now that my daughter is older she helps too! We have piles for donating, re-purposing, and rubbish. I always feel better once I eliminate the clutter that we end up glazing right over!

So here is to a Happy Holiday Purge to begin the New Year! 

{Thursday Thoughts} Sustainability is the path to our future.

Once on a fast track pace for shiny, new baubles generations left piles of wreckage with discarded possessions. The new wave of thinking has changed to reusing, re purposing, and recycling.

This new philosophy of ingenuity has produced magnificent designs from homes and buildings to art and design.

This cozy earth home was crafted and built by Simon Dale with help from his Father-In-Law.

 

 David Mach utilizes recycled hangers among other materials.

 Studio Swine uses salvaged plastic from the ocean to bring to life this stool.

Thursday Thoughts {Kitchen Client tile install}

Tis the season for sharing and eating. Well... at least in my house! It was this weekend when I was cooking with my daughters that I  was reminded of how much time I spend in the kitchen especially this time of year. So much of the holiday magic and feeling comes straight from the oven. We all tend to gather for warm conversation and yummy bites to sneak. Even in the smallest kitchen people find their way to congregate at the heart of the home. 

In light of the season, I thought I would share some of the beautiful installs that our clients have shared with us in hopes to infuse new ideas into the heart of your home!

 

Echelon Custom Homes | Featuring StoneImpressions Altalena Ochre

 

MCA Stone | Featuring StoneImpressions Belisima and Color Wash

 

Tiffany McKinzie Interior Design  | Featuring StoneImpressions Custom Mural