Will blue-and-white Delft tile always endure? I keep expecting to read that it’s passé. Not! Instead, iconic cobalt blue-and-white Dutch Delft tile continues to be chosen for kitchens whether the ceramics are made in Morocco, Texas, France or The Netherlands. While the look screams ‘traditional’ it always feels fresh. Plus, there are so many variations in the motifs – … [Read more...]
Hand Painted Tiles
What do a French kitchen, Mexican restaurant and Malibu home have in common? Hand painted tiles. Don't get me wrong, I love the heart of our home, but whenever I see an elaborate kitchen with hand painted tiles I find myself thinking "next house." I've had this scanned copy of a European kitchen for the longest time. After I had decided on today's post subject matter, I … [Read more...]
Giverny Kitchen
Giverny offers more than Monet's gardens -- his kitchen makes an impression, too. Giverny, 45 miles west of Paris, is a historic home with legendary gardens known worldwide through the paintings of its owner, the Impression master Claude Monet. The house is a marvel as well, particularly the Giverny kitchen -- a work of art in traditional blue-and-white faïence tile with a … [Read more...]