(Exmore, Virginia)........New Ravenna Mosaics is proud to announce a new collection of Plaid and Gingham mosaics designed by Sara Baldwin. Available in jewel glass and natural stone the collection is comprised of five classic designs — Rory, Hamish, Bonnie, Conner, and McIntyre. The mosaics are all hand cut and assembled on the Eastern Shore of Virginia where New Ravenna Mosaics employs over 100 artisans to create their handcrafted tile designs. Baldwin grew up on a nearby farm and loved …
Love Lost, Love Found: An Objet d’Art’s Powerful Sentimental Value
What Inspires Me: “In my home I have a boat. It was made by an artist named Cathy Rose. The boat signifies everything I can love in an object. It was crafted by hand. It contains the spirit of the human heart. My solace is water and the boat symbolizes adventure. In very tiny letters, embossed on the boat it says, "home." The boat lived in my bedroom. When my peace was interrupted by a renovation project, I carefully removed the boat and placed it out of harm’s way. But when the project was …
The Best of Tileista: Tiles and Mosaics from Butterflies to Peacocks
JoAnn reviews the best tile of 2012 in delicate display and jewel hues The Best of Tileista: Tiles and Mosaics from Butterflies to Peacocks.These reviews on the Decorating Diva are roundups of her point of view. Mosaic Art Now says of Tileista, whose full list of articles live on one page: “Tileista” is a monthly column that explores the beauty of artisan tile. JoAnn Locktov is the author of two books (Mosaic Art and Style, The Art of Mosaic Design) and numerous articles on …
The Best of Tileista: Tiles and Mosaics from Wheels of Clay to Subway Tiles
In this feature, JoAnn reviews the best tile of 2012 The Best of Tileista: Tiles and Mosaics from Wheels of Clay to Subway Tiles Mosaic Art Now says of Tileista, whose full list of articles live on one page: “Tileista” is a monthly column that explores the beauty of artisan tile. JoAnn Locktov is the author of two books (Mosaic Art and Style, The Art of Mosaic Design) and numerous articles on contemporary mosaics and tile. Her public relations firm Bella Figura Communications represents …
The Best of Tileista: Tiles & Mosaics from Story Telling to Material Alchemy
JoAnn reviews the best tile of 2012 with four stories, one of which is. The Best of Tileista: Tiles & Mosaics from Story Telling to Material Alchemy. Mosaic Art Now says of Tileista, whose full list of articles live on one page: “Tileista” is a monthly column that explores the beauty of artisan tile. JoAnn Locktov is the author of two books (Mosaic Art and Style, The Art of Mosaic Design) and numerous articles on contemporary mosaics and tile. Her public relations firm Bella …