September 24, 2019 (Exmore, Virginia) ... New Ravenna, America’s premier designer and manufacturer of mosaics for both residential and commercial installations, is pleased to introduce 20 new designs in the Miraflores Collection by interior designer, Paul Schatz. The handmade mosaics are presented in a variety of colorways using natural stone, glass, and metal, with highlights of 24k gold glass, glazed Basalto, ceramic, and Serenity glass. The …
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New Ravenna Introduces the Liliane Collection Designed by Caroline Beaupère
July 25, 2019 (Exmore, Virginia) ....New Ravenna, America’s premier designer and manufacturer of mosaics for both residential and commercial installations, is pleased to introduce Liliane, a collection designed by Paris-born Caroline Beaupère. The designer's memories of summers spent on the French Riviera inspired the nine mosaics, handcrafted in natural stone and glass with metal accents. The enchanting gardens, architecture, and culture of the Côte d'Azur are represented …
#NoGrandiNavi. An open letter
In her article published on Ytali, JoAnn Locktov writes about cruise ship tourism in Venice: The cruise ships account for less than 10% of annual tourists but they claim 100% of our attention. Their presence is so deeply antithetical to everything Venice represents, that we have to wonder if the obliteration of Venice is not the by-product of poor governance but the actual goal. They said it couldn’t happen. The cruise ships were too big to fail. Escorted by tugs at the bow and stern, …
New Ravenna Presents La Panthère custom mosaic art panels in the spirit of Erté
May 14, 2019 (Exmore, Virginia) ...New Ravenna, America’s premier designer and manufacturer of mosaics for both residential and commercial installations, is pleased to present two mosaic art panels, La Panthère Blanche and La Panthère Noire. The custom panels are inspired by Erté, the pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, the 20th century artist and designer known for his glamorous art deco stage sets, jewelry, costumes, sculpture, and graphic design. The Russian born …
Express Your Passion For Pastels with Mosaic Tiles
Pastel colours with their soft, enchanting qualities can saturate kitchens and bathrooms with transcendent calm. These hues reflect dawn and dusk, and the cheerful optimism of spring. At their best, pastel colours reflect the abundance of tranquility found in nature from the luminescent green of new growth grass, to the dusty charm of hydrangea petals. When pastel blues are inspired by sky and sea, interiors invite contemplation. The challenge in using pastel colours in design is to achieve …