Beautiful Handmade Buddha Tiles in Soft White Glaze

Our Buddha Mural is one of the pieces I get the most feedback on. People love it. It makes me happy to think of creating an image that brings beauty, and a reminder of peace and mindfulness, into people's homes and lives. When I carved the original piece, I took the process very slowly and savoured my time working on this lovely image. Now, each tile in the mural is pressed by hand, by me or my partner, into our original mold. I can't help but think that this care and attention in the making translates into a feeling of peacefulness about the finished piece...

We've been using the same lovely stony glaze ("Dry Stone") on this piece for a while, and I like the way the glaze texture suggests a low relief sandstone carving. When a client requested the mural in a white glaze, I was hesitant at first - I wasn't sure I'd care for the results. I chose a semi-transparent soft porcelain white, and fired a test tile. I love it! You can see the finished piece here. I brushed the glaze on carefully, then rubbed it back to reveal bits of the rosy tan clay body here and there. I'm so pleased with the results that I'm adding this glaze to our regular glaze options for the Kyoto collection. Give us a call if you'd like to order a beautiful white Buddha like this one.

The Alhambra - Inspiration for Gardens, Colour, Tile Design...

By lovely coincidence, our Plum Blossom tile was showcased in not one, but two beautiful Etsy treasuries today, both on the theme of aged metal. They are here and here.

Custom Handmade Floor Tiles with Old World Feel

Remember this custom job? We were commissioned to create an accent floor tile for the client's gorgeous summer home on in Ontario lake country. The beautiful calligraphic motif has special meaning for the family. Here are a couple of photos from the client, of the tiles being set in place. Once grouted and finished, I think these floor tiles will have a wonderful, been-there-forever feel.

Hand Made Tile in Lichen Green Complements Architect's Kitchen

This stunning Florida kitchen features tiles from our Kyoto Series; the Plum Blossom, and the hand-pressed field tile in our unique Dry Lichen glaze. Note the gorgeous earth plaster walls tinted to match this glaze! We worked closely with the client to assure the gorgeous results you see here. FOr a quote on tiles and design for your dream kitchen or bath, contact us with your ideas!

Featured Tiles: Our Kyoto Collection

The tiles in our Kyoto Collection are inspired by the natural serenity of the Japanese garden. Glazed in the colours and textures of stone and lichen, these elegant tiles feature koi fish, plum blossoms, bamboo, pine, and Buddhist imagery. Create a serene, spa-like bathroom, a warm, traditional kitchen, a meditative entryway or yoga room... enjoy this slide show, featuring Kyoto tiles alongside the natural beauty which inspired them... (Click here for full screen version)

hand made cake stand with birds!

Here it is - I didn't have time to get a good photo of it, because it sold to the very first person who walked in the door and saw it - there she is on the left! I will be making more cake stands over the next two weeks. Drop me a line to pre-order yours. Cake is festive! We need more excuses to eat cake!