Monday, February 05, 2007

The Queen of Tile





Tile, beautiful tile. If I could, I would tile my bathroom with none other than Ann Sacks tile. Along with the Signature Ann Sacks collection, offered are the works of several other talented designers such as Angela Adams, Erin Adams, Robert Kuo and Barbara Barry. Materials used are glass, ceramic, stone, leather, wood, concrete and metal. How is that for selection? Check out the site, you'll also see some wonderfully unique plumbing fixtures and lighting.

Ann Sacks has built a phenomenal, internationally known tile business. And, it all started on a trip to Mexico. While shopping for a Mexican Wedding dress she fell in love with some colorful, hand painted trivets. Soon after she opened her first showroom in Portland, Oregon. That was back in the 80's and the Ann Sacks collection is still growing today and stronger than ever. We just never know where that big inspiration will come from or how it may change our lives!

Artist Diana Boicheff





I found Diana Boicheff in Western Interiors magazine this month. I just love her paintings. She works a lot on birch wood with oils and wax. Really nice work.