Tile DIY

As a kid, I was quite the crafter. I bedazzled, knit, painted and podged my way from one project to another. But in recent years, I've become more hesitant to try DIY craft projects at the risk of things looking, well, tacky.

This is hardly a DIY project, and certainly a safe distance from being too Holly Hobby. DIY tile coasters. Just imagine these incredible Exquisite Surfaces tiles, in all of their hand painted and weathered glory, as a place to rest your glass. With just a few felt pads underneath, these colourful-but-too-scary-for-my-backsplash tiles will still have a stylish place in your home.

Exquisite Surfaces

Many months ago, I came across a beautiful spread in Veranda magazine and wrote about it in post "Great Design is Good for the Soul". Well, great design doesn't leave the mind quickly either. Five months later, I can rehearse the flooring in that home faster than my last meal (and that's coming from a girl who loves food).

What stayed with me about Exquisite Surfaces' hardwood, tile, stone and fireplaces were the aged European finishes (I think classic is always best on hard surfaces, leave trendy for all the other spots!). I won't even attempt to describe their remarkable products further, as the installation photos say it best. The only thing I'll say is, I wish I was her.