Inspiration: Mosaics in Berlin Museums
Last spring Robert and I went to Berlin on our way to Copenhagen. It was a convenient stop over and a wonderful place to explore museums. Several museums are conveniently located together on an island...
View ArticleMosaic Inspiration: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Several weeks ago we were on our way to see the new installation of Islamic art at MMA when we lost our way, if only temporarily. This detour turned out to be a bonus because I stumbled upon the...
View ArticleNational Park, Israel
This will probably be the final post on my trip to Israel. Our visit to the ancient archeological site of Caesarea, a planned city with a network of crisscrossing roads, a temple, theatre,...
View ArticleItalian Mosaics
I simply love mosaics–from the earliest ones I’ve seen at Ephesus, Herculaneum, St. Mark’s and other Venetian churches, to the charming creations in the foyer of early 20th century Paris apartment...
View ArticleThe Massachusetts State House
Last week I attended the awards celebration of New England Chapter Institute of Classical Architecture and Art held at the State House in Boston, a fabulous Charles Bulfinch building built in 1798 with...
View ArticleAway in London
I will be in London this week. The photos in this post were taken that last time I visited the V & A Museum. Incredible art and objects combined with the architecture and the enthusiastic use of...
View ArticleRevisiting Waterworks Studio Surfaces
We are so pleased to re-introduce our Waterworks Studio Collection. Today, I am eager to share our newly streamlined surfaces families. Like everything within Studio, the surfaces represent a curated...
View ArticleWaterjet Mosaics
Only a dozen years ago, waterjet mosaics were the new shining star in the marketplace. Today they are simply everywhere, in countless patterns and colors. The technology behind them has advanced, too....
View ArticleWoven Mosaic Patterns
I can remember when Waterworks re-introduced 20’s and 30’s black and white marble basketweave patterns to accompany our Edwardian style pedestal sinks. They were a fresh reminder of a retro design and...
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