Monday, July 12, 2010

Azulejos

We were looking for the “Otto e Mezzo Studios” in the quarter of Shangay, when we found this house in “Viale Diacinto Cestoni”.The facade is unusually decorated by a couple of azulejo panels.

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18 comments:

  1. LowellJuly 12, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    I was going to say that this is the kind of thing I would expect to find on JM's blog. Nice to see that it has been exported to Livorno. But evidently, it is not what you would expect to see...

    Re your comment on The Villages: If you ever get over here you will soon discover that no two golf cars are the same... :-)

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  2. GunnJuly 12, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Reminds me of art I have seen on a couple of islands. Madeira and the Azures. Very pretty and nice! You are surrounded with lots of history and art! Lucky you!

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  3. HildaJuly 12, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    Suddenly, I feel like I've stepped into Oeiras by mistake.

    What a lovely surprise!

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  4. Roberto Machado AlvesJuly 12, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Great shots. Here, in Brazil, we find azulejos in many places and buildings.

    cheerings,roberto
    http://clicksderoberto.blogspot.com

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  5. Luis GomezJuly 12, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    These are so pretty. They have nice work like this in South America as well. You just don't ever see them in The United States.

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  6. tapirgalJuly 12, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    What a perfect background for those beautiful tiles.

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  7. gogouciJuly 12, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful additions to any wall.

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  8. Small City ScenesJuly 12, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    I think these tiles are beautiful and the home owner is awesome. MB

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  9. DinaJuly 12, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Imported from Oeiras maybe? ;)
    A nice surprise for you.
    I learn from your link that tiles on a building help in temperature control. We need that right now.

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  10. stromsjoJuly 12, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I was also thinking 'Portugal' here.

    What a difference a few glazed tiles can make.

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  11. cieldequimperJuly 12, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Sevilla. Very pretty and unusual as you say.

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  12. brattcatJuly 12, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    What a lovely place to come home to.

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  13. B SQUAREDJuly 12, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    I love the contrast with the colors on the walls.

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  14. HalcyonJuly 12, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    I love those panels. My husband wanted to get some for our house, but I'm not sure they would fit!

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  15. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Now I see what you meant yesterday, but I can't agree, VP! :-) These are lovely tile panels and the contrast to the wall great colour is wonderful.

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  16. LoisJuly 12, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    I thought of JM's blog too when I saw this! Beautiful.

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  17. Cezar and LéiaJuly 12, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Aahh, nice Portuguese art!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  18. KaoriJuly 13, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Are those pinecones in the second photo? The tiles are really beautiful!

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