Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Painted Tiles

Fruit and vegetables, via Mentana, LivornoFruit and vegetables in “Via Mentana”.Bookbinder sign, corso Amedeo, LivornoA bookbinder in “Corso Amedeo”.Wine shop sign, via Mentana, LivornoA wine shop, again in “Via Mentana”.

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18 comments:

  1. GunnAugust 31, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    They are pretty and artistic. To me they reminds me of Summer and holidays.....

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    What beauty ! Love the second one most. One can only hope that youth will show a bit more respect the next time. Please have a good Tuesday.

    daily athens

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  3. Luis GomezAugust 31, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    These are great!

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  4. LowellAugust 31, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    I like them all very much. Why, do you think, are these tiles so ubiquitous and popular in Spain and Italy (and other countries in Europe)?

    There must be a reason.

    Thank you, dear Trillian, for taking the time to comment on our blogs...you always make us feel good!

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  5. RandyAugust 31, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    Those would be a nice addtion to a home.

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  6. DinaAugust 31, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Tiles have so much more charm than regular signs.
    Thanks for the pretty examples.

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  7. Small City ScenesAugust 31, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    I love the tiles. I wonder the same as Jacob. And I want to use some in my house. I have an idea---I'd better do some thinking. MB

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  8. cieldequimperAugust 31, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    A bookbinder: how wonderful!!
    These are all lovely.

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  9. jooAugust 31, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    I love them all! For obvious reason wine shop is my favourite place, but a bookbinder is so unusual tht I would love to have this tile at home:D

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  10. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 31, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I presume this is first painted and then fired?

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  11. brattcatAugust 31, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    these are great.

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  12. B SQUAREDAugust 31, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful! They have become so expensive now days.

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  13. HalcyonAugust 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I love these old signs. Everyone should have one!

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  14. Cezar and LéiaAugust 31, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    All tiles are creative and so well ornate!
    Léia

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  15. KaoriAugust 31, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Do they actually have a bookbinding store? Love the painted signs and the handwritten words :D

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  16. FranciscaSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Ah, you have hit a soft spot in my heart. Love hand-painted ceramics, and these signs are just great.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Really nice selection, VP!

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  18. LindyLouMacSeptember 6, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Love them and what a great idea for a post. I must do some local research.

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