A liveaboard bathroom is a necessary evil that you will learn to hate.
The first time I saw tadelakt was in St. Tropez, France, several years ago. I was immediately transfixed by the pearlescent, translucent, hand-rubbed-all-the-way-to-glossy, impervious-to-water finish. I had never seen anything like it before, and rarely have since. I had stumbled upon one of the oldest and most treasured plaster finishes in the world. The art of tadelakt is 4,000 years old, and comes from Morocco. Designers in France are using it today for its silky texture and indescribable patina, which are unmatched by any other plaster finish available. It is absolutely stunning. Tadelakt functions extremely well in wet areas and can form a seamless, monolithic finish to back splashes, countertops and sinks in kitchen, bathroom, shower and powder room areas. Made from natural hydraulic lime, quartz and marble powder, tadelakt is white in color and can be pigmented using natural earth pigments. The tadelakt process is deceptively simple. A natural powder paste is applied to the surface, then polished with a smooth stone. This is repeated seven times. Finally, the surface is sealed by rubbing with a black olive oil soap. To fully appreciate it's allure, it is said that you have to caress it. I couldn't agree more! Satiny Coral Tadelakt Finish on Integrated Shelves in French Kitchen A Parisian Salle de Bain Finished in Black and Taupe Tadelakt Tadelakt Taupe Walls in Parisian Salle de Bain Tadelakt Taupe Walls in Parisian Water Closet Charcoal Grey Integral Tadelakt Bathtub in Parisian Bathroom Tadelakt Red Shower Walls in Chic Provencal Salle de Bain Tadelakt Red Sculptural Bowl in Provence, France Creme Tadelakt Walls in Parisian Salle de Bain Gorgeous Tadelakt Parisian Salle de Bain Beautiful Tadelakt Red and Gold Backsplash and Integral Sink in Provence, France Tadelakt Grey Countertops and Shelves in Parisian Kitchen Tadelakt Backsplash, Countertop and Integral Sink in Provence, France Tadelakt plaster finish would be gorgeous and luxurious in our American homes. I can see it working beautifully in chic Napa and Sonoma wine country homes. If you have seen tadelakt installed here, I would love to see pictures! Resources: Les Valayans Paris Vancouver Website Photos Courtesy of Traditions du Maroc and Maroc Design in Paris and Avignon, France ....... Kit Golson Design for elegant, sustainable and pragmatic Chic Provence Interior Design
Quality wooden cat door for installation in doors, walls or glass, with installation service. Beautiful in your home and will last for years.
I recently spent a morning with Chef Laurent Tourondel, creator of the popular BLT Restaurants, in his country house kitchen on Long Island. A gaggle of French relatives plus Laurent’s girlfriend and her family had descended for a holiday weekend so the house was full of energy. Pancakes, from Laurent’s book, Fresh from the Market: Seasonal Cooking with Laurent Tourondel (Wiley) were on the menu.
Located in Tennessee, this beautiful cabin actually floats on a lake. This home takes 'waterfront property' to a whole new level!
This is the castle compound, one of the grandfathers of the Earthships. A three story building made from thousands of drink cans (probably beer!). The G2 (global model) site is almost done. There is still a lot of indoor plaster finishes to do, an that's what i've been doing today. With the plaster finish, were adding a colour dye to the cement mix, and using extra fine sand. The bottle walls have been very interesting to finish, and i'll post some photos of that tomorrow!
Casa Caracol also know as the Shell House is more than just a place to stay, it's an awesome underwater adventure minus the scuba gear!
Ceramic tile in a William Morris tapestry design of a fox and a pheasant in flight in a fantasy forest setting of leafy green foliage and fruit trees
