Mosaics in my house

I love making mosaics from treasures I've collected. I've got them all over my house~ all created by me, I'll give you a little tour, okay?



I collected all these celedon pieces of tiles and rocks over a period of years. I didn't know why or what for, other than I was so attracted to celadon green. I got many of these green pieces at a store in San Diego.



I had a blank space above the fireplace, so I created the mosaic on a board, exactly cut to the size of the space, then just slid it in. (It's not very well lit, under the mantle, so I added the christmas lights on a timer)

mosaic above the fireplace

The wall quilt is by Cas Holmes, the framed pieces by Chad Alice Hagen and Cathy Cullis. (ha! do I only like artwork by women whose first names start with a 'C'?)

one of my first mosaics, a table top

When we got a new stove, there was a unfinished space on the wall, so I make a mosaic on a board and attached it to the wall. 



The entry hall was my biggest job, (and the last time I mosaiced!) It's made from broken slate, found rocks and tiles. It took weeks to lay, lots of hard, physical work. Thankfully, I hired someone to grout and seal it. 



This mirror was my very first mosaic. I took a class from my friend, Jill Hall, to learn the techniques and materials needed. I asked my friend, Jose, to cut the wood frame. I used pieces from our lives and travels, so many memories in this mirror. It hangs in our guest bathroom.

When we first married, I had this coffee cup made for my husband, Don Strom.

Our first kitty was named 'Cinzano.' Don's brother got this ashtray
from a bar in San Francisco for us.

We lived and traveled in Asia

The little character is a chop stick rest, and reminds me of my older brother.

A cup handle and a pepper cannister

Sweet peter rabbit dishes.

Ain't it the truth?

When my husb and I cleaned out our garage last week, I ran across a giant container of broken tiles and dishes that I've been collecting to mosaic a bench for our patio. I promised him I'd do it in 2014. for sure. Really. I'll keep you posted!

Do you do project like this for your home? I love DIY projects! As long as they're are creative and don't involve precision.