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A Tale of Toile de Jouy

In today’s blog post, you’ll be getting a brief history lesson, some fun facts and a whole lot of inspiration wrapped up into one! Often abbreviated to simply "toile", the pattern depicts a complex landscape-style scene most often against a white or off-white background. The print gained popularity as a printed French textile in the late eighteenth-century, and the classic graphic remains a staple in both fashion and interiors to this day. Sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the life and times of toile design.

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A Tale of Subway Tiles

In today’s blog post you’ll be getting a brief history lesson, some fun facts and a whole lot of inspiration wrapped up into one! You’ve heard it before, “we’re going with subway tiles for our backsplash”, but did you know all of the ways that you can implement subway tiles into your design? Sit back, relax and let us guide you through the life and times of the subway tile.

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