Y'all know me. You've been with me long enough to know that I am crazy for everything Nature. Trees...awe inspiring, wildlife.... mesmerizing, fresh air...exhilarating, wilderness...inspiring! It is my muse after all. You've read my other posts about the healthy benefits of getting a little nature therapy. Can you think of a better way to reduce stress and anxiety, lower your blood pressure and...
Hello friends! How is it possible that it is 2019 already?!? I can't believe that Fire Creek has been helping folks like you create with tile for SEVEN years! Time sure does fly when you are having so much fun!! My favorite thing to do is to help you create a home that reflects your unique personality!...
Alice Lake 24 inch x 8 inch Triptych Tile Alice Lake, the gem of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in Idaho. The Sawtooths are my favorite to hike. The rugged peaks, the crystal clear alpine lakes are world renowned for their majestic beauty. The trails here are rugged with plenty of elevation gain to challenge even the most experienced hiker. I have so much love for this wild country of...
The Tooth of Time. "Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul". ~John Muir Hey There! If you have been following me on any of the social media avenues, (and if you're not, you ought to get your fanny over there and follow for a behind the scenes look at Fire Creek Clay!), you would know that I am a backpacking wander woman. I am at my happiest when I am in the backcountry away...
A New Way to Think About the Trends in Interior Design. Hey! Won't handmade tile get outdated quickly? I was asked this very question not too long ago and it's a good question. And I have a great answer! The word TREND is a noun meaning "a general direction in which something is developing or changing". Thank you, SIRI....and trends are just that...fashionable designs that change from...
You've decided to create a home that is a beautiful reflection of who you are, your hopes, your dreams... You want a home where your soul can just be. Handcrafted ceramic tile has caught your attention for the rustic quality it brings, the texture it can add to a room and the customization that only handcrafted can bring, but you hesitate... How on earth do you install handcrafted tile? You've...
Ceramic tile countertops add beauty and personality to a home. ~ And they are easier to care for than you think! I WANT ceramic tile kitchen countertops. CRAZY, right??? I know! Perhaps, it is merely because I am a tile artist and have this funny obsession with tile, maybe it is because I was merely trying to save money by using my trade. There is some truth to those last two statements, but...
Angevin Rose A new handcrafted tile set by Fire Creek Clay. Inspiration is everywhere and often found in the most unlikely of places. Fire Creek designs are often inspired by the backcountry and the animals that reside within. Today, Fire Creek introduces The Angevin Rose Medallion and the story of its beginning is different. We study genealogy to answer the great questions of life;...
I go on dreaming...
It has been an unusual summer for Fire Creek. The weather has been extraordinarily pleasant. So unlike the hot dry heat we here in Idaho are so accustomed to. As I sit here talking with you, I am sitting on my back patio. Completely enjoying the cool gentle breeze that stirs my wind chime from sleep. It has left me in a rather reminiscent mood. As I...
After reading the Custom Tiles post, I know that you are pondering all of the possibilities that exist with custom tiles for your home. Has it left you asking, how do I whittle down all of those possibilities down to one perfect choice for your home? Let me help... Just where are your going to put this really amazing, made for you tile? Whether you are installing this tile as a backsplash...
