Two photos rise off the pages of this newspaper’s predecessor from the early 20th century, separated by a decade. In one, a freckled boy with brown hair, dark tie and silky scarf displays his ...

Wander most any street in Portugal, and you’ll see azulejos tiles, those decorative blue tiles on buildings, churches, and homes. At first glance, they seem merely decorative, but a closer look ...

This summer, people strolling up Avenida Del Mar will be able to gaze at a tile mural of one of San Clemente’s most revered landmarks, the Casino ballroom. It’s where Betty and James Woods went on ...

The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is buzzing with activity as vendors and customers are enjoying the shopping along with the ambiance and the artistry of the newly completed center at Carmel ...

Mural tiles are my favorite way to turn a bathroom into the most exciting room in the house. While every other room in your home receives the luxury of having its walls adorned with beautiful prints, ...

Beauty. Utility. Disparate worlds indeed. But, while the accent is on utility today, art and beauty haven’t been consigned to the trash-bin. Not yet. So, in spite of our modern monsters of steel, ...