In response to my posts Ode to Seville and Antique tiles from Seville, some readers have asked how I display my collection of tiles. One tile is framed as part of the "Spanish wall" in our hallway. The wall includes a mirror from Jordan (left), a tourist bullfight poster and a 1946 poster celebrating the Feria or traditional Easter week festivities. Also framed are two 19th-century lithographs from Seville and Madrid, as well as two art pieces painted by my daughter (far right).
These tiles are framed and hung on a narrow wall in the hallway of our Paris apartment (photo below). The 16th-century tile featured in Ode to Seville is displayed on a small table in the foyer. The wall behind the table features a collection of Spanish hand-hammered silver and wooden crosses, Italian church ornaments and Mexican milagros.
you apartment is so magical! i love all your display items and your fabulous finds. that is a great wall, i'm so envious! i have a soft spot for seville as well, ever since i saw a travel channel show on the beautiful city. one of these days, i hope to visit... :)
Posted by: paradise | 30 June 2006 at 16:02
Stunning art pieces! I would love to have ALL of them in my home.
a.
Posted by: andrea edwards | 27 June 2006 at 17:01
How pretty. Love the tiles.
Posted by: Rosa | 27 June 2006 at 05:16
I love the way they all work together and are not hung uniformly. Nice job!
XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 27 June 2006 at 00:49
Hello Tara! Just to say you how wondefull is your wall. I have gone to Sévilla, Tolédo, Madrid, Granada, and I enjoyed my trip. Every way, it was pleasure. I speak about Alhambra in my blog.Your Gallery is lovely. Thanks to share it with us.
Posted by: Claude | 26 June 2006 at 17:42
I love the way you have covered the wallspace of your home so completely, Tara. It is like 3-dimensional wallpaper and looks fabulous. Crosses are my favorite motif. I would love to see the hammered silver and wooden crosses portrayed here sometime.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 26 June 2006 at 16:49
I love the idea of a Spanish wall. Of an anything wall... A great way to display your tiles.
Posted by: Jennifer (she said) | 26 June 2006 at 15:56
Your wall is the discovery of rich history, many beautiful tales. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: cathy | 26 June 2006 at 15:47
I love the wall. If you ever make it to Provence, promise me that you will come to my house and help me decorate. I am hopeless in that area.
Posted by: Linda | 26 June 2006 at 09:55
How fun to see your walls, and know they are all the way in Paris! hehehe. Love it.
How did you get so interested in Spain? Did you live there, too? I would love to go someday.
:)
Posted by: amber | 26 June 2006 at 07:37
the collection of antique tiles are beautiful and your display is delightful.
Posted by: bella | 26 June 2006 at 06:17
You have the most wonderful collections!
Posted by: boliyou | 26 June 2006 at 06:08
WOW Tara this is absolutely wonderful! How I would love to sit and have tea with you and listen to all of your lovely adventures.
Posted by: Kristen Robinson | 26 June 2006 at 05:31
wow- that's your hallway!?
I't like a gallery. You could spend alot of time in that hallway I bet, looking at it all.
Posted by: krista | 26 June 2006 at 02:42
Wonderful collection of art!
Posted by: naturegirl | 26 June 2006 at 02:09
I love this wall, especially the old travel posters. It's my favorite when there are a lot of pieces all together ~ yours has a nice symmetry and draws the eye all around.
Posted by: kristen | 26 June 2006 at 01:36
I love your "travel" wall. I travel alot and always bring home memories, and then the challenge is where to find room in our house for them. You gave me a good idea.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 25 June 2006 at 21:15