Look! Moroccan Tiles For Sale at Casbah Cafe

It's no secret that we're pretty into encaustic tiles (see here, here and here) so when we saw these tiles sold by the piece we started thinking about what we could do with a tile or two:

Just down the street from Intelligentsia and their incredible blue and white tile, the Casbah Cafe has delicious French and Moroccan influenced food and teas and a little store behind the restaurant. There they sell these tiles at $7.50 a piece. For that price we don't need a case (they do offer wholesale and larger scale orders at conceivably lower prices) but with just one or two we can think of a couple ways to incorporate these beauties into everyday life (maybe even to give away as gifts):

• Coasters: add some felt or cork to the bottom and use these as coasters on the coffee table.
• Display: put your favorite perfum bottles on one of these in the bathroom to visually organize the space and add some warmth and beauty.
• Um, Paperweight?: Ok, we're kind of pushing it, but we just love these tiles so we'll look for any excuse!

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Refer to the article, "Do I Really Really Need This?":
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/inspiration/do-i-really-really-need-thisbeing-choosy-at-the-flea-markets-swap-meets-estate-sales-068811

It's supposed to be about passing on ultimately useless items at flea markets and thrift stores, but I think it can be helpful when you are tempted to buy something in any store without it having any real utility to you.

posted by K T G on November 7th 2008 at 2:23am
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use it as a trivet

posted by LaDonnaNichole on November 7th 2008 at 6:28am
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I also collect old tiles. I use as trivet/coasters, but also to cover my super ugly white counter top.

posted by SydneyBristow on November 7th 2008 at 7:28am
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I also love both Casbah and Intelligentsia and feel guilty when I go to one over the other. I love the Casbah's turquoise tables and frenchy outdoor chairs so much that I have a similar set in my kitchen.

posted by SydneyBristow on November 7th 2008 at 7:29am
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I love Moroccan tiles and Moorish tiles, they are organic, historic, artistic, and works well for kitchen backsplash, bathroom floors, walls, shower, fireplace, stairs, swimming pool, and much more.
check out this website:

http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/tiles/moroccan-tiles.aspx

This company carries the finest selection of fine Moroccan tiles, Moorish tiles, Moorish light fixtures\

cheers,

Sandra.C

posted by sandracohen1950 on January 31st 2009 at 10:11pm
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I bought some Moroccan tile from Morocco and i have air shipped and it cost a lot of money with the shipping then i found this warehouse in Los Angeles that carry a big variety of the Moroccan tiles and mosaics with very reasonable prices:
http://www.badiadesign.com

posted by bahia on June 26th 2009 at 7:31pm
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