We have the first “after” project from a reader who bought some of the exquisite mosaic from the motherlode of crazy, sexy, unused 1960s mosaic tile discovered and featured from ebay last week. Reader Julia — who owns a fabulous vintage shop in Westerville, Ohio (just north of Columbus) — snapped up a selection of the tile and created this gorgeous coffee table mosaic. Click on through for more photos, more about Julia, and an ebay carousel — there’s still some of this fabulous tile left if you want to make a table of your own. Julia said this took her just four sheets of the tile — a champagne masterpiece on a beer budget! Julia writes:
…I would love for you to feature my table! I do have a shop. It’s a vintage shop mid century 50s, 60s, 70s of course. I also have my work and the work of a few other artists that use vintage or vintage inspired materials. I mainly make t-shirts but dabble in tons of other projects (as you can see) I made this table in one day….(my day off from the shop..haha). It took four sheets of tile.
I would love to make more tables…it was kinda addicting. I brought it to the shop today and I think it will be gone by the end of the week. [She says price is $175.] Here is the shop’s website and facebook page: www.cindalou.org, and here’s our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/agalnamedcindalou
My mom and I opened the shop in 2006…. My dad has jumped on board since retiring. Plus, my dog Henry who is the most famous dog in town.)
I attached a picture of my house. I live in a 1955 California ranch style home..with an ever changing decor. It’s a fun business. I am always finding amazing things!
Thanks so much, Pam…. 🙂
Thank you, Julia, for sharing. You sure make good use of your days off — so inspirational. Readers, got an itch, now, to grab some of the remaining 1960s tile and make a table of your own. A tip: Take a look at what Julia has done — she’s staying in essentially one color family, except for a little *pop* of orange. Get some of those “leaves” for sure — there are still some left. Here you go, here are just 10 of the designs (the limit that I can show in this carousel) see instructions below the carousel to get to all the available tile.
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TappanTrailerTami says
Just WOW! The layout is amazing….the sign of true talent and creativity. I could never come up with that! Even if I copied it now, I’m pretty sure mine would end up looking like wilted dandelions or something less identifiable.
Amazing table Julia!
Lauryn says
That table is fantastic … and worth way more than $175! (You and your mom are quite adorable too!)
Julia says
Thanks so much! You are too sweet.
Jeanne says
I’m with ChrisH! I can’t believe you made it that fast and it looks amazing! I have been contemplating getting some tile to do a small area in a recessed bar area I have in my dining room but I just can’t commit! And in the time I’ve been thinking about it, Juia created a piece of usable art!
pam kueber says
Yes, wow, can you imagine doing a Hippy House bathroom with a mix of tiles, as Julia has done? *brain explodes at thought*
Julia says
That would be so cool! Next project my bathroom! (i wish)
ChrisH says
Beautiful work! I can’t believe you made it that fast, takes me longer than that to plan something.
veebee says
That is one of the most beautiful mosaics I have ever seen. Breathtaking.
Leslie says
I absolutely love your table Julia! If I lived nearby the table would be SOLD! You are so talented, you inspire me.
Angela Longfield says
Very cool!! I bought some of his tile for my bathroom, and cant wait to share pics:)
Annie B. says
Wow! Big, big wow. Fantastic table (house and shop, too). Love the hairpin legs on it. You absolutely must make another one. BTW, I think $175 is a great price for it.
Sherry of YesterDaze says
Wow only $175….that seems very reasonable, esp. for that artistry & labor. This is inspiring!
Just another Pam says
Julia, your table is a-freakin’-mazing, sensational work! Sweet shop and living room too….you do find wonderful ‘stuff’.