Our Renovation in Provence: Shopping for Bathroom Tiles
Ashley TinkerRobin wanted to stick to the traditional non-baked cement tile. They add a lot of local character. Check out my Instagram for a couple photos of local cement time floors. These tiles are well known in Portugal, but have been used all over Europe. In Provence, they are quite common …Continue reading here for Ashley and Robin’s story of looking at tomettes and searching for antique tiles. It is not as easy as you might think if you are undertaking a DIY project in Provence.
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