No other country has such fine hand-painted tiles (azulejos) as does Portugal. Whether blue and white or colorful scenes, the art form lives on since the 15th century.

Jun 2, 2009 - Judith Glynn

Here is an aspect of Portugal that recovers the history, the culture and the art: a discovery of this small country through very specific wall drawings.

Jul 12, 2010 - Pascal Marion

Portugal's unique decorative style uses blue and white tiles to line the inside of churches and decorate entire outer walls with mural-like scenes.

Sep 1, 2010 - Barbara Rogers

Art tile, with its timeless appeal, is well suited to home design. Used as wainscoting to dress up a hallway or used to tile a backsplash, art tile can work in any space.

Oct 21, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Madrid's vibrant culture - from literary giants to bullfighting - is best seen in the gaudy tiled facades of the city.

Sep 28, 2007 - Andrea Kirkby

A review of the popular fast food chain Nando's. An ideal place to try chicken Portuguese style.

Oct 13, 2010 - Frank Smith

A fireplace in a formal living space needs to reflect its surroundings. Traditional fireplace designs can enhance, and blend in with, nearly any space.

Oct 24, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

The fireplace hearth is a focal point of any room, providing images of warmth and coziness. Unique fireplace designs make it a focus in more ways than one.

Dec 7, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

The kitchen design is often not complete without the kitchen backsplash. Add color to the design with glass tiles, ceramic tiles and simple backsplash designs.

Feb 16, 2010 - Sarabeth Asaff

Ceramic decoration can be fun and creative. Painting designs on tiles will liven up your kitchen,bathroom or extend to a coffee table top. This article is for you.

Mar 5, 2007 - Aileen McLeod

Relatively new to the crafting scene, tileboard pictures make great gifts or decor for your own home, and they are easy to make with these step-by-step directions.

Jun 10, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Hard surface flooring has proven to be a smart move for resale, as well as for durability. There are several things to consider when choosing a floor.

Aug 30, 2010 - Kelsey Anderson

Southern Portugal's golden beaches may mean sun, sand and nightlife, but there's a richer local culture of fine arts, classical music, even an opera house.

Jan 1, 2011 - Barbara Rogers

Boston's MFA unveiled its new Art of the Americas wing in fall 2010. It displays American art from the pre-Colombian era through the late 20th century.

Feb 20, 2011 - Annabella Gualdoni

Walsall Art Gallery was opened in February 2000 by Her Majesty the Queen. The following article discusses the building and the exhibits housed there.

Jul 24, 2011 - Louise Jones

Museu Colecção Berardo opened in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2007, immediately placing alongside the Guggenheim in Venice and other modern art museums worldwide.

Sep 16, 2011 - Barbara Rogers

The latest exhibition by T J Bateson is an exhibition of beauty and quiet contemplation.

May 10, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Portraits of American presidents, statesmen, and celebrities are showcased at the Reynolds Center, as well as a premier collection of American art.

Feb 15, 2011 - James Barnett

A review of five high quality clip art sites.

Aug 10, 2010 - Clarissa Caldwell

SCRAP in Portland, Oregon is a unique reuse & recycle store full of altered art supplies, arts & crafts stuff and 'junk'. Their educational programs for kids are awesome.

Mar 13, 2008 - Janienne Jennrich