Blogger Zazazu is recently bought a little fixer-up house, and she's in the middle of renovating her kitchen. She wants to tile her backsplash, and to do this, she has sent out an unusual request to the blogosphere: Will you send her just one or two tiles? Read on to see why she is asking for tiles, and what she is going to do with them.
Zazazu says:
So, I’m asking all of you out there to send me a tile. That’s right, send me ONE tile, or several tiles! Just send tile! The only criteria is that it be 4 inches by 4 inches (10.16 cm x 10.16 cm). Besides that… have fun! Any color, design, patina, texture, etc. Just a 4 x 4″ tile. That’s it. Period. My hope is to have a lovely eclectic, mish-mash backsplash from all over the world! So… Please send me a tile!
We love the idea of reaching out to people who may indeed have just one tile left over from a kitchen project and incorporating tiles from all over the world into a kitchen. Do you have a tile to send her?
• Read more: Project Backsplash at Zazazu
- Tip via Katie of goodLife {eats}. Thanks Katie!
Related: DIY Backsplash Inspiration
(Image: Zazazu)
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Thank you so much for posting about my Project Backsplash! I have gotten a good many wonderful tiles but am still eager for more to complete the project! Will definitely be posting pictures when it is done. Thanks to you ALL!
If you have any questions, please feel free to be in touch!
http://www.facebook.com/zazazu
Tiles may be sent to:
Zazazu – Project Backsplash
P.O. Box 373
Corinth, MS 38834
Thank you!!!
What a cool idea! Too bad I don't have any tiles. :(
What a unique idea (and great conversation starter!). I would be very interested to see the final results.
Thanks so much for the support! This project was set back a bit by unexpected open-heart bypass surgery on June 1. But, I'm better now and back to it! Will post pics as soon as I collect enough tile and get it put up. Pics will be posted on my blog and my Facebook... and hopefully here on "the kitchn" too! Thanks!
zazazu, would you be interested in Talavera tiles? I have a few to spare, but they're slightly larger than 4" x 4".
Buca45 and wrappedupinbooks - I hope you both get this message as I'm not sure if messages posted after comments are sent notifications for.
Buca45 - Thank you for sending the tiles that you have collected. I know I will LOVE them!
Wrappedupinbooks - Yes, yes, yes! Love Talavera tiles! And larger than 4 x 4 will be fine. I've decided to lay it all out and use whatever sizes are sent to me, just as long as they are square or rectangular. I bought some small "filler" tiles to make it all work.
Thank you both SO much! :)
The Talaveras are on the way!
Zazazu?? Sounds like one of Carrie Bradshaw's terms for sexual chemistry.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing what she makes of the tiles.
Zazazu: the stomach butterflies or fireworks of love.
Wanted to give a little update on Project Backsplash! Thanks to everyone for their excitement with me over this project! :)
http://zazazu.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/meanwhile-a-project-backsplash-explanation/