All over Portugal there are tiles that cover the fronts of buildings, called azulejos. This type of technique was introduced to the Portuguese people by the Moors (via Spain, mind you). That’s why it may remind you a little of Morocco. This sort of tile has been produced for 500 years straight – pretty impressive. These tiles were on walls, steps, archways – all over. We loved them. We snapped a ton of photos of them. And then when we got back, we realized that we were inspired by the patterns to be a little more funky in our own lives.

Portuguese tiles taken around Lisbon.

Here’s some inspiration:

Mugs from Jonathan Adler:  Carnaby Pinwheel, Carnaby Hollywood, Carnaby Talitha 

Leave Your Print Dress, Palm Springs to Life Dress, What a Dahlia Dress, Sound Level Headed Dress

Top L-R: Tarnish Plate Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff MAC Shoulder Bag

Bottom L-R: Charles David Baja Sandal, Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Printed Nylon Bag

Enjoy!

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