The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I spotted this in the Fired Earth factory shop near me, when I popped in to get some sealant for the reclaimed quarry tiles. Couldn't resist it and it's now a coaster while I decide what to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 ooooh thats lovely, I have one too that my parents got me... I will take a piccy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 ta da, made mine into a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It's lovely. It belongs in the kitchen. Is there not a tile somewhere you can chip out and substitute it. OR failing that ..can you put it in your quarry tile floor somewhere out of the way where you won't walk on it? YES, I think that's it ... a semi-hidden floor tile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 That's lovely too Cooks. Unfortunately it's smaller than the quarry tiles, which are reclaimed 6" tiles. And the wall tiles will be rectangular. I may use it as coaster on the work surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Frame it and use as a trivet? it is lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Lovely! I think Cookies picture idea is a really good one. The tile is protected and everyone can admire it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've put some ticky felt pads on the bottom of my tile, so that I can use it as a coaster while I decide whwat to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 That's nice. We need to redo our kitchen, but the problem is the size tiles we used aren't made any more, not like Dad could start on it at the minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I think you should put it in your chicken garden. I am aiming to cover the fence posts and gravel boards then do the risers on the steps. I've just used a few to see how they get on over the winter and they are fine even with this flippin weather. Send it to me Claret I have just the place for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 What a fab idea Plum! I now know what to cover my step risers with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Lovely, I may have to wander into the Fired Earth shop near us one day soon..... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Lovely, I may have to wander into the Fired Earth shop near us one day soon..... Sha x I wouldn't...you'll end up spending hours there looking at all the pretty things and spend lots of money! There's a fired Earth shop in Sherborne and they sell gorgeous tiles, and quite a good range from the Jackfield Tile museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 have a slight confession.... when I said my aprents bought it for me.... my dad actually bought it for himself because he liked it, I saw it and well nicked it from him... poor dad should have known better than to show me something with a chicken on it... So Clare have you decided what to do with yours? I wonder how many of us have a chicken tile??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Oooooh, they're lovely. I want one, or two or twenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 yup thought you might you little chickenalia addict you.. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 yup thought you might you little chickenalia addict you.. x LOL's, guess what site I'm looking at now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dippy bird Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I found this in TK Max last week- couldn't resist it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 We have a life sized cockerel ornamenty thing (Will try + get a photo in a minute) A friend bought it for us as a joke christmas present "because it was horrible" but I like it and won't let them give/throw it away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Send it to me Claret I have just the place for it Shan't! S'all mine Love your blue tiles Plum. I haven't decided what to do with it yet, will wait until the kitchen is finished and the dust has settled around the house. I can't think with it like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I haven't decided what to do with it yet, will wait until the kitchen is finished and the dust has settled around the house. I can't think with it like this! Is your mantra "it'll be worth it when it's finished" yet Clare.......ours was when we were doing our cottage .........nigh on 20 years later and as many extensions as we can sensibly manage, we need to start on the re-decorating bandwagon Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yes, I keep reating it to myself when the dust gets to me Just had the last messy stage and it's all constructive from now onwards... I hope It's a pain though - t he coker is in the middle of the living room - good job we never watch the TV. The old kitchen units are all in the dining and living rooms, with al the stuff back in them. Thank goodness for the Remoska though should all be finished in 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
