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Hansen chose patterned terra-cotta tile from Foothill Tile & Stone Co. in Pasadena for the walls, and just outside, she used wallpaper from House of Hackney with mythical animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In the living room of the same house, Honey used a shaggy circular rug to define a seating area on more terra-cotta tile flooring.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Similar terra-cotta examples existed, he said, but bronze versions were hitherto unknown.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

The resulting facade ranges from iron ore at the bottom to a light tan at the top, finished with lighter-toned terra-cotta caps that recall snow-capped rock masses and spires.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

But on the hill, you could see beautiful things, like the peach orchards of the nearby farms, and the terra-cotta roofs of the town center in the distance.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri