Supporting a Good Cause With Beauty and Artistry

March 19, 2010 - PRLog -- "Inspired" is a word that is used quite often nowadays, but I can honestly say that I was inspired when I saw Bon Ton Tile's work at the Surfaces show in Las Vegas last month.
The designs by artist/owner Mary Anderson are bold and beautiful, but it's her latest work that caught my attention the most. As a fellow dog lover, I read about the Chanceux tile with interest. "Chanceux" translates from French to English as "lucky", the name of Mary's rescue dog. Created in Lucky's memory, this 4" x 8" tile brings an Art Nouveau aesthetic to a simple, but powerful, group of daisies.
Like all of Bon Ton's tiles, the Chanceux tile is hand-crafted, glazed and fired by the artist in Golden Valley, Minnesota. But this is Bon Ton's first tile with a mission, and a portion of the proceeds from the tile's sales will go directly to a no-kill animal shelter.
"These rescue organizations do wonderful work helping to rehome dogs out of high-kill shelters," says Mary in her eblast about the Chanceux tile. "Their work often goes under-appreciated and under-funded."
I like finding companies who look outside of themselves and see a bigger purpose that they can be a part of, a way to help the greater good. I'm also impressed by the uniqueness and caliber of Mary Anderson's work, and look forward to using her tiles in upcoming projects.
Interior design has recently seen a resurgence of Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences, which makes my discovery of Bon Ton Tile even more timely. With movies like 2009's Cherie, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, which was set in the luxuriant interiors of an early 1900s Paris, the design world has taken notice. The Art Nouveau style reveled in organic and natural motifs, including flowers, plants and animals, plus highly stylized, flowing curvaceous forms.
Although the Art Nouveau style lasted a brief time, its stunning legacy remains, especially in cities such as Barcelona, Brussels and Glasgow with their revered creators of Gaudi, Horta and Mackintosh, respectively.
Art Nouveau moved swiftly into Art Deco in the 1920s, and although both styles originated in Europe, it was Hollywood who popularized the Art Deco style in both interiors and fashion. The clean lines and colors of this period, plus its nod to old Hollywood, certainly have helped make it popular again recently, especially in Southern California.
But the most important part of this blog is about Mary Anderson, Bon Ton Tiles and, of course, Lucky. I hope the Chanceux tile sells like hotcakes and generates a significant donation to Mary's choice of animal shelter. As Mary says: "If you love a dog, please order one!"
For more information on Mary Anderson and Bon Ton Tile, including how to order, please visit www.bontondesigns.com or call (612) 201.0563.

Sue Sanders is an ASID Allied Member and the owner and creative force behind K Design Interiors, specializing in full-service residential interior design for Orange County, Los Angeles and the desert communities. For more information on K Design Interiors, visit www.kdesigninteriors.com, or call (949) 480-9051 to arrange a consultation.

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