For this Tile Talk Tuesday, I decided to do something a little different.
Instead of sitting down with a designer or a collaborator, I sat down with my favorite interviewer — my 7-year-old son, Dino. We talked about last year, what’s ahead, and why tile still feels like magic after all this time.
Here’s how it went.
🟠 Dino: “What’s one thing you’re proud of from last year?”
This one was easy.
Last year, we completely rebuilt our website and made our tile available to purchase online — while continuing to grow our boutique showroom network. It was a huge undertaking, and honestly, a big leap for us. But more and more people are buying tile online, and we didn’t want to miss that moment.
I’m really proud of us for taking the risk and evolving while staying true to what we make.
🟠 Dino: “What’s something new you tried?”
A lot of things — which is exactly how I like it.
We learned how to screen print tile with our friends at Friendly Arctic for the incredible Urban Cowboy Bar, did more hand painting, and collaborated on custom room markers for the Gilmore Hotel with Sarah Ruth Sharp.
We also created an amazing tiled courtyard and porcelain tile pool for Lyon Porter and Jamie Pfeffer. This was a DREAM residential project, can't wait to share the reveal soon!
Right now, I’m working on painting some very cool fish tiles for Indaco at Alys Beach, and I already know I want to explore more Delft-inspired looks as we head into 2026.
Trying new techniques keeps the work alive.
🟠 Dino: “What’s one word for the new year?”
Best.
We want to be the best boutique handmade tile company in the U.S.
If you’re looking for custom work, sculptural forms, bold patterns, or unexpected color — we want Red Rock Tileworks to be the first name that comes to mind.
🟠 Dino: “If this year had a theme, what would it be?”
Next year marks 20 years of Red Rock Tileworks.
This has been my life’s work — truly. So if I had to name the theme, it would be:
“A life dedicated to the love and labor of tile making.”
🟠 Dino: “What are you excited about that’s not a goal?”
We recently bought a really cool, new-to-us extruder from our friends at East Fork Pottery.
Once we figure it out (there’s always a learning curve), it should allow us to make more field tile, more efficiently — and still by hand. More tile, same heart.
Doing this Q&A with Dino was a reminder of why I started in the first place: curiosity, creativity, and the joy of making something real with your hands.
New year. New tools.
Same obsession with great tile.
— Red Rock Tileworks