tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post3510503410905888039..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Hey kids, let's produce a bathtub in the shape of a shoe and sell boatloads of tile in the process.Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-44187452752762146002010-08-04T07:16:17.529-04:002010-08-04T07:16:17.529-04:00They do it all the time and I swear that's wha...They do it all the time and I swear that's what's made their reputation what it is. Trend and Bisazza sell tile, but Sicis sells art. Brilliant!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-63201043471251664562010-08-04T01:21:57.588-04:002010-08-04T01:21:57.588-04:00Thoughtful, insightful, and spot-on post! I had a...Thoughtful, insightful, and spot-on post! I had a similar reaction of distaste when I first saw these "shoe tub" images. I thought America over-excess; but, then the little sparkly tiles caught my attention - as they often do. <br /><br />SICIS is selling the sizzle and not the steak. Or in this case, the tiles not tub!Avente Tilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07062625318318137389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-11578541999233520932010-08-03T23:14:08.194-04:002010-08-03T23:14:08.194-04:00Nick and Leigh: Well, now you know exactly who Sic...Nick and Leigh: Well, now you know exactly who Sicis is. Take the seven minutes to watch that video, it's explains their take on selling mosaics perfectly. It doesn't hurt that the visuals are stunning.<br /><br />Nim: Now that you mentioned it, don't be surprised if they come out with an Asian soup spoon that's about six feet long and covered in gold mosaic tiles.<br /><br />Sue: I'm glad these things could send you off into fantasy land. have you ever been to a Sicis showroom? I think there's one in LA. They are as much an art gallery as anything. You'll be transported to a salon in Milan.<br /><br />Laura: I'm glad somebody else knows that Sicis is being shrewd. I'd resent it if their stuff weren't so drop dead gorgeous. I have some Sicis samples and they never fail to captivate me.<br /><br />Fun and Fit: Thanks for being such a great bystander. You had no idea it would come to this when you sent that Tweet to nick last week, did you? I love Twitter so much it hurts sometimes.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-55280931571190534932010-08-03T19:50:04.778-04:002010-08-03T19:50:04.778-04:00SO Sicis will sell us the tubs and more? Heck, I&#...SO Sicis will sell us the tubs and more? Heck, I'll sell you my twin, ole' what's her Alexandra of Fun and Fit. "Innocent bystander" my freckles! I do love a nice tile job though.....Fun and Fit: Kymberly and Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409516312268206613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-35890916058177765292010-08-03T18:51:28.263-04:002010-08-03T18:51:28.263-04:00I've NEVER heard of Sicis before this. I hate ...I've NEVER heard of Sicis before this. I hate the tubs, but now I want to use their tile, not to mention travel to Italy to soak in one of those incredible pools. Marketing genius!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530683171015536742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-11229403131380747682010-08-03T16:11:38.074-04:002010-08-03T16:11:38.074-04:00Sicis know exactly what they are doing when it com...Sicis know exactly what they are doing when it comes to tile! LOVE IT.--so much inspiration.<br />laura.Laura K. Aikenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273575284843422318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84074514149864979712010-08-03T14:50:30.418-04:002010-08-03T14:50:30.418-04:00Well I was thinking of lounging in the tub drinkin...Well I was thinking of lounging in the tub drinking my champagne from a red slipper.......why not a martini glass tub and my red slipper for my glass........ hmmm I can tell I am not getting in work done today. Luv posts that get my creative juices moving.Sue Murphyhttp://www.suemurphydesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-87225295928984611392010-08-03T14:25:07.771-04:002010-08-03T14:25:07.771-04:00you know, while I don't much like the "sh...you know, while I don't much like the "shoe" aspect of these tubs (and don't get me wrong, i LOVE shoes).. they do look comfortable for those of us who are big fans of hour long (or more) baths for a good read. I think if they took off that stupid stiletto part and just painted them to look like big Asian porcelain soup spoons they'd be WAY cooler.Nimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312747104116687193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-43514094324745564942010-08-03T13:10:05.865-04:002010-08-03T13:10:05.865-04:00She's just the client for these things. Perfec...She's just the client for these things. Perfect!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-3943423517175368592010-08-03T12:52:28.466-04:002010-08-03T12:52:28.466-04:00Does anyone have Mariah Carey's number? I thi...Does anyone have Mariah Carey's number? I think it's time she remodel her bath...Sarah @Mouser Cabinet Trendsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-1563462303318448252010-08-03T12:39:18.546-04:002010-08-03T12:39:18.546-04:00Sorry took me a moment to follow-up...
I wasn...Sorry took me a moment to follow-up... <br /><br />I wasn't familiar per se, but I had seen their ads in Vanity Fair. I ripped one out one time and stuck it in one of my binders.<br /><br />Interesting, I didn't put the 2 together!Nick Loveladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559118263073230914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-23350221973622711142010-08-03T12:28:40.609-04:002010-08-03T12:28:40.609-04:00Sue: I think they're tacky but I know there ar...Sue: I think they're tacky but I know there are people out there who don't. But those tubs, and all of Sicis' sculptural installations do a terrific job of drawing attention to Sicis.<br /> all together.<br />Lee: Touting the wonders and joys of Sara and the rest of the crew at New Ravenna is a part time job for me. I cannot say enough good things about them. However, Sicis' stuff is another thing all together. In my mind Sicis and New Ravenna are an apples to oranges comparison.<br /><br />Cyra: Imagine a tub covered in DuQuella tile...Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-50473950924247243632010-08-03T12:20:57.437-04:002010-08-03T12:20:57.437-04:00The floor in the first photo is divine! The tubs a...The floor in the first photo is divine! The tubs are a little over the top but they must be luxurious to lounge in. The tile is amazing and what a great way to bring attention to their artistry!Cyra @ DuQuella Tilehttp://www.duquellatile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-13252745559613071952010-08-03T12:17:32.903-04:002010-08-03T12:17:32.903-04:00Too much even for SICIS. They do have other tubs t...Too much even for SICIS. They do have other tubs that are more subtle. I think New Ravenna is equally amazing in their mosaics. Great new patterns this year from Coverings!Lee Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189102126840592230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-43267521359679838012010-08-03T12:06:18.049-04:002010-08-03T12:06:18.049-04:00What amazing marketing. Actually I would love to...What amazing marketing. Actually I would love to design a bath around one of these beauties ( or beasts depending on your point of view) It would really be the wow factor that some clients ( not any of mine) with way to much money and not enough taste are looking for. You know the ones that love the unexpected...... I can see Liberace coming back form the grave for this one.Sue Murphyhttp://www.suemurphydesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-66927339720551351212010-08-03T10:04:24.564-04:002010-08-03T10:04:24.564-04:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees the...I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees the genius lurking behind these tubs.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-71074502318785341742010-08-03T09:56:43.409-04:002010-08-03T09:56:43.409-04:00The tile - exquisite! The designs and marketing -...The tile - exquisite! The designs and marketing - thinking outside the box! The giant shoe tubs - perrrrrfect for those who have a shoe fetish! <br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-91363649833148636542010-08-03T08:50:43.412-04:002010-08-03T08:50:43.412-04:00Were you familiar with Sicis before this tub thing...Were you familiar with Sicis before this tub thing?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-85157535618399352862010-08-03T08:30:49.554-04:002010-08-03T08:30:49.554-04:00Amazing that a simple find can lead back to a comp...Amazing that a simple find can lead back to a company with the Midas touch... <br /><br />Guess it's ok for even the best to put out something quirky every now and then.<br /><br />:-)Nick Loveladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559118263073230914noreply@blogger.com