EDITOR'S PICK

To me, the absence of that finishing touch is like a cake without frosting: Something important is missing. And this could be it. With its soft colors, tranquil scene and crackled glaze, this hand-painted terra-cotta folk art mural from Mexico would make a charming detail whether inset in a backsplash or patio wall or displayed on an easel like the artwork it is. Part of the Castillo series, it measures 12" x 24." I discovered this gem at Handcrafted Tile in Phoenix, (602) 275-5512.

WIRED The Parker Pendant from Currey & Co. boasts a cheerful Lollipop Red finish. Made of long strands of steel wire bent into an imaginative shape, it is part of a new collection that showcases contemporary uses of Old World methods and techniques. Find the fixture at Hacienda Lighting, (480) 991-6767.

FULL CIRCLE Designed by Phoenix Home & Garden Master of the Southwest Ira Drate, the Shield Door Pull by Hawk Hill offers a stunning way to make a grand entrance. It is made of pewter and finished by hand. Each semicircle measures 14" by 6 3/4". Available at Clyde Hardware, (602) 264-2106.

TABLE OF CONTENT Have it your way with the T.U. dining table, designed by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset. Its folded soldered-steel base can be finished in epoxy white, red or black lacquer, and multiple wood and laminate top options are available. In addition, a system of clamps makes the top customizable in both width and thickness. For a list of retailers, log on to ligne-roset-usa.com.

TILE STYLE Offering a dramatic way to bring a repeating decorative pattern into an interior or exterior space, these special-order Tubac ceramic tiles from AnchorBay Tile’s Elements Collection are hand-painted. Other colors and designs are available as well through AnchorBay Tile, Tempe, (888) 260-7371.

TAKING WING Manufactured by Minka Aire, Mark Gajewski’s Wing Ceiling Fan for G-Squared Art is the epitome of understatement. It also is whisper-quiet and a powerful air mover boasting a 52" blade span and three speeds. Available in translucent, silver, white, maple and mahogany finishes at g2art.com.