Tiles play a big role in Italian kitchen decor. One easy way to implement them is through a decorative backsplash, bringing in the textures and hues typical of an Italian kitchen scheme.

Marcella Hazan poses with her first two cookbooks, 1973’s The Classic Italian Cookbook and 1980’s More Classic Italian Cooking. Photo courtesy of Kory Mello, Obscured Pictures.

Restaurant review: Trendy decor, tasty eats at The Italian in Langley Walnut Grove's newest modern eatery introduces new combinations of Italian ingredients and flavours. By Aleesha Harris ...