Mosaic Fireplace Surrounds
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Franklin Fireplace Surround featuring Great Blue Herons, Black-Necked Stilts, Red-winged Blackbird, Barn Swallow, and Nasturtiums & Ferns
Side View of Franklin Fireplace, note that homeowner painted mantel to accent mosaic
This was the basic brick facade before the Nora Cody Mosaic Installation
Franklin Fireplace Surround featuring Great Blue Herons, Black-Necked Stilts, Red-winged Blackbird, Barn Swallow, and Nasturtiums & Ferns
Franklin Fireplace
This mosaic fireplace surround, my first, started it all! It features flora and fauna from the homeowner's childhood home in Marin, CA. The home is in Oakland, CA.
"I was looking for ways to improve my boring, painted brick fireplace surround. Initially, I thought about tiling over it. Then it hit me: why not have a one-of-a-kind work of art surrounding my fireplace instead? I had already been an admirer and customer of Nora's glass mosaic art, and I knew I wanted the design to incorporate the signature blue herons I'd seen in other pieces. We talked about my favorite plants and birds and she provided me with two drawings. We agreed to a couple of small tweaks to the one I liked best, and I felt confident to leave it in her capable and artistic hands for the rest of the process. I couldn't be more thrilled with the result. I look at it every day and it brings me so much joy." - Melia F.
Maxeiner Fireplace
We are so thrilled with our custom fireplace surround that Nora created for us. We wanted something unique for our home that reflected our love of birds and the Illinois prairie. Nora closely worked with us on the design and listened to everything we suggested, even the very specific bird species we picked out. Nora knows her wildlife and created a design with amazing detail and beauty. We had no problem installing it when it arrived and we are so proud to show everyone our one-of-a-kind fireplace.
Fireplace Installed for Illinois Homeowners, featuring Red-Tailed Hawk, Oak Tree, Woodpecker, and songbirds of the Illinois Prairie
View of Full Maxeiner Fireplace
Centerpiece of Red-Tailed Hawk, bluebird, and Butterfly
Fireplace Installed for Illinois Homeowners, featuring Red-Tailed Hawk, Oak Tree, Woodpecker, and songbirds of the Illinois Prairie
Fireplace featuring Great Blue Heron & Green Heron, as well as flowers and birds from the region
Image of Upstate NY Fireplace before Nora Cody Mosaic artwork
Detail, Green Heron for Nora Cody Mosaics Upstate NY Fireplace
Fireplace featuring Great Blue Heron & Green Heron, as well as flowers and birds from the region
Upstate New York Fireplace
After trying out various tile samples to replace our dull fireplace surround and feeling discouraged that we’d ever find something we liked, we discovered Nora’s mosaics and immediately knew that we’d finally found what we were looking for. Nora’s signature blue heron is one of our favorites, too. This was the starting point for including other local birds and flora in the design.
Nora was easy and fun to work with. She answered all our questions and helped with design decisions, even taking us with her via smartphone on her shopping trip to the glass store. The finished mosaic is amazing–it’s transformed our living room.
Kennedy/Byrd Fireplace
The homeowners of this fireplace live next to a pond in Concord, MA and imagined a mosaic fireplace design showcasing the many animals that enjoy their beautiful waterway. The birch trees and the Barred Owl represent their love for the Adirondacks. It was an honor to create this tribute to their favorite places.
Located in Concord, MA, this fireplace drew images from a local pond and from the Adirondacks, a favorite vacation spot
Birch branches provided the ideal setting for many songbirds, like this Bluebird and Baltimore Oriole
A pair of Cardinals perch on a branch in the Kennedy/Byrd Fireplace
Located in Concord, MA, this fireplace drew images from a local pond and from the Adirondacks, a favorite vacation spot
This mosaic features flora and fauna of the Chesapeake Bay, with an Osprey soaring over the water as the Centerpiece
Detail of Osprey and Marsh Grasses
This mosaic features flora and fauna of the Chesapeake Bay, with an Osprey soaring over the water as the Centerpiece
Abbott Fireplace
Featuring the flora and fauna of nearby Chesapeake Bay and the Blackhawk Nature Preserve was the goal with this mosaic tile fireplace surround. Pine trees rise to meet the grasses of the marshy wetlands, and an Osprey on the hunt soars over the waters.
Miller Fireplace
I can’t thank you enough for all your creativity and patience in creating the focal point of my new home. I love love love my fireplace mosaic depicting the flora and fauna of the Jersey Shore. You are a delight to work with and made the entire process stress free. Your talent is amazing.
This fireplace showcases life on the New Jersey Shore
A Great Blue Heron flies over the ocean, along with a pelican and seagulls, while dolphins leap from the water
On the right side another Great Blue Heron and a Horseshoe Crab
This fireplace showcases life on the New Jersey Shore
This vibrant blue background sets off great blue herons and azalea flowers
Azaleas, butterflies and birds on the top panel for this fireplace
Close-up, right side panel
This vibrant blue background sets off great blue herons and azalea flowers
Eastern Pennsylvania Fireplace
We absolutely love our custom mosaic glass fireplace surround. The details and craftsmanship are outstanding. Everyone who sees it compliments it and is amazed by the beautiful realistic variety of birds, flowers, and butterflies. We picked wildlife and flowers native to Pennsylvania. Nora knew immediately what kind of birds and butterflies we were referring to. Working with her was an absolute pleasure. She was very patient and dedicated as our contractor and architect worked out the details of the surround. It was a great creative experience and we love looking at our amazing fireplace surround. It’s the centerpiece of our new addition. Thank you Nora!
Ferchau Fireplace
This homeowner in Texas loves hummingbirds and butterflies, featured prominently in this mosaic along with a peacock and some Western songbirds.
For this fireplace, the homeowners asked for a peacock and local birds and butterflies
Close-up of side panels before installation
Monarch Butterfly Detail
For this fireplace, the homeowners asked for a peacock and local birds and butterflies
Holder Fireplace
For this gas fireplace, the homeowners requested panels that could be set into a stone surround. The Great Blue Herons are paired with birds found in their Minnesota environs - a Baltimore Oriole and a Pileated Woodpecker.
Interested in your own, one-of-a-kind mosaic tile fireplace surround? Contact me to get started on one today!
Two panels set into stone fireplace surround
Another view of the Holder Fireplace
Close up of side panel featuring Great Blue Heron and Pileated Woodpecker
Two panels set into stone fireplace surround
Siggins Fireplace
This mosaic fireplace in Santa Clara, CA features colorful, whimsical birds that suit the eclectic and art-filled house in California.
Nora and I worked closely together to design my fireplace surround. She is a master at her craft, and I am a perfectionist. Communication was fluid, and seamless. The project was done relatively quickly. My fireplace has been transformed from blah to stop in your tracks stunning! Thanks Nora for all the joy.
This fireplace reflects the homeowners love of vibrant color
A closer view of the Siggins Fireplace
Detail showing right side panel, Siggins Fireplace
This fireplace reflects the homeowners love of vibrant color
For this Florida Homeowner I tried to capture the exuberance of the tropical flora and fauna
The top panel features Scissor-Tailed Flycatchers and Sea Grapes
The left panel also shows two herons
For this Florida Homeowner I tried to capture the exuberance of the tropical flora and fauna
Anastasia's Florida Home
Nora was such a pleasure to work with on my fireplace surround! She has an excellent eye for combining colors, backgrounds, characters, and shiny, colorful detail to create the ambiance of freedom, serenity, and song I was desiring. This piece is exquisite! Thank you Nora!
Patterson Fireplace
I was excited to render these lily pads and flowers in an Art Nouveau style for this homeowner, and to create a large hearth featuring koi fish.
This fireplace seeks to replicate Art Nouveau styling and features Lily Pads and Flowers, with Koi Fish on the Hearth
A stately mantel surrounds this fireplace mosaic
Detail of the top panel showing Lily Pads & Flowers
This fireplace seeks to replicate Art Nouveau styling and features Lily Pads and Flowers, with Koi Fish on the Hearth
Jorczak Fireplace
When I decided to move and could only have an electric fireplace in my new place I began to research fireplaces and fireplace surrounds. I discovered Nora Cody’s work and knew immediately I would have to contact her. I was leaving the house I grew up in and I thought it would be nice to carry the concept in the fireplace surround incorporating the idea of capturing the four seasons and how one season flows into the next. Nora loved the idea and over several months we worked on a plan together with me sending Nora pictures of the gardens in various seasons. I told her my favorite tree is the dogwood and favorite flower pansies. I wanted to add the wild life I was used to seeing in the yard so I could take all those memories with me to my new home. Nora was open to all my suggestions and did a beautiful job fulfilling my dream fireplace surround. I love having such a unique piece of art in my new home.