the photo shows how i typically come up with combinations for colors, as well as the mix of van gogh and mirror. i lay out 2 tiles of each color and type that i am thinking about working with. this forms a kind of small grid, which allows me to see how the tiles look together.

in the photo, you can see several combinations that i have laid out. the colors may not come across very well in this photo, but you can get the general idea. this is really a fun process, and i approach it like i am playing. these are the ones that i liked... and i like some more than others.