Artistic Tile & Stone celebrated the opening of its new showroom with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday, April 6. Pictured (from left) are: Alan Tjaden, employee; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Debbie Lousberg and Josephine Wright; Erik Straub, vice president of operations for Artistic Tile & Stone; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Dean Taylor; Helen Tjaden, vice president of Artistic Tile & Stone; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ron Lovic; Richard Tjaden, president of Artistic Tile & Stone; Victor Vill, employee; Maria Villa, employee; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Cliff Kaiser; and Mark Watkins of Ceramica San Lorenzo. The 4,500-square-foot showroom carries a wide variety of porcelain, and ceramic tiles, plus natural stones including granite, marble, and tavertine countertops. Artistic Tile & Stone is located at 325 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Vista. For information, call them at (760) 727-8453 or visit the web site at (www.artistictileandstone.net).