Hi Rick,

This is actually my front courtyard. Unfortunately,
the bricks were existing when I moved in, but are certainly a mix of
brick the previous series of owners had put in, Part of the house was
built in 1890, so it has a long history! Many are crumbling and will
need to be replaced when they get too bad. For now I chalk it up to
character!

When I want brick for a job that looks old, I purchase
brick that had been "tumbled". That softens the edges such as seen in
the Moorish Inspired Courtyard. If your local supplier caries a
"flash blend" that will add some variety to the color much more like you
see in my brick. Some brick suppliers can even ass a lime slurry to the
tumbling process to give it a white washed look.My supplier is Kinney Brick in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Thank you for your thoughtful reply and advice. Love what you have done, especially as a native of El Paso. Have a great week.