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Through out the history of Soapstone's  use on counters and sinks, it has been known for its beautiful matte black patina.  Yet, when you quarry the Soapstone from the earth, its color ranges from a light to dark grey/blue.  What many do not know, is that Soapstone will naturally turn or patina dark … [Read more...] about How to bring out the dark patina in your Soapstone

When Paula and Michael built their new home, one of the main priorities was the kitchen. She wanted the kitchen to reflect her Southern heritage and have the feel of an old house. Paula wanted a serious, professional kitchen that didn't feel like one. This contradiction was accomplished using a … [Read more...] about Welcome to Paula’s kitchen

Martha chose soapstone (named for its smooth, "soapy" touch) for all the countertops in her studio kitchen. Primarily composed of talc, soapstone is light gray when fresh from the quarry, but its surface oxidizes over time, deepening in color and developing an attractive patina -- a process you can … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart’s Soapstone Kitchen

Soapstone firebricks can line an existing fireplace and enhance the heating capabilities.  This stone will retain the heat for longer period of time and make your fireplace more functional.  Put soapstone on the outside of the fireplace and make it a beautiful piece of art to enjoy for generations … [Read more...] about Soapstone Firebricks

We have a limited number of cookware items that came in today for gifting.  They are pictured on the cookware button.  We have a few of each of the following products in stock:  12" pizza stones with copper handle, Saute Pot with lid and copper handle, 0.8 liter small cooking pot with lid and copper … [Read more...] about Cookware

With so many counter top choices out on the market today, what is the right material for kitchen and bathroom counter tops?  Every material has pros and cons.  Many man made materials can mimic the beauty of natural stone.  Can they mimic all  of the properties of the different stones? Do your … [Read more...] about The natural choice

There are a lot of people out there who want the perfect real stone. This stone would have the properties of a non-porous and sanitary surface.  It would take very high levels of heat. They want their clean-up to be a cinch and of course chemically inert.  Soapstone really fits this description and … [Read more...] about A stone with a 200 year old reputation

"If a counter top can't stand the heat, maybe it should get out of the kitchen."  This is taken from the article in June 1, 2006, "Money" Magazine report and field test on different forms of counter top.  A test was carried out on Six different types of counter top surfaces.  The contenders?  … [Read more...] about Counter Intelligence