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Tips to Grill Inside with Williams-Sonoma

Tuesday May, 2011

Grill Inside with Williams-Sonoma I was checking out Williams-Sonoma’s blog and came across an article that instructs how to grill great burgers, steaks, and much more inside – perfect for city living! The trick to using indoor grilling tools is knowing what they cook well and what they don’t, so I grabbed our Test Kitchen… Continue reading Tips to Grill Inside with Williams-Sonoma

New Use for Potholders

Wednesday May, 2011

Protect Your Bathroom Counters with Silicone Potholder Check out this clever use from lifehacker… Who says potholders are just for the kitchen? Silicone potholders can be used anywhere you need to protect a surface. Here, they’re being used to prevent heat marks on a bathroom counter from curling irons and other personal appliances. Why They… Continue reading New Use for Potholders

HGTV Green Home: Enter to Win!

Monday May, 2011

Green Homes with HGTV HGTV has an opportunity for you to win their Green Home of 2011. It’s a custom built, modern prairie style, fully furnished, eco-friendly home located in Denver CO – worth almost $700,000. The home also includes local artwork and funishings, and engineered hardwood flooring. Enter twice a day through June 2, 2011! Enter… Continue reading HGTV Green Home: Enter to Win!

Garden State Soapstone ™ in Baltimore: Photo Tour

Friday May, 2011

Garden State Soapstone ™ in Baltimore! It’s always nice to see finished pictures of a beautiful project. Today, however, I’m going to show you some pictures from an onsite installation in Baltimore. These soapstone countertops were fabricated, templated, and installed by Garden State Soapstone ™. Garden State Soapstone ™ serves residents, homeowners, business owners, designers,… Continue reading Garden State Soapstone ™ in Baltimore: Photo Tour

Backsplashes: HGTV!

Thursday May, 2011

HGTV has some great ideas for your new kitchen. Looking for new backsplashes? HGTV is a great resource. Two Backsplashes: Better Than One Two kitchen backsplash materials are better than one. Candice Olson pairs soapstone and blue glass tiles in this New Orleans-inspired kitchen. Bronze Sparkle Install under-cabinet lighting to show off your backsplash.… Continue reading Backsplashes: HGTV!

Whisky Soapstones: Get the Most From Your Drink

Wednesday May, 2011

Whiskey Soapstones & Whiskey Rocks This summer, enjoy soapstone whiskey rocks in your drink. Whiskey soapstones are the perfect way to chill your drink and keep it cold. Get the Most Out of Your Drink Since summer is right around the corner, you need to invest in these soapstone ice rocks! Avoid warm drinks – these… Continue reading Whisky Soapstones: Get the Most From Your Drink

Designing For A Different Generation

Tuesday May, 2011

Homes and the Generation Gap An article written by Anita Shaw, titled Bridging the Gap, reminds kitchen and bath designers that each generation has a different personality and specific needs. Below are the highlights: Bridging the Gap By Antia Shaw May 2011 Many different issues and elements influence which trends rise and fall and which products… Continue reading Designing For A Different Generation

Dining In Style…Sea Style

Tuesday May, 2011

Dining in Style, Anywhere. Below are some pictures from Architectural Digest that show how you can dine in style, even on your yacht! Read more about dining on the sea: Click here for the full article. Dining on Your Yacht The Kathleen Anne, a 128-foot Feadship yacht owned by a Scottish couple, includes three levels… Continue reading Dining In Style…Sea Style

Outdoor Dishwasher

Thursday May, 2011

Your Outdoor Kitchen How would you like to add an outdoor dishwasher to your outdoor kitchen?! I heard about this from the blog, Kitchen Clarity which is no longer active. Just in time for Summer, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet – the people who brought you their outdoor pizza oven last year – are first to market with… Continue reading Outdoor Dishwasher

Wondering What Your Kitchen Remodel Return Is?

Thursday May, 2011

Wondering What Your Kitchen Remodel Return Is? www.Kitchen.com has a great article on how to estimate your kitchen remodel’s return on your investment. The recession may technically be over, but when it comes to housing values, the numbers still have been sliding down. As a result, so has the return in investment on remodeling projects. However,… Continue reading Wondering What Your Kitchen Remodel Return Is?

Keep Your Wood Countertops Looking Brand New!

Tuesday May, 2011

Care & Maintenance for your Wood Countertops Straight from the experts! Here are some tips on daily maintenance, scratch removal, and how to apply a top coat to your wood countertops: Daily Maintenance for Wood Countertops Use a 20%-80% vinegar/water solution to clean your top. Do NOT use ammonia-based cleaners; over time they will soften… Continue reading Keep Your Wood Countertops Looking Brand New!

Soapstone Fabrication

Friday May, 2011

Soapstone Behind the Scenes: Soapstone Fabrication Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Here are some photos a happy client from Long Island just send us of the on site fabrication. Additionally, Garden State Soapstone ™ templates and installs soapstone projects throughout the region. Feel free to visit our showroom by appointment. Jay will… Continue reading Soapstone Fabrication

Monthly Newsletter: Grey Sky Films

Wednesday May, 2011

Grey Sky Films and Garden State Soapstone ™ Just wanted to thank Grey Sky Films for mentioning our company in their monthly newsletter. Check them out here! GARDEN STATE SOAPSTONE April showers bring May flowers! Right? Well, we certainly hope so. It’s been a soggy month and we’re looking forward to some sunshine and… Continue reading Monthly Newsletter: Grey Sky Films

Personalize your Countertops!

Tuesday May, 2011

The options are endless! Here is some more inspiration from K+BB on how you can completely transform your countertops: Countertops: Surface Expression Yes, white kitchens are still very much in fashion and thus the interest in white countertops continues. But if you feel a groan coming on with this bit of non-news, you may want… Continue reading Personalize your Countertops!

Can’t forget about SLATE

Monday May, 2011

We Love Slate. Slate is an incredible building material, known for its durability, natural beauty, and versatility. The natural colors, textures, and inherent qualities are in tune with today’s lifestyles with warmth, elegant charm, and easy maintenance. It’s a metamorphic stone with very distinctive properties and performance criteria. Countertops, tabletops, and sinks are just a… Continue reading Can’t forget about SLATE