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Default Easy Peasy Dinner Tonight

gloria.p wrote:
> brooklyn1 wrote:
>> On Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:38 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:

>
>>> heh! That being said, I was in a kitchen design place today--just a
>>> preliminary reconnoitering. The countertop material that most
>>> appeals to me this far is Staron's Pebble Ebony.
>>>
>>> See:
>>>
>>> http://staron.com/colors.jsp
>>>
>>> That's a pretty lousy little picture though. It is black with
>>> mica-like speckles.

>>
>> It's too dark for my taste, and too shiny... would too easily show
>> pussycat paw prints. LOL I favor mid range to light coloring and I
>> like a little texture... I like to actually cook... I don't want
>> kitchen counters that would need the maintenance of a black stretch
>> limo, or a material that reminds me of a hearse.
>> Also check out the products at Formica.com.

>
>
> We just had our kitchen remodeled and chose:
>
> http://www.silestoneusa.com/colors/c...cfm?ColorID=39
>
> I love it with our maple cabinets.
>
> gloria p


That must be a nice combination. Have you worked on that counter
enough to comment on any pros and cons?

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Jean B.