The Marble Countertop Debate

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I love the look of marble countertops in kitchens.  I desperately wanted them for my own kitchen when I was replacing the countertops but after all my research, I decided to go with granite.  Ultimately, I didn't want to be obsessed with worry over stains & etching but to this day, I still pine for them.  For those of you who are interested in the marble debate, I found this post on Simplified Bee - solutions in home organization & design:  "Yes or No to Carrara Marble Countertops in the Kitchen?" I found the comments section very informative - there was no clear consensus but I thought there was good "food for thought" for those of you who are considering marble.

I also found "Good Questions:  Why Not Do White Marble Kitchen Countertops?" at Apartment Therapy (I really enjoy their website - great ideas for small spaces).

If any of my readers have considered marble countertops or actually have them, I'd love to hear your opinion.

Decorating with Moss

 

Over the weekend, I saw a simple table centerpiece at a local store and I couldn't get it out of my mind:  It was a large cylindrical glass vase filled with large chunks of mood moss.  It was so simple yet it made a stunning decoration.

I decided today, since temps were in the 50’s and snow is expected tomorrow, that I would go out in the woods and hunt for some moss of my own.  I was able to find some gorgeous pieces of mood moss and lots of sphagnum moss.  Now all I have to do is find the right container (TJMaxx or HomeGoods would be great sources) and I’ll be ready to go.  In the mean time, I found several inspirational examples for how to use moss to create unique organic displays.

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This site had step-by-step
directions for making this moss letter.

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