Chrissy and Wilson Ratliff, country dwellers who both grew up “outside of town”, live in rural Virginia near the James River with their dogs, bees and chickens (and the occasional snake in the yard). But that’s where the country cliché ends. The 30-ish couple are professionals and creatives with a
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Topics: Soapstone, Waxed soapstone, How to cut soapstone, DIY soapstone kits
When Chef Arnaud Marchand set out to build a home kitchen for his young family, I knew he had a clear vision for his design. His kitchen - from the ceiling beams to the floor tiles – needed to be warm, functional, dynamic and beautiful – and resonate with the scenic environment – and be great for
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Topics: Home Design, Material Selection, Notable Installations, Architecture & Design Trends, Soapstone, cabinet hardware, Natural Stone Design Tools, Virginia stone, Kitchen, Black
They’ve been with us through thick and thin. Soft, smooth and forgiving, our favorite jeans are never the dry clean only variety, and in fact they get better with every wash.
If only our interiors behaved so well. (Upholstery that never fades. Rugs that never fray.)
There is one material though
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Topics: Architecture & Design Trends, Soapstone, Waxed soapstone, Black
I spoke to a designer the other day who specializes in eclectic modern kitchens in high-end residential homes. Besides her talent for design she's also knowledgeable about the products she specs. She doesn’t spec a material unless she knows it’s origin, it’s impact on the environment or how it will
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Topics: Soapstone, Waxed soapstone, Black, Myths about natural stone
Navy is nice and white is classic. But there is staying power in black. Always chic. Forever sophisticated. (Enjoy your 15 minutes grey, but there will never be a new black.)
What we love about black, however, does change. For years we loved the high shine of a powdered coated finish. We lusted
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Topics: Architecture & Design Trends, Thin Stone, Soapstone, Granite, Nordic Black, Waxed soapstone, Kitchen, Black, Brushed finish
If you love leather you know it isn’t just about the look.
Yes it can be edgy, classic, sophisticated. But it’s the feel that keeps us coming back to leather for our wardrobes, upholstery and home decor. And now it’s inspiring our stone surfaces.
Called by other names – antiqued, brushed –
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Topics: Soapstone, Leathered finish, Nordic Black, St. Henry, Antiqued finish, Limestone, Marble and granite, Brushed finish
Annie Roy
Slabs Sales Manager, eastern Canada
Expert in: Natural stone design, photography
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Topics: Home Design, Architecture & Design Trends, Soapstone, Ask a stone expert, Kitchen
Baby it’s, well, not that cold outside.
But just because the snow isn’t falling doesn’t mean we don’t have the urge to curl up by a hot fire and sip on a cocktail. Here at Polycor, the cool weather has us feeling nostalgic for the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western Virginia where
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Topics: Soapstone, Chilling stones
Because we're feeling holidayish here at Polycor, all month long we're featuring classic cocktail recipes from southern distilleries that complement our chilling stones made from Alberene soapstone quarried from the hills of Virginia. With four in a set for $16, they make a rock solid gift for your
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Last week we debuted our chilling stones made from Alberene soapstone quarried from the hills of Virginia. With four in a set for $16, they are flying out the door, but we didn't give you anything to actually chill.
Silly us.
We're making it right this month with recipes from three distilleries who
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Topics: Soapstone, Chilling stones, Virginia stone