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Posted on December 17, 2014 at 5:03 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on December 17, 2014 at 5:35 pm.

White Stone For Your White Christmas
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I recently paid a visit to my friends at Walker Zanger in the Houston showroom: first because I immensely enjoy their company, but secondly because I love to keep up with the current trends in stone and tile.   Knowing what types of stones people are choosing to install in their homes and businesses helps … ∞

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Posted on December 8, 2014 at 7:13 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on December 9, 2014 at 10:38 pm.

Preserving Natural Stone in Church Architecture
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The Conservation of Tomb Effigy of Jean d’Alluye Continuing on with my visit to the Cloisters Museum in New York City, I came across a beautiful stone tomb. Strangely, half of the stone statue was black and shiny in appearance and the other half looked clean and natural. This is the Tomb Effigy of Jean … ∞

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Posted on December 3, 2014 at 5:58 am by Jacqueline Tabbah

The Importance of Marble in Church Architecture
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This past weekend I braved the Thanksgiving travelers and cold temperatures of New York City. As you can imagine, the town is adorned with glowing lights and towering Christmas trees. It was a beautiful sight and the holiday spirit was truly in the air.   Our New York hotel was located right beside St. Patrick’s … ∞

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