Written in Stone

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Posted on February 4, 2015 at 6:37 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on February 4, 2015 at 6:39 pm.

Making My Gender My Advantage
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 It is a man’s world in the stone industry, but I’ve learned recently through the Marble Institute of America Women In Stone that there are powerful and intelligent women in this business. I feel truly honored that I am a part of this group of women that really kick some butt in the stone world! … ∞

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Posted on January 28, 2015 at 8:34 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Surviving Vegas: TISE West 2015 Re-Cap
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  I am always impressed how these larger trade shows are executed so flawlessly. TISE West 2015 was such a wonderful experience for us: we learned, we mingled, we presented classes and spoke on panels.   The show floor at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center is a wonderland for floor and surface professionals. Everything from … ∞

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Posted on January 12, 2015 at 6:21 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on January 12, 2015 at 6:23 pm.

Vegas, Here We Come! International Stoneworks Presents at TISE West
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    WE15 – Three Men and a Lady Discuss Stone and Tile Maintenance and Restoration Wednesday, January 21, 2015 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.   Assistant VP, Jacqueline Tabbah will join a panel discussion about stone and tile restoration and maintenance. The panel will express their views and answer your questions. Come prepared to … ∞

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Posted on January 6, 2015 at 2:36 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Quartzite: The Natural Stone You Haven’t Heard Enough About
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This week’s blog is about Quartzite (not to be confused with the man-made material, Quartz). Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock. Through a process of high heating and pressure, the sandstone changes into Quartzite. Quartzite is a durable natural stone, which makes it a good choice for high traffic areas in homes and buildings. … ∞

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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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Posted on November 24, 2014 at 6:21 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Thanksgiving Do’s and Don’ts For Your Countertops
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Aaaah…Thanksgiving. The time of year where we sit down with our families and eat and eat and eat! My mouth is watering just thinking about. But hold on a minute…what about your marble, limestone, granite, and travertine kitchen countertops?   No doubt your kitchen will get a lot of use over this holiday. In this … ∞

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Posted on November 19, 2014 at 10:53 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

The Importance of Restoring Historical Buildings
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My job can be pretty interesting in the stone restoration field. I get to see lovely homes and influential buildings, but I have a soft spot for the restoration of historical buildings. I believe it is important to keep the culture alive in a city as modern as Houston. Some of our downtown buildings are … ∞

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Posted on November 12, 2014 at 3:50 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on November 12, 2014 at 3:55 pm.

Buon Appetito from International Stoneworks and the DDD
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We always discuss how International Stoneworks is a family-run business, a father and daughter team. We don’t always mention her, but a very important piece of the puzzle is my mom, Jane.  Lord knows I could just go on and on about how wonderful, beautiful, smart and funny she is, but my blog this week … ∞

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