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Comments Off on Ellis Island: A Restoration of the American Dream
My father Rawi Tabbah moved to the United States when he was 17 years old. He started his business, International Stoneworks in 1982 and I joined his company almost seven years ago. He is living what we call the American Dream. My blog this week is about our most famous immigration site, Ellis Island. … ∞
Comments Off on Colorado Springs, The Garden of the Gods
It is impossible to travel to Colorado Springs and not mention the clean mountain air and the incredible geography. Last week I discussed the unique and historical Broadmoor Hotel, but this week in my Colorado Springs Part II blog, it’s all about the remarkable landscape. On my second day in this incredible city, we ascended … ∞
Comments Off on All about Stephanie! The Other Tabbah Sister
For those of you who do not know, International Stoneworks is a family business. Rawi Tabbah and his daughter (me!) Jacqueline work together as a team in Houston’s premier natural stone restoration and maintenance business. But what about the rest of the family? This week’s blog is all about the other Tabbah daughter, Stephanie. She always … ∞
Comments Off on All That Glitters…On The Casino Floor
If you follow us on social media, you may already know that we have just come back from Las Vegas after presenting a stone restoration class at The International Surface Event. I love Las Vegas: the shrill ringing of slot machines, the sounds of laughter and cheers around the craps tables, the sense of … ∞
Comments Off on International Stoneworks App Re-launch
It’s no secret that businesses today need an online presence. Customers want to be educated before making purchasing decisions. I know because I’m the same way! I will online research pretty much anything before I decide to buy. It’s not enough now to just have a website. Businesses are branching out into social medias … ∞
Comments Off on That First Customer Phone Call
A customer calls and says she sees “stains” on her stone top, she thinks her top is granite, but is not sure. From the perspective of a stone professional, sounds pretty straight forward right? Well, there are a few factors that you should consider before offering your services. This week’s blog is a sneak … ∞
Comments Off on Three Minute Diagnostics – How to Diagnose a Flooring Problem in Just Three Minutes
As featured in Floor Covering News I will start this article off with a funny story: A customer called our stone restoration company complaining about a dark stain on her white marble floor. When customers complain about dark stains, I usually assume oil or grease, but instead of me jumping in, I asked her to … ∞
Comments Off on Holiday Decorating On Your Natural Stone Surfaces
What are your holiday traditions? I don’t know about you, but the holiday season begins for me when I start decorating my home for Christmas. The first step is putting up my Christmas tree and decorations. I absolutely love buying special ornaments for my tree. I usually pick out delicate and decorative ornaments, not … ∞
Comments Off on An Ode to New Orleans Tile and Stone
The stones and tiles of New Orleans are a lot like the city itself; they have character. They tell a unique story: from the mosaic tile storefronts on Royal Street to the glossy Jura Stone lobby floor at the newly-renovated Roosevelt Hotel. There is undeniable history that one understands when you think of New Orleans, … ∞
Comments Off on Thanksgiving Stone Care Tips For The Chefs & Perfectionists
Can you believe that next week is Thanksgiving? I can’t either and I really need to get my grocery shopping done – I volunteered to make the maccheroni and cheese! If you’re the cook in your family, a clean freak or a perfectionist, here are some last minute stone care tips to spruce up … ∞
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