WOW! I love it.

It's beautiful! Congratulations

Shazam!

Gorgeous stone! Love it both ways, but the oiling definitely brings out that gorgeous veining. Can't wait for the final reveal.

Oh what a treat!!! What is the name of it?? Love the veining...

Oooh... tough call as it looks good naked and dressed! I am guessing you will get home from work and kiss the counters before you kiss your dh, lol......

Goodie goodie for you! Beautiful!

Thanks so much everyone...it has been agony here at work...waiting and wanting to go home. But I was there for the install at least.

The stone is Santa Rita Venata...from M. Tex in Hackensack. It just has such a relaxing beachy calming feeling...that's the only way I can describe it.

We did like it both ways but it's such a shame to hide the veining with it unoiled. I read somewhere that someone oils in the winter to keep it dark, and in the summer time lets them go au'natural for a lighter feel. I did like it natural, but with the unfinished backsplash, pencil marks on the walls, oulet guts hanging out, etc...it looked, well, unfinished. We'll see once I pick a backsplash how we like it unoiled.

It's gorgeous! Congratulations!

Cj

Congrats! It's very lovely!!!

YUMMMMMM!!! Congratulations!!!

OOOOOOOHHHHH.... those veins and beautiful colors. So pretty!

wow, it's beautiful in your kitchen! both oiled, and unoiled... that's really something to see! i'm glad you are so happy! it looks wonderful. :)

Beautiful--both dressed and undressed!! So glad everything went well and you're sooooo happy!!!

WOOOOWWW! I really love that. It looks wonderful. Can't wait to see more pictures. I imagine you'll spend the evening admiring it when you get home from work. :)

That looks perfect with your wood. I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing it change from day to day. We've been letting ours fade out a little before reapplying the oil. It's beautiful stone.

It looks great with the cabinet color!

Your soapstone is so pretty! Question for you -- what kind of faucet is that? Thanks, and congratulations!

WOOOOWWWW!!!!!!
They are so pretty!! Can't wait to see them in person!!

So glad I made a new friend on GW, b/c of the soapstone!

That looks great!

Thanks everyone...yes, I'm in love...love all the colors and watching it change as the oil evaporates.

Polly (LOL): Can't wait for you to come over and see...if you drive by and see cars, come on in! Remember the doorbell still isn't hooked up so knock on the door!

Swimmer: The faucet is the Delta Leland...it's prettier in person, and also comes in 2-piece (where the lever is a separate part). I ordered online, but can't remember which site.

Beautiful. As one ss owner to another...you will love how it ages. Mine is 5 yrs old and it only gets better. c

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful

Yup She's a keeper !

It's funny, before I found gardenweb I didn't like soapstone one bit. Now, I adore it!

I especially love the carmel veining in yours, it is just beautiful!

Cool - yeah for you!!!

Absolutely beautiful! Oiled and nekid!

I LOVE your un-oiled version. Drooooolll.... :)

love it. jealous. i love my soapstone but yours is well, gorgeous. enjoy.

Oh wow--that is stunning soapstone!

Wow!!

fivefootzero, CONGRATS!!! Your soapstone oooozes cool! I love the veining! I also like the contrast of the hard, formidable stone against the soothing curves of your sink and faucet - just awesomeness! Can't wait to see it all come together! Enjoy!!! (or if you're like me, just spend hours staring at it!)

Faaaaantastic!!!! So neat to see a different - and beautiful - stone. Can't wait to see your finished kitchen pics! Good luck finishing up your project.