Stingrae, your marble is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy it and don't worry about the etches and wear marks. They are evidence of the good times and love that you experience in your kitchen!

I was hoping to hear more positive on porcelain. This past weekend, my husband & I went to a few of the larger showrooms for quartz, thinking that was what I wanted. NONE felt right. I've always went with a natural stone and quartz just looked so fake. What a let down. I noticed a display for the solid slabs of porcelain for countertops and was intrigued. Several options looked just like marble. It was stunning!

Thanks so very much for the helpful information! It's great to hear about one's own experiences. I really appreciate it!