A Top En-Counter

08/04/2025

SUPER EXCITED --FINALLY get to the fun stuff! The main countertop for our outdoor kitchen is in progress and should be installed this week - yay! I chose this bold pattern by called Stonecrest Smoke because it juxtaposes with a surprise on the cabinet face that will be revealed soon...

08/01/2025

FOR A FUN summer frolic follow who are plotting a path
most of us only dream about - in their customized van; implementing creative solutions without sacrificing style. We figure the real reason for their lifestyle longevity is due to our custom countertops. Just kidding. Not. Anyway, scroll through to the last pic for the most likely daily scenario (so real real!). They are the cutest couple and along with their pets will just make you feel good. Happy Friday!

07/09/2025

CABINETS INSTALLED!!! Outdoor kitchen progress at warp speed (well, for us); countertops will follow painting and a few other surprises. Kevin is happy to be finished crawling around like a bottom feeder. Stay tuned...

07/03/2025

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY shout out from Kevin and Marta (aka Thurston Howell lll and Lovey). Wishing you all a safe and super fun-filled weekend...! A Top En-counter will be back tanned and toned (ok, maybe not toned) in action next week!

07/01/2025

HERE'S A GREAT shot of the galley top recently installed for job in Newport Harbor. Such fabulous weather for all things water related, wouldn't you say? I would!
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06/23/2025

MAHALO MONDAY!!! Today I'm posting a very special collage based on books that inspire and engage the imagination; OC homegirl - designer, Raili Clasen whose book Surf Style At Home really "brings it" with bold moves and bright color; using graphics in interiors like you've never seen. I was so inspired that I mined faded 70's photo's of myself, and a beach shot as we hit the same surf spots. Raili's book is fresh and fun and you will love reading about her journey from surf chic to style setter...
Book: Surf Style at Home by Raili Clasen
Designer:
Colors selected:

- Naturale
- Bianca Sabbia
- Translucent Blue Ice
- Translucent Green Ice
- Everform Nero Tarrazzo Matrix
- Laguna
- Glacier White ( A Top custom shiplap)
- Dalmatian
- Caramel Terrazzo
- Carbone Maemo
- Eventide

06/11/2025

06/04/2025

WHY have two sinks when you can express your inner zen with one elongated basin...

06/02/2025

MOORISH IS MORE...channeling sultry, summer days in a private courtyard surrounded by lush greenery with crisp white arches and gently trickling fountain; made more perfect with a coordinating cat!
Book: Inside Tangier by Nicole Castellini Baldissera (again)
Eventide
Luna
Carbone Marmol
Forest
Glacier White

05/30/2025

IN THE PINK...Did you know that creates custom colors? Now you do! Did you know that any pattern can be created using acrylic solid surface? Now you do! This pink shade was custom colored for a specific project (top secret) and the fantastic .r.walls had some fun playing with pattern and a logo. You can't do this with stone. These products are so insanely cutting edge (literally); it boggles the mind.

05/29/2025

HOT DIGGITY - dog washing station; a perfect place to primp your pup! Don't want to clean grout? Don't have to! Just sprinkle some AJAX and your precious pet particles are in the past. Whew...enough "P"s. You get the point (ooops).

05/13/2025

ABSOLUTELY HAD to repost this great idea from - so functional and yet sleek and attractive. What is the old saw; imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? Consider yourself flattered as I see future incarnations incorporated into some of our tops!