I think it's safe to say that for most of us, it's not a question of loving marble but a question of "can I afford marble?".  Take these three pictures: 

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Gorgeous.  But for those of us who can't afford to coat our homes in marble, here are some bits and pieces for your home that won't break the bank:

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Kitchen accessories via

There are tons of dining tables with marble tops all over the place, but this one is currently my favorite.