I wonder if you could put some kind of coating on it to help protect it. The look is sure worth the trouble.

Spirited Green 470C-3 by Behr is a close color match.

Those look like the Deco Pendants by Lights Up! Click the link and check out all the fabric options that are available. This is one of the most customizable pendants out there right now - and the patterns are great!
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-Susan

It almost looks like a Cararra marble, but I think it might be something like a Caesarstone material like that.

Thanks Rebekah...the only Caesarstone that I saw that resembles marble is misty carrera; but I think its too grey/taupe for my dark cabs...A light marble counter would look gorgeous but I'm hesitate on doing all marble...Should I just stick with my day one plan of plain white counters...or do plain white perimeters and a marble island? I spoke to a decorator and she said to go for the "all marble" but of course the marble place and my cabinet people frown upon it...I know they could be treated but will I regret every spill and tip-toeing around my kitchen? Another question...is it necessary to do stainless pulls (double in price) or can I achieve the same look with nickel?? Thanks for your continued patience with me!!!