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Sunday Brunch & Banquettes

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

When I lived in NYC

the highlight of the week for me was

SUNDAY BRUNCH.

Whether it was meeting friends and family

at the new 'Hot Spot' for Brunch

meeting at someones home for the fabulous event.

~~~~~~~~~

The above banquette just drives home why we love

BANQUETTES!!

You could never fit as many people using a table and chairs

as you can using a banquette, table and chairs

in the same amount of space.

RIGHT??

Just remember

when you use a banquette flush against a wall....

you gain between 30" and 36" in your room.

A brilliant solution when needing more space.

Don't you think?

It's Sunday....

invite some of your

B.F.F.'s to Sunday Brunch!!

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KEYS

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:34:00 +0000

Have you ever thought about your keys?

I was watching a movie ( a detective show )

and the detective solved the murder mystery

when he found the victims KEYS.

He knew that one of the keys on this key chain
had to be the key to the victims home.

And it was. And of course he solved the murder mystery!!

But,
what stood out to me
and got me to thinking
was the huge amount of keys on this particular key chain.
It was crazy...like 50 keys.
How complicated could this victims life be?
What could all those different keys open?

Then I started thinking about how few keys I now have on my key chain.

I had so many keys last year.
My showroom,
my house,
my locker at the health club, keys to the cabana, keys to my trunk at the barn,
keys to mailboxes ..... the list goes on.

Now that I have started over,

completely.....

A fresh new ME , living in Maine.....

Today,

I have just a few keys.

Home, car, and post office box.

The weight of those keys obviously was too much for me.

Today my life is simple.

Perhaps more simple than I wish it to be.

Most days I am thrilled with my very light key chain.

*I now have just 3 keys*

I am trying to reinvent myself here.

It's freaky.

Really.

I have no past here.

No one really knows who I am and who I have been.

I mean I lived it Boca Raton for almost 30 years.....

How many keys do you carry?

Have you ever thought about this 'key' thing?

Much love to my friends.

Have a great weekend.

Tiffany makes the lovely keys above.

source below;

Tiffany - Keys
THE 'KEY' PAGE @ Tiffany

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'Old Port' in Portland Maine - Shopping At Maxwell's Pottery

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:19:00 +0000

Portland Maine & Latte with a friend.

The Friend.

Note;

streets are all cobblestone.

The 'OLD PORT' in Portland Maine.

Great FOOD

and GREAT shopping.

These little guys drew me into the shop.

Maxwells Pottery in Portland Maine

207.780.1144

These are adorable watering cans.

The perfect gift for the person who loves plants

and already has EVERYTHING!!

When you walk in this is what you see-

The windows and arches in this image are PAINTED ON.

The above pics were taken in March....

it was freezing.

But now......

Spring has SPRUNG!!!!

I drive past this barn daily and wanted to share it with you.

It makes me SMILE inside and OUT!!

shopping source: www.maxwellspottery.com

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Creative Flat Screen TV Solutions

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:15:00 +0000

I thought these were a few great and

creative flat screen TV solutions ....

Hope you like them to.

The sources are at the bottom of the post.

If you look closely above the fire place

you will see hinges on the right

where the panel opens to reveal the TV.

I love this one.

I did the same thing in Boca Raton Fla. for a client 15 years ago.

It was a nightmare to have made.

Back then cabinet makers hadn't seen this barn door concept yet....

So I had to listen to every reason why it was crazy and wouldn't work

ugh!

Have a great day!!

Sources: http://www.remodelista.com/posts/5-quick-fixes-how-to-display-a-flat-screen-tv

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Latte & Oysters

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:07:00 +0000

The view from where I have latte with friends on some mornings

in Rockland Maine.

Oysters anyone ?

xx's

Have a great Sunday!

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A Swinging Room !!

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:01:00 +0000

a swing in a room over looking a NYC river

A Fabulous room by DRAKE - NYC

How would you like to sit on a swing indoors pondering ....

your day ahead?

Or you day that has ended?

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Porcupine Lamp Shade

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:50:00 +0000

The quills of this porcupine lampshade...

around $325, are from South Africa,

and the antique fan is from India.

To read more about the home this is in...

CLICK HERE

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Glass Room - Sun Room

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:20:00 +0000

What a stunning sun room (or glass room).

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A Green House Becomes A Studio/Office Space

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:49:00 +0000

This idea intrigues me more than you know.

This man started looking for prefab studios,offices

and decided on this gorgeous all wood and glass

GREENHOUSE.

wowza!

His concerns were....

since he lives in San Francisco ....

'Would it remain water tight?'

He says; "that so far it has."

As you can see he built a platform for the greenhouse to sit on-

He only needed a space heater to get him through this winter.

He is very happy with his project.

I see that a few of the glass walls and windows

have been replaced by frosted glass.

A privacy issue no doubt.

Couldn't you see yourself blogging from this desk?

I could.

***Links to this story are below on the left.

The Story and LINK IS HERE

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9075381/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u260&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery0
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Container Homes - Thinking OUT Of The Box And IN The Box At The Same Time

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:50:00 +0000

Adam Kalkin and SHIPPING Containers.....

Container Homes - Thinking OUT Of The Box And IN The Box

Container Homes & Prefabs by Adam Kalkin,

I could certainly live with this main area....

(with a few changes)

COULD YOU?

I am sorry....

I think this is such a COOL CONCEPT!!

Here is a different model that Adam Kalkin has designed.

I urge you to go to his site and snoop around.

....I know what's going on with me.....

I have lived in design specializing in the 'Georgian Era' for so long

(over 30 years)

that I am craving to live in an industrial/working studio feel.

I have always loved the Industrial Look,

but was trapped.

My next place will exude 'industrial'

with important accessories from the past.

Adam Kalkin

This is the 'Braniac' Himself; ADAM KALKIN

regarding the plan above

" The Old Lady House "

The name of this model could be insulting

if it didn't 'hit the mark!!'

I was thinking this is just what I would do if I found a 'Loft Style Space'

for myself.

(just look at the closet!)

The best yet

would be to

find a small property looking

over the ocean or a river,

and plop this puppy down.

Instant Happiness.

This model is called BUNNY LANE -

This is one of the interiors in the BUNNY LANE.

He shows by this example

that your insides

don't have to match your outsides.

Wisdom.

Don't judge a book by it's cover -

not with a Prefab Container Home.

More Bunny Lane Interiors

Who'd a thunk it??????

Just plant this Prefab Container Home on your favorite spot....

and Home Sweet Home.

Please explore the sites below.

They are pretty wild

xx's

Links below on the left.

Go snoop!

THE BOOK OF DESIGN
Container Homes - The Article Is HERE
http://inhabitat.com/prefab-friday-adam-kalkin/

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HOMES...Painted All Black (or Dark Charcoal )

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:43:00 +0000

Call me crazy, but I am almost sure this is the smallest house

in Manhattan.

It is cool. NO?

I am such a BLACK lover

that I decided to find as many Black Houses that I could in one post....

and I think each are delicious in their own way.

10 Downing St.

We know who's cool

and who lives here.

DON"T WE?

Well.....

I must admit there have been cooler P.M.s.

Fun.

I noticed my first black residential house this year

while driving through Rockland Maine.

It was so sharp.

Spooky

If this were mine...

(love bricks painted)

I would have used a black and white awning over the door

trimmed with wood tassels.

Black and full of charm,

who knew???

Are those RED geraniums ?

YUM!!!!

A natural choice to go with black or white painted brick

Grow a garden on your roof....

Looks like The House of The Seven Gables

The above home....

I could see myself living happily ever after.

However the one above has me really thinking.

A small black patent leather house ???

That's me!!!

I mean...it would only be me living there.

YEAH!!!

Can you imagine?

Chic little BLACK playhouses.

Hmmmmmm.......

I wonder what sort of play time those kiddies have in there??

I hope they don't play with pentagrams!!!

I hope you have enjoyed my Black House Tour.

XX;s

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Landscape Designs 2013 - Maine - Part I of II

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Spring should be ending for me later during this week.

YEAH!!!

I hope you enjoy

Landscape Designs 2013 - Maine - Part I of II

Vertical plantings are great

on a big boring wall on the exterior of you home.

I would eat in this restaurant just for the stunning landscaping!

Right?

Outdoor fire pit anyone???

You can plot a stone patio anywhere and add so much

to your outdoor living.

A log low pathway-bridge over a small stream.

Earthy.

I love this pathway.

And You?

Wild Maine.

The is no shortage of stone, slate, and granite

in Maine to utilize in all your home designs.

I dream of this lawn.

How unbelievable simple & elegant!!!

More stoned pathways.

Love the moss in between the stones.

So Maine!

And this suits me just fine as well.

Love it.

What do you think of some of the ideas?

You Likie?

SOURCES;
http://charleshugo.com/

http://www.gnomeldm.com/

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Houses and Barns By John Libby in Maine

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:44:00 +0000

Houses and Barns By John Libby in Maine

It is still 30 degrees here in Maine.
Too Cold.
Where is spring?

So I can only dream of some of the things that drew me here.

Like Adirondacks and the sea.

The Homes.

Okay.

These sliding barn doors are brilliant.

If one could afford it,

it would be great on all windows and doors

in place of shutters.

In Maine AND In Florida for storms.

Beams.

Another love of mine.

Stone is used all over here.

It's all the natural textures that I am drawn to.

Do you love the sink???

Something very popular here

is the pebbled floor in the showers.

My kind of home.

A big porch with.....

A VIEW!!

Have a great weekend.

More info on the builder John Libby

http://housesandbarns.com/

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Great Interiors With Great Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:29:00 +0000

*Great Interiors With Great Ideas

I just love the drapery detail!!!

When I do draperies I usually (99% of the time)

use a solid body for the drapery

and a patterned Peek A Boo fabric for a 9" turn back

(on the leading edge)

that shows when you turn the fabric back slightly

when you tie them back with ropes and tassels or a medallion.

*as shown below*

I do the reverse-
the patterned fabric on the inside (turn-back).
And the body of my fabric usually matches the paint color.

And for the final finish touch....

on the leading edge I use a 1/4 " rope welt or even thinner if I can find it.

It looks SOOOOO detailed and FINISHED!

I do

LOVE doing my window-treatments!!

How about the wood application behind this bed!

Brilliant.

Again.....

Contemporary mixed with curly iron and other traditional elements.

I think the mix of the two.

WORKS.

Each style helps the other to breath.

XXX

Happy Easter

source; http://homes.ninemsn.com.au
http://www.cleanme.us/faberge-eggs/

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Wall Mounted Desk

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Wall Mounted Desk

The concept is great.

Imagine the possibilities.

I saw this and thought.....

how incredibly handy.

A small wall mounted desk that folds up into almost nothing.

The applications are really endless.

What do you think?

From La Redoute

CLICK HERE TO SEE PRODUCT INFORMATION
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springtime, spring colors, spring fabrics & red ticking

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:10:00 +0000

I am looking out my window....a fresh foot of snow is staring back at me!!

And every day I keep saying

SPRING IS HERE!!!!

In keeping with spring design trends....

here is a bit of inspiration.

The colors and the fabrics at the bottom remind me of summer time.

And a casual one at that!

In addition,

the fabs remind me of my friend Pam at shop Red Ticking.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT

xx's

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Temporary Masqerade

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:10:00 +0000

I have really been through it.

This has been a living breathing Masquerade.

Masqerade;

to disguise oneself; also : to go about disguised

I am a bit afraid to be me.

This is MAINE.

REAL MAINE.

I love my new town but this business of finding my fit.

Just the right fit for myself has been daunting.

It was just last week that I finally found

'it' in me to start to print up new biz cards,

design some ads, get my tax #,

and finally look forward to what ever this new

phase of my life will be.

I know that whatever will be

will not look or feel the same.

That's what I wanted....

but doing this great big 'THING' is scary.

It is certain that I have a great foundation of

friends and family.

It is different for sure,

but

and I hated where I was.

Right?

xx,s

....sorry that I have been M.I.A.

-this has proved to be hard stuff-

I have barely been present for myself.

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Now You Know Why I Want SPRING....

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:43:00 +0000

This is the main hwy on the way to town.

It is 2 lanes

and I can't see them.

NO VISIBLE YELLOW LINE.

HELP!!!

This is my first time driving in the snow.

Help!

This is heading home and it is NO BETTER.

People were sliding all over the place.

Home Sweet Home.

This is the driveway to Mom's House.

There is a salt water cove straight behind the gazebo and back yard.

My gorgeous aluminum furniture is buried under the wisteria covered gazebo.

This is the actual ' La Petite Gallery' of

http://lapetitegallery.blogspot.com/

fame.

Home at last.

And I made it without running off the road.

It helps that my eye balls are bugged out of my head, and

I am gripping the steering wheel so hard that there is no blood in the tips of my fingers.

And to the locals dismay............

I am driving a top speed of 30 miles per hour.

But I made it home safe.

XXX

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I Need SPRING

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:49:00 +0000

I simply can't wait for the FORSYTHIA.

Forsythia bushes made into a staggered hedge.

How absolutely fabulous!

I have almost always used Forsythia in my jobs.

I like the long sprigs in a tall clear glass cylinder set in false water/clear resin.

Elegance in Nature.

Love it.

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The Pope's NEW LID

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:39:00 +0000

Whom Ever Wears The Hat Best.....

Just might be the new POPE.

They only have about 20 days to choose.

Below I have given you a few of the top contenders-

and left out anyone in their 80's.

A Pope in the 1970's made some sort of ruling that 80 was too old.

{I agree}

The Lid

I have paint shopped the Pope's Hat

on a few of the men in the running.

Here we go.....

# 1

He looks really nice ,

perhaps even funny.

I love funny.

So 'COOL'

He's at the beach trying on the hat.

The North American - Canadian Favorite

He wanted to be very formal when he tried on the hat.

{he would have my vote if I could vote}

I looked at quite a few pictures of this man and studied his face.

He looks warm and seems to be laughing & schmoozing

a great deal.

You can see he's already ditching the old hat

in favor of the ever fabulous POPE'S LID!!

Go Lenny!!! Go Lenny!!!

Which Holy Man Would You Pick???

Tomorrow I start my new job.....

at last.

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A Birthday Cake For Liberace or ME

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:58:00 +0000

Mom's Sweet Birthday Cake
with giant marshmallows inside

A Cake For Liberace

OR ME!

When I saw my age printed on a birthday card....

I knew right then...

This is why woman lie about their age.

It was absolutely shocking to me to actually see the number.

57!!!!

OMG!!!

Sometimes I have the maturity of A 16 year old

and I feel like I am 30.

But it is surely not true on either count.

I am approaching SENIOR Citizenship.

The only upside is;

medicare (if it is still provided)

and the movie discount.

I tell you this is devastating....

On a lighter note

yesterday my Mom and I went to see a movie

and were rushing to get there on time....

we stopped for the best HOT DOG imaginable in Rockland.

It is a little trailer/Hot Dog Kitchen on the side of the road.

{ I love stuff like this}

When Mom pulled up to the trailer

I ran up to the window to get the DOGS.

When I handed Mom her Hot Dog she dropped it in her lap,

she was driving,

and when she jumped up and out of the car...

IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE.

Not to worry we managed to stop just a few short inches

of the HOT DOG TRAILER.

Two Heart attacks on the side PLEASE!

A comedy of errors.

We both had a huge laugh when it was all over.

Have you ever done that?

Jumped out of the car while it was still in drive?

I have.

The movie was a comedy, and it was a good thing,

if the car episode wasn't enough

when we got in the movie my Mom was sitting on the seat when it was

in the folded up position for me to walk past her to my seat....

she proceeded to lose her balance and flip over backward over the chair

into the aisle behind us.

No worries

I grabbed her jacket and pulled her back into position.

Again...we were hysterical laughing.

In my head though I was freaking out

and thank G-D

that she didn't flip over and

get wedged in the aisle behind us or crack her head on the hard floor.

A slight stresser....NO?

Nothing else went wrong for the day

those Happy Juices just kept circulating through our bodies all day.

Have you had a good laugh today?

It's so important.

I hear it can cure cancer.

Hmmmm....?

Have a great day.

We are off to see Silver Lining today.

Signing Off,

Laurel & Hardy

XXX

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Black White Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:19:00 +0000

Black * White * Gold

Interiors

Classic!!

I love this room.

It has all the elements I adore.

Traditional & Contemporary

Divine

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Happy Valentines Day

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:48:00 +0000

I miss my horse!!

Happy Valentines Day!

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Cold Mountain Builders - Maine

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:05:00 +0000

Cold Mountain Builders - Maine

I love this !!!

Check out the stone wall / pathway.

'Contemporary' is alive and doing well in Maine

This is a view of Camden Harbor from the kitchen of one of Cold Mountain Builders' Homes.

There are so many wonderful places to rebuild and restore here in Maine...

Below is just one example.

In April of 2012 the Mill at Freedom Falls, circa 1834, was entered in the Register of Historic Places, and rehabilitation began in May 2012 by Cold Mountain Builders.

You can read more about The Mill at Freedom Falls HERE

Cold Mountain Builders - Maine

I can't wait to see the finished restoration!!

Jay Fischer

About the owner; Jay Fischer
Click Here

Cold Mountain Builders

33 Pendleton Street

Belfast, Maine 04915

http://coldmtn.com/

Hope everyone is well....

I am just waiting for SPRING!!!

xx RF

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Renee's Noodle Pudding

noreply@blogger.com (Renée Finberg) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:43:00 +0000

I was working at Bloomies at the time....

and we were having one of our co-worker {at work} parties

and this woman { Claire} came in with this noodle pudding.

I had had noodle puddings before....

BUT NOT LIKE THIS ONE.

I know I should call it Claire's Noodle Pudding but.....

Claire Shmare - It's Mine Now

In my life I have had noodle puddings....

never like this one.

Usually they are dry and rubbery - yuck.

So.....

I begged and pleaded for the recipe and finally got it.

I am going to share it with you before the winter is over.

Because

I do really see this as a warm and cozy comfort food.

And

I urge you to try it.

It is really easy.

Your family members and friends will love you for making it,

and be prepared to pass out the recipe.

You have my permission to rename it.

hahahahah

The thing i like about this recipe is that it is

SO FLEXIBLE.

Here Goes:

Get a 9 x 13" pan or something gorgeous would work better.

8 - 12 oz of egg noodles {wide}

cook & drain

in a separate mixing bowl;

1/2 lb of butter or margarine

2/3 cup sugar

8 oz sour cream

4 eggs

use the whole eggs, but

**beat the egg whites separately

2/3 cup of milk

1/4 lb of cream cheese

1/2 lb of cottage cheese or RICOTTA cheese

1 teas vanilla

Mix noodles and ingredients together

Bake 30 minutes @ 350 degrees

Take out and apply TOPPING

1-2 cups of frosted flakes

and 3/4 cup of brown sugar mixture

Spread evenly across the top of noodles.

Bake again to brown the top @ 350 degrees

no more than 30 minutes

BTW

The next day it is just as delicious!!!

Now you can fool around and make a much more tidy topping

as shown above by substituting the frosted flakes with

YUM

Almonds & Powdered Sugar!!

How Pretty.

And when you get real good at this you can make in a mold.

You can also make it as a dinner using salmon or tuna

with peas and pearl onions.

Just reduce the sugar a little.

and use an appropriate topping.

Just serve with a great salad - what could be better?

Experimentation is what makes a great cook right?

Let me know if you come up with a great main dish recipe.

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