I still am and regret my move to Florida , for the most part everyday since.
Except that I had my beautiful daughter in Florida.
I came to Florida for a mini winter vacation (while still living on E 58th. St), and I ran into my childhood sweetheart (we both grew up in Miami Beach on Palm Island – next to Star Island ) , we became inseparable, had a child, and the rest is ……
I talk about it , think about it……
And given an opportunity , I would be back in a heart beat.
‘Andi ‘ is my daughter’s name, and
when she was 3, 4, 5, and 6 years old she
was obsessed with the children’s book Madeline. ( so was I )
11 years older, a doctor, "yada yada yada"
…….By Mistake .
What can I say ? I am Jewish from Miami Beach, I thought it was what I was supposed to do.
He even put a group of the orphans in blue hats from the Madeline story in the mural .
I love that !!!
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/dining/02tea.html
http://www.thecarlyle.com/dine4.cfm
make sure and play video-
this is a recycled post from 2008 - HAPPY NEW YEARS!!
Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her Blog of her Adventures in Design,Owner of 'The Trade' Interiors, ,Boca Raton,Palm Beach,Boca Raton Florida,All custom upholstery,case-goods,window treatments,Antiques, Accessories and Antique accessories, built-ins, and all built in seating bemelmans bar, the carlyle hotel nyc
Renee,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous post!
As a fellow displaced New Yorker longing to go back, I really loved this.
The Carlyle was the epitome of glam for me when I lived there, a real treat for a a date with a guy who had a few bucks to spend.
I loved Bobby Short so much!
And the murals in the bar!
And of course Madeleine!
What a great story about your daughter singing: "I'm Madeleine"!
Later I had a few clients who actually lived at the Carlyle!
So darling soul sister, maybe one day you and I will have a drink at the Carlyle!
xo xo
Every time I'm in the city, I have a drink at bemelmans! I love hearing about it :-) I love the atmopshere and the fantastic live music! They also have the most delicious salted nuts on the tables, I always wondered what spices they used on them. I must have 6 or 7 of their matchbooks with portions of the wall mural as the jacket.
ReplyDeletei am so happy you came by. XXXX
ReplyDeleteyes, one of the coolest places for sure.
I am new to your blog and I just love, love, love this post! Someday, I will go and drool all over the murals in Bemelman's Bar and when I do I will recall your blog post with a smile.
ReplyDeleteDo you know the mistake in the book, Madeleine? It was first pointed out in a children's literature class I took in college. The scene where Madeleine is in the hospital and all the girls are sitting at the table with Miss Clavel, there are 12 girls sitting around. There should only be 11 as Madeleine is in the hospital. I used to read the books to my students, and then to my own girls, and challenge them to find the mistake.
Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
May Peace and Love be always with you.
Renee,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovey post, such fond memories, wonderful history, excitment in your tone of such a near and dear part of who you are.
Posts like this validate our place in this big world and the fact that everyone has a story to share. Love it!
I have really really enjoyed everything you've shared with me both personally and professionally. You are a gem in Florida shining brightly in that corner of the world.
You are well aware that when you set your intention, you set your path, when you travel your path you reach the star that you've been aiming for.
Look at where you've been, done, and expienced since you were five years old. What a great journey you've been on and you STILL have wonderful things ahead of you.
WRITE IT DOWN, MAKE IT HAPPEN by Henriette Anne Klauser, Ph.D (her book tells you just how to)
Happy Happy New Year Renee...Cheers! All the best in 2012!
XOXO Bette
I am from Virginia and I never thought I'd be back. I spent nearly 20 years in awful Western Pennsylvania (apologies to Pittsburgh lovers)and wanted to come home after 5 minutes of being there.
ReplyDeleteWell, now I've been back for a year. Never say never.
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ReplyDeleteWhats not to love about the gorgeous Carlyle? Its fabulous in every way, and makes me feel like I have gone back in time to a much grander, more elegant genteel time. Plus the first time I went it was to see the legendary Bobby Short, then I really felt like a full fledged adult! What a special night that was!
ReplyDeleteIf you ever move back to the big apple..I will meet you there for a drink! Cheers to that and a happy new year!
Madeline was/is one of my favorite children's books, ever. I have my mother's copy - she read it to me, and I read it to my child. Wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy New Year!
xo isa
Lets all plan a drink together there sooner than later!
ReplyDeleteAll the best for 2012...it will be great!
hugs Heather
Please come back to 58th Street, we will be neighbors... have coffee in the morning and end the day with a drink at the Carlyle. As I am writing this, my husband is threatening to move to Florida... the cold does that to him, turns him into a grouch.... Loved reading your post, with boys i had to read different stories, my favorite being Le Petit Prince!
ReplyDeleteHappy warm sunny New Year to you, my friend, Francine
Very well done!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Mamma xxxxx
enchanted T
ReplyDeleteif i ever move back.....we will definitely meet for a drink or dinner there!!!
it would be such fun! xx
concrete
ReplyDeletewhat a great plan.
i would do it !!
xxx
blue,
ReplyDeletemy daughter and i loved her.
i still sing the little song!!
xxxx
bette
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the compliments.
i am beginning to wain ....
and how did you know???
i am going to write it down-
i need to make things happen!!
love to you
happy new year!!!
Well, Renee, you have certainly convinced me to go there. This is such a bittersweet story. Too bad we can't all be where we want to be.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Teresa
xoxo
What a great story Renee. Now I want to go there because of this post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky grandchild you will have some day. Stories and paint chips!
xx
Carole
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSee what having 5 boys has done to me, it's taken til now to be exposed to the magic of Madeline! Such a lovely post Renee, I feel a rendezvous at The Carlyle coming up gorgeous one.
ReplyDeleteMillie xx
Renee what an amazing story. The way it all ties together is truly wonderful!! It all comes full circle you know!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years to you and yours!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
well renee i suddenly have this urge to go to NY and the carlyle
ReplyDeletelove that you shared your story and that indeed contributes to your being so special, no bs, no airs.
after a divorce i escaped chicago for florida and regretted that decision as you, near immediately. after 6 long years i found my way back, but i do not have children. it is hard indeed to live in a place longing for another. you never know what the future will bring
xo
debra
How beautiful. Shall we meet there for our afternoon tea or perhaps cocktails? xxx
ReplyDeletekarena
ReplyDeletethank you so much.
'full circle' .....
i sure hope so!
happy new year my dear!!!
xxxx
deb
ReplyDeletejust reading your comment brings tears to my eyes.
because it is so unbelievably true.
the other great love of my life in NYC.
love to you
happy new year
xxx hugs
millie
ReplyDeleteif can you can
go there!!!
you and moth would have a very romantic time!
jules
ReplyDeletenothing would make me happier!!
happy new year my love
xxxx hugs
ah the beautiful and glamourous Carlyle...almost a caricature of impossible eccentricity...
ReplyDeleteand well NYC is just one of those places which really gets under one's skin, can't let go, have to go back, so I can imagine if one had actually lived there, the pull would be even WORSE...
I love how you wound this story around and around, like a richly embroidered fabric, with sour tangs and sweet threads, to define the tapestry of your life. I reckon though, that everything in life is grist in the mill, the bad as well as the good, and it is what makes life so interesting. For an interesting life you have certainly lived so far, therefore I see no reason why it will continue to be so. And NYC will wait till you are ready to return...Virginia xx
oh Virginia
ReplyDeleteinteresting indeed
was my life before moving back to this horrid place.
the heat.
the people.
the heat.
my life in the last 24 years has gone by without noticing.
NO SEASONS.
- that hurts me from my core up through the top of my head.
pleasepleaseplease send me a way to get back home!!!
you write so beautifully VIRGINIA xxxxx