Brilliant Botanica of Boca Raton

A professional friend of mine has THE MOST GORGEOUS SHOP IN BOCA RATON.

YUMMY.

This is just a teeny weenie, tiny , itsy bitsy sampling of their merchandise.

I know that there is a blog called 'Eye Candy' , but 'Botanica of Boca' should have " Eye Candy Sold Here " under their sign outside.

This is a handmade ( and signed ) porcelain tile. You could incorporate these tiles into your backslash . Use you imagination.

I am sure you can get the solid tiles as well, call and ask Robert.

They come in all different veggies and fruit.

There is one above in the granny smith apple picture.

You just can not tell how beautiful this collection is by my photos.

Do you love this ?????

The Colors are TO DIE FOR.

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You have to see this up close !!!

Ask for Robert , Michael or Shelly .

These are lovely people.

They will ship anywhere and could not be more helpful.

I will be posting more from Botanica of Boca

and have given them a Link on my sidebar which will take you right to their site.

Wait until you see what is coming.....

It is gift season you know.....

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Raw Metal Mistletoe

9 x 9 @ $98 & 16 x 16 @ $ 295.00

Just in time for Christmas, Raw Metal Mistletoe Pendants.

I think these are very interesting, they feel very ' indie '.
Personally, I think these regarding style, will outlast most contemporary pendants on the market today.

go here for more info : http://www.mothology.com/mistlamp.htm

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Pair of Art Deco Benches ( France c 1930's )

I think these are beautiful.
They are soooo Palm Beach.

You just never know who's bottom sat on them.

I would sandblast them and leave them in a natural iron finish.

Imagine this pair of Art Deco Fireplace Benches recovered and sandblasted.

They would really be a show-stopper , and would enhance the fireplace as the focal point in a room.

Pair of fanciful wrought iron 1930's fireplace benches.

The motif depicts maidens dancing before the sun, while Pan plays his flute.
Price$3,800

height: 40.64 cm (1 ft. 4 in.)

depth: 30.48 cm (12 1/2)

width/length: 106.68 cm (3 ft. 6 in.)

Dolce

3700 South Dixie Highway #8

West Palm BeachFL, 33405

Phone: 561-832-4550

E-Mail: dolceantiques@bellsouth.net

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Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her blog of her Adventures in Design

The Only Russian Tea Room In NYC

Before heading to The Russian Tea Room, perhaps a bit of food for the heart and soul.

The Carnegie is next door.

The City. I love the contrast , constant contrast, and beautifully choreographed.

I can't help showing so many awning shots, I get all excited with anticipation.

This shot shows what it really looks like at night, when the lights are lowered.

The Russian Tea Room is such a spectacular place. If you go to NYC, and are with anyone you want to show a good time, take them there.

I promise they will never get it out of the heads. It will be permanently filed on their ' Chip '.

I took my daughter there when she was about 6 years old and we had brunch.

We were both dressed up and she was consciously testing her very best table manners.

The waiters were so lovely, and needless to say the presentation of the meal was elegant & amazing to a little girl from Boca Raton.

It was such a memory for me as well.

She will never be that same innocent, beautiful, big eyed little girl again.

We were both so happy that day, we were all smiles, hugs and kisses.

Unfortunately, sometimes money can buy happiness and on that day

The Russian Tea Room contributed to it greatly.

When I was little my parents took me there...........it was nothing like this.

It was a landmark of course, and they did take me.

But I remember it being done in the dark maroon-ish reds. It was dark and dingy feeling.

It really does look like this.

The ceiling is gold leafed. They spent something like 6 million dollars on the interiors the last time they restored it. ( within the last 15 years or so )

Seriously, try to get there.

Especially if you have an innocent, big eyed , beautiful little 6 yr old girl .

The Russian Tea Room NYC: http://www.russiantearoomnyc.com/

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Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in her blog of her Adventures in Design