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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Bespoke Lighting - Handblown - Rothschild And Bickers

You can choose from several glass colors including clear glass.

I particularly like the thin exposed , twisted wire.
And the attached fringe !
Elegant.
I immediately thought of Marley & Lockyer's post about a pendant lighting fixture she was looking for. I am wondering if they can make it in mercury glass as well.
That would be perfect for her.


I am impressed with the pride & quality of Rothschild & Bickers, I think you will be too.


Well....what's the verdict ?

Do we likie ?


To download brochure;

http://rothschildbickers.com/images/downloads/brochure.pdf


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Monday, June 1, 2009

Arturo Pani Chairs


The Chair below I am in love with. I mean in LOVE !
Arturo Pani Gilt over Iron Hand Forged Chair
Mexico City
1940s
Arturo Pani Hand Forged Iron Chair with 22kt Gilt. 
Executed by Talleres Chacon. Acquired from a Polanco Residence, Mexico City. 

"Arturo Pani (1915-1981?) was born in Mexico City to a well known diplomatic family. At the age of 4 in 1919 he traveled with his family to live in Europe as his father was appointed Mexico’s Counsel General to Belgium, later moving to Milan as his father’s position changed. In 1925 the family settled in Paris and remained there until 1935. 
Arturo was the younger brother of Mario Pani, well known Mexican Modernist Architect and editor of the magazine Architectura/Mexico for over 40 years. After completing studies in the private school Janson de Sailly both Mario and Arturo entered the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Mario was inclined toward architecture and Arturo chose decoration and interior design. Both brothers returned to Mexico City by 1935. Arturo’s first project was the furniture design and decoration of the family house on Lieja Street. Mario’s first major project was the construction of the Hotel Reforma in 1936 which became the emblem of Mexican Modernism. Arturo Pani was given free reign to design the furniture and interiors of the lobby and several salons of the Hotel Reforma. Diego Rivera created the murals for the one of the dining rooms. The social standing of the family allowed Arturo to begin his career with the decorating company De la Pena, Lascurain y Compania. The company took advantage of the Pani name and presented Arturo as the Senior Decorator. 
Arturo Pani went on to create a career that spanned over 40 years. He became “the” decorator to the elite of Mexico City and his studio, Arturo Pani SA, remained at Niza #30 well into the 1970s. In the late 1950s Pani became known internationally for creating the “Acapulco Look”.

Do you like the look of these chairs for a dining room ? Would you do it ?


Location
Downtown
719 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
USA
Phone: 310-652-7461


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Sunday, May 31, 2009

I Love Mylar

In the southern most part of SOBE ( South Miami Beach) exist a nail salon named LACE.

The interior design in the first image is what nailed me (ha ha), because it has Mylar Wall Covering and Venetian mirrors.


The other day I was reading the Times and there was an article on a Nail Salon Company that makes designer fingernail films. And the one that they featured was a silver one.
'Voila' , and here I think you have Mylar Nails.
This company has AMAZING patterns on their films. Herringbone,stripes, nautical themes...it is wild. Check it out. I have provided the link , clock on 'Minx Nails'
It really is like microscopic wall covering.
How cool is that ?


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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Bangkok On The Brain

Let's pack up and hit the road.
...okay, not exactly a road trip, but a really long flight to the other side of the world. We will  stay in Bangkok, at the Mandarin Oriental. 
It is on a river with great views from the rooms as well.
Not bad !
Enlarge this one to see the lattice work on the right !
Actually , this was my reason for this post. 
And to save for my own 'design inspiration.'  You never know... I may need a divider that is 'open in feel' but is permanent like this one.
I think it truly is handsome.  
These colors are bright, yet very warm and cozy. I think this room is pretty good. 
Yep, I'd stay in it.  (LOL..... you KNOW it !!)
Look at the view... and everything else in this hotel.
You really should go to the site.


Luscious.


It is on a river. ( and there is that pagoda style lattice work )
I have been to Hong Kong , and if I could.....I would live there.
But I have never been to Bangkok.
And now, I have Bangkok on the brain !! 
BIG TIME !
Would you chose to come, if you could fit it into your busy schedule ??
hmmmmm ?
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Friday, May 29, 2009

Kitchens Inspired By Conservatories

Look at the shades for the windows and the glass ceiling. There are companies that specialize in shades for this very purpose. 

What a difference these windows that run straight up to the ceiling make in this room. If you can not do more than this ….well, this is fabulous. And if you have a beautiful garden outside, it will make you smile every time you wash a dish.

Right ?

This is obviously a restaurant , but how great would this be added onto the kitchen part of the house ?


If you add a window , or change a window over your kitchen sink ... run in up as close to the ceiling as you can.

This could be done to add a larger eat in area in your kitchen.


You could even do this to bring the outside inside. Get creative. The possibilities are endless.

Do you think that an addition like this, or some part of this idea, would change the way you feel about your kitchen ?
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About Renée Finberg

I have been in this business since the age of 22.

I love what I do and cannot imagine my life without Design.

Design Challenges are great.

And because of those challenges

I have imported fine antique pieces from Paris,

Designed and Manufactured Furniture,

Created Fantastic Window Treatments,

And solved all kinds of spatial & architectural issues

With my unique style.

If I can't find it, I create it.

My rooms would make excellent movie sets.

I am a visual, tactile and audio sensitive individual.

Creating is what I live for, not math, not spelling, not science.

Just Great Design.

Just imagine how it would be if each of us,

If only for a few hours of everyday,We could be in a space that is our very own.A place that is exactly the way we want it to be

Surrounded by all the things we wanted to see,

The atmosphere we wanted feel, smell and the sound we wanted to listen to.

Private Paradise

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