tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84856870597821643652024-02-07T22:02:47.456-05:00The Fine Living Muse A guide to Fine Living and a Life Well Lived Curated by Linda Smith Davis, interior designer, entertaining expert, and founder/publisher of New England Fine Living Magazine. New England fine livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831549304104706107noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8485687059782164365.post-54720483022389447912020-01-30T09:30:00.000-05:002020-01-30T09:30:04.351-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, well, well, look who it is! It's me! I have not visited my own blog, an old one for sure, for a long time and all I can say is shame on me!<br />
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I figured I would swing by an let those who visit this blog page know where I am now and what has been going on. <br />
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First, I can still be found over at <a href="http://newenglandfineliving.com/">NewEnglandFineLiving.com</a> and even though I have had my YouTube channel since around 2007, I am on their a lot more now sharing home and lifestyle tips. The address for my channel is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/newenglandfinelivingonline" target="_blank">YouTube.com/newenglandfinelivingonline </a> If you haven't already, I would love to invite you to subscribe to the channel!<br />
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Oh! You can also find me on my Instagram feed also @newenglandfineliving <a href="http://www.instagram.com/newenglandfineliving" target="_blank">Instagram.com/newenglandfineliving </a><br />
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Now that I have told you where you can find me most of the time, I promise to swing by this blog a bit more to keep you updated an in the loop.<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/kGpO</div>New England fine livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831549304104706107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8485687059782164365.post-12026272043298422002019-06-24T22:33:00.003-04:002019-06-24T22:34:45.635-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The holidays are upon us and once again I have created a Christmas garland for our front hall. <br />
This year's color theme was inspired by the red, gold, and green of the metallic Tartan wrapping paper I found at a local pharmacy and a pre-loved Federal mirror that I purchased at a consignment shop.<br />
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To view this and additional photos of Christmas garlands used on stairways, doorways, and over fireplace mantels, <a href="https://neflmagazine.com/blog/2017/11/25/a-little-christmas-garland-swag" target="_blank">click here to be magically transported to New England Fine Living's blog</a>.<br />
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This past October, my birthday was spent sleeping in a first-period colonial home that was once owned by my husband's 9th great grandfather and some of his other ancestors. The below link will take you to my new blog where you will be able to read about this amazing experience. <br />
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As the song goes... "I hear you knocking, but you can't come in". This lion door knocker is keeping watch and guarding a historic home in Newport, Rhode Island. <br />
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Below, I have found a few lion door knockers for sale, while they last, through one of my affiliate sites.<br />
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Fall is almost here and I am excited to share that my all-time favorite scented candle for fall is back! <br />
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I am so excited to announce that the summer 2017 issue of New England Fine Living is in production and will be out the first part of July. </div>
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<li>4 - 5 oz milk chocolate (bar or chips</li>
<li>11 oz white chocolate (bar or bag of chips)</li>
<li>1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</li>
<li>1 gallon whole milk</li>
<li>2 cups Nutella (or your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread)</li>
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In a large pot, add the dry ingredients and stir together. Slowly pour in the milk while blending and stirring in the dry mixture. Once that is done, add the two cups of chocolate hazelnut. Slowly bring the mixture to a soft boil making sure to stir regularly until all of the ingredients have melted and dissolved. Serve alone, with whipped cream, or with marshmallows. </div>
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To make this a bit more "festive", for those over 21 you can add a chocolate liquor, white chocolate liquor, or hazelnut liquor. PS, It's good chilled too! Can you imagine blending this with ice cream? Oh don't get me started! I could go on and on! </div>
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After our visit, I was inspired to share some items I felt emulated the "Hinckley Look".<br />
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This past summer, I had the pleasure of staying at <a href="http://www.castlehillinn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castle Hill Inn</a>, in Newport, Rhode Island. I was invited to attend the Newport Music Festival and since my husband was not available to join me, I asked Lorna, a friend since childhood, to join me. Any pictures with me in them, were taken by her since I have yet to master the art of a selfie stick. :-)<br />
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Close to everything, but tucked away from it all with amazing water views:</div>
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Built in 1874, Castle Hill was first and foremost a summer residence before being converted into a private inn in the late 20th century. Now part of the Relais & Chateaux family, Castle Hill Inn offers luxurious amenities, an attentive staff, gourmet meals and spa services. </div>
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Seeing the cozy bed, with crisp white sheets, I was already looking forward to resting my head upon my pillow, but that would have to wait. The day was just beginning and I was ready to take in more of my surroundings. <br />
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A book about Newport was available for me to read while I decompressed a bit from the drive. Luckly, Newport is well under two hours from my home, so this is an easy getaway destination for me.<br />
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When I sat to read the book a bit, I couldn't believe we didn't pour the wine right away, but let me assure you, the cheese and fruit platter was enjoyed as soon as I sat down. </div>
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A private cottage style kitchenette, complete with a farmers sink, was available for our use. Needless to say, we took full advantage of being away for a couple of days and never added a plate to the sink. Since we did not have to cook for our husbands or kids, we were able to indulge in the meals served at the inn and surrounding restaurants. </div>
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This bathroom oozes coastal charm! More beadboard, soft blue walls, chrome fixtures, and a deep soaking tub that sat under a window overlooking the ocean. Their is a privacy wall off the back deck, so I had to stand in the tub to see the ocean, but I didn't care, I could hear it.</div>
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Whoa! I was not expecting this view and I did not realize how close we would be to our own private beach. The scent and sound of the ocean that came drifting through the cottage door immediately helped my shoulders drop.<br />
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Lorna's tea selection is being poured. We love being a little spoiled and pampered! </div>
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This is what I would call one of life's simple pleasures. Listening to classical music, while sipping Champagne in the company of a good friend.<br />
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The sad moment.... leaving my beautiful little cottage by the sea, but I will return!<br />
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Fall Escape Special At Castle Hill Inn:<br />
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You just got to see my visit during the summer, but Autumn at the Inn is truly a special time of year as well. </h4>
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During your stay, enjoy a gourmet breakfast overlooking Narragansett Bay each morning and their exclusive guest-only afternoon tea. </h4>
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Head into town and enjoy the splendor of the Newport Mansions with entry for two at any of the Newport Preservation Society mansions dotted along the Bellevue Avenue. </h4>
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End your day with a delicious, seasonally-inspired, three-course dinner for two in the Dining Room at Castle Hill.</h4>
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<br />Inclusions<br />*Two-night stay at the Castle Hill Inn<br />*Gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea<br />*Cheese plate and ½ bottle of wine upon arrival<br />*Two tickets to any Newport Preservation Society Mansion<br />*Three course dinner for two in the Dining Room at Castle Hill</h4>
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For me, visual presentation can change everything. When my husband ordered a burger and fries, I never expected the meal to be presented in such a beautiful way. The white bowl, holding the french fries, was a simple addition to how they served the meal, but it made quite and impact. Call me silly, but something so simple caught my attention. That said, I ended up going home to find a similar style vessel. Not only do I think I found something similar, but the Sur la Table white lion crock / bowl looks like I found the exact item. If you like the look too, I posted the link below. </div>
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Fall is my favorite season and this drink was created to usher in September and kickoff the start of my autumn decorating and cooking. </div>
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To make the sangria</div>
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1 bottle white wine - I used a Sauvignon Blanc</div>
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1/2 cup peach brandy</div>
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Sparkling water</div>
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1 white peach</div>
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1 gala apple</div>
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1/2 pint of white raspberries (put several aside for garnish)</div>
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2 cinnamon sticks</div>
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For the sugar coated raspberry garnish</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1/2 cup of sugar</div>
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In a container combine the wine, brandy, sliced white peach, one sliced gala apple, 1/2 pint white raspberries, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Let the mixture sit at least half a day.<br />
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Fill 3/4 of your glass with the sangria, then top it off with seltzer water.<br />
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Sugared Raspberries</div>
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Whisk one egg white with water to create an egg wash. This will be used to adhere the sugar to the raspberries.<br />
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I slit the base of the raspberry before the next step so that it could be placed on the rim of the glass without cracking the hardened sugar.<br />
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Dip the raspberries (or your fruit of choice) into the egg wash, then into sugar. Allow them to dry. You can dry them on parchment paper, but I just left mine on the sugar. <br />
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Next time I will be brushing on the egg whites to show more of the fruit. I joked that my raspberries looked more like sugared doughnut holes. That said, they were very delicious and I could imagine dropping them in a glass of Champagne.<br />
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And of course cocktails poolside. The resort has 3 separate pools, not including the lap pool at the spa.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">I want to thank the <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/nevis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four Seasons Resort</a>, located on the beautiful island of Nevis, for hosting us and collaborating with us to create the perfect honeymoon. It truly made our first vacation together, as husband and wife, a magical and memorable one. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/kGpO</div>New England fine livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831549304104706107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8485687059782164365.post-64957388729113882872016-07-21T10:12:00.001-04:002016-07-22T17:52:40.166-04:00A visit to America's oldest jeweler - Shreve, Crump & Low<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I first walked into Shreve, Crump & Low, while on Newbury Street, to obtain information about how to clean diamond rings at home. This information will be shared in a future post, but I also walked in knowing I had another mission to fulfill. </div>
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That mission??? To keep finding New England businesses, or those who got their start in New England, that are unique, have a great story to tell, and exude "fine living" qualities no matter what the price point is. </div>
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My visit to Shreve, Crump & Low absolutely fit my check list and then some. Their story in a nut shell? With a start in Boston in 1796, they are the oldest jeweler in America and what a story it is. At then end of this post, you I have included a link to their website and also their historic timeline. </div>
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In the meantime, here are just a few stunning items I got to view. I was like a magpie drawn to every glittery item hopping from case to case. As soon as I saw one piece of jewelry, that lured me in, my eyes were being distracted by another piece and I could not wait to move on and hear more about it. Let me just say, my jewelry wish list has just gotten a little longer :-). </div>
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This little beauty, a 20 plus carat tanzanite and diamond ring, called my name as I walked by the case. Did I mention I LOVE tanzanite? At one point it was a consideration to use tanzanite in my wedding ring, but I was informed it would be too fragile for everyday wear. This glamorous ring would be perfect to wear to a gala, cocktail party, or a "just because it's fabulous" party.<br />
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I am always drawn to the estate jewelry section when visiting jewelers. There is something to be said about knowing someone else enjoyed and loved a piece of jewelry. For the fun of it, I create my own stories of their history if there is not one to be told. The watch above is a vintage Shreve, Crump & Low piece that made its way back to store to be enjoyed yet again. </div>
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Also in the estate jewelry case.... Sapphire and diamond rings and so much more!<br />
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After being invited to a private cocktail reception to hear the revolutionary <a href="https://boganyi-piano.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bogányi grand piano</a>, I wanted to make sure I shared the below information with you, so that you too will have the opportunity to hear this amazing piece of functional art at the <a href="http://www.newportmusic.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newport Music Festival</a>, July 9-15, 2016. Information about the festival follows the below press release. </div>
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When the paths of world-renowned Hungarian pianist, Gergely
Bogányi and industrial innovator, François Bandura, founder of Mono Group,
crossed - something remarkable happened. A music and an industrial sphere forged into a single more powerful
force, and a new universe of piano making began.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With the engineering know-how from the Mono group and their
expertise in manufacturing luxury automotive interiors, for brands like
Lamborghini and Porsche, an entire new piano manufacturing facility now exists.
Another miracle in our piano story. The state-of-the-art quality and expertise
of Mono Group in the areas of carbon fiber, wood, aluminum and piano black
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The Bogányi piano was first successfully launched
internationally from Budapest in January 2015, with much worldwide interest.
Karoly Reisinger, CEO of the New York piano repair shop Klavierhaus, was "mesmerized"
at a sound he said brought lyrical qualities back to the piano after a century
of power-focused development. "In this design you will be able to hear the
1850-1860 era qualities, lyrical, belllike, precise – and also the modern
instrument that our time is used to, which is clarity," he said. Four-time
Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Gerald Clayton felt he had played a slick new
type of instrument. "The sound almost feels as if you're in a bubble, it's
so clear," he said. "It's a new sensation.” Now, with one more year
of extensive development and research, the finished design is complete.
Produced with technique from Mono Group’s state-of-the-art, industrial luxury
automotive interior finishes. </div>
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As stated above, the Bogányi piano makes its North American debut,
at the Newport Music Festival, 2016. Festival goers, journalists and invited
guests can experience ‘Sound beyond time’ for themselves in the stately
atmosphere of the Newport mansions. Gergely Bogányi will have two recitals, at
the Breakers on July 9, 8pm and at the Elms on July 14th, 11am. There will also
be a private cocktail evening on July 12th and an appearance at the Rhapsody at
Rosecliff Gala Dinner on July 15th.</div>
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The Bogányi piano is a modern interpretation of the
traditional, high performance grand piano. Envisioned and developed world
renowned Hungarian pianist, Gergely Bogányi. Refined and produced by François
Bandura, founder of Mono Group. Today, it is a new icon of Hungarian innovation
and pioneering spirit, made to the finest luxury automotive finishes and
specifications. Worldwide production is available out of our facility north of
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About the Newport Music Festival: Throughout 17 days and
nights, and on stages housed in the celebrated Gilded Age Newport Mansions, the
48th season of the festival will present 60 concerts featuring over 100 artists
from around the globe. From sunrise concerts at the Chinese Tea House, to the
highly sought-after box lunch concerts on the lawn of the Blithewold Mansion
and Chateau-sur-Mur, to the evening performances at the magnificent Breakers
mansion, the Newport Music Festival is an experience for all the senses.
Renowned for its daily diet of Romantic era chamber performances, the last
decade has brought with it a broadening of the festival’s musical landscape.
From Bach to Bernstein to world premieres by established and emerging
composers, as well as rare discoveries of forgotten minor masterpieces, the
festival offers something for everyone, even those just looking for a magical
experience at the edge of the world. The complete festival schedule and ticket
reservations will be are available via <a href="http://www.newportmusic.org/">www.NewportMusic.org</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Although
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awake with excitement and immediately drawn into the beauty of the inn as we
step inside. Originally built in 1776, the former home of Captain Eben Snow, this
newly renovated bed and breakfast is just steps away from Provincetown’s main
road lined with shops, shows and of course, the beach.<br />
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Inside, soft,
romantic lighting guides our way through the foyer, past a fireplace and two
large mantelpieces where an abundance of wood is stacked, sure to be in use
during the long winter months when the inn remains open. We head up the
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Our room is a
perfect blend of old meets new, combining federal-style architecture - like the
convex mirror over the bed, reminiscent of those seen in homes during that
period - with modern amenities. White bedding and furniture mixed with splashes
of blues, grays and black give the perfect beachy-chic feel. Everything down to
the hand soap is luxurious. If there weren’t so much to see and do in town, you
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breakfast. The chalkboard menu changes daily to describe the array of goodies spread
out for guests. Before hitting the downtown, I stop to appreciate the outside
courtyard, where rocking chairs and a hammock await those looking to relax on a
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on the block, but in reality, it’s one of only three remaining brick homes from
the colonial era. Snow used his boat to build his abode, down to the wooden
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him is really that - him and his family - they’re all a little bit quirky
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Bowd and Kevin O’Shea’s Salt Hotels umbrella. Salt House Inn, their first
B&B, is situated just down the road, and The Chequit is located on New
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In 1776 Captain Eben Snow built the stately brick Federal style house that stands proudly today at 90 Bradford Street. Over the past two centuries the house has had various owners and uses, David Fairbanks resided here in the early 1800’s and started the foundations of what would later become Seaman’s Bank in the house. In 1976 the house was restored and opened as the David Fairbank’s House, a house museum that featured an extensive collection of early American Folk Art. In 1985 the museum was converted to a guesthouse and has been in operation as such since then.</div>
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2015 marks a new chapter for this historic building, one of only three brick homes left from the colonial era in town. Reopening as Eben House, and having undergone extensive restoration and modernization, the building (along with two others that have become part of the inn over the years) will set out to redefine bed and breakfast in Provincetown.</div>
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To pay homage to Captain Eben Snow and the beautiful home he bestowed upon us we have commissioned local artist Michael Gredler to interpret Captain Snow and his family in large-scale portraits painted in the style of 18th century primitive portraiture. Each guestroom at Eben House will feature an oversized portrait of one of the family members and our guests will delight in the modern twist each portrait has been given. </div>
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My previous post was for a watermelon gin fizz cocktail and I thought I would follow it with this recipe for sliced watermelon and lime Jello shots since we used the watermelon and lime leftovers. </div>
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I currently do not have photos of the watermelon sliced since that and the large batch of watermelon gin fizzes is going to a party that I won't be attending<gasp>, but hopefully the hostess will share photos of the watermelon with me once it's been sliced. </gasp><br />
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That said, I did make these mini lime slices with the left over Jello mixture, just for fun, since I had the limes.<br />
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Recipe to make the Jello that is firm enough to slice and hold:<br />
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This recipe was enough to fill one half of a smaller seedless watermelon that was hollowed out (leave a little of the watermelon flesh for the Jello to adhere to).<br />
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3 packets of red Jello (we, my daughter and I, used strawberry since watermelon comes out pink)<br />
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In a large sauce pan, boil the four cups of water then add the three boxes of Jello and one box of Knox gelatin and carefully whisk until all of the gelatin is dissolved. <br />
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Instead of adding the cold water to the end of the process, as noted on the box, substitute the water with the vodka. Of course if you do not want to use alcohol, go with the water.<br />
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Fill the hollowed out watermelon with the mixture and set in the refrigerator until completely firm. <br />
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Once firm, the watermelon can be sliced and served.<br />
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Cut limes in half lengthwise and juice them (our juice was used in the watermelon gin fizzes as was the inside of the hollowed out watermelon) and remove most of the pulp. We went down to the skin and found the Jello took on a little bit of the bitter taste, so I would recommend leaving some of the tart pulp.<br />
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My daughter is constantly juicing or making dried fruit, so when we were discussing a fun and super thirst quenching cocktail, we came up with our own version of a watermelon gin fizz since she just made a bet with a co-worker that she could dry watermelon (I will let you know how that turns out).</div>
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So I wanted to share the recipe with you before the holiday weekend in case you too had left over watermelon! Below is the recipe and the steps we took to create this ultra refreshing watermelon cocktail. </div>
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1 cup of pureed and strained fresh watermelon</div>
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2 shots of your favorite gin. I used Bombay Sapphire</div>
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A splash of lemon lime soda</div>
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I did not take a photo or video of the watermelon being pureed, but we used our bullet then strained the juice to remove any left over pulp. </div>
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You could also buy watermelon juice at some stores, but it not always 100% pure and natural. Some grocers juice on the spot and you might be able to ask for watermelon only.</div>
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Straining the watermelon puree </div>
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One shot of Watermelon Pucker</div>
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A delicious summer cocktail! </div>
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I know this is quite a bit out of sequence, but during these hot summer days of summer, isn't it a bit refreshing to see a bit of snow? :-) As I mentioned earlier, I am playing a bit of catch up on my posts that were unfortunately put on the back burner due to circumstances beyond my control. But I always say... "better late than never!" </div>
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On a chilly February evening, I jumped in my car and drove south towards Rhode Island so that New England Fine Living followers could enjoy a stay at the <a href="http://www.hotelviking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hotel Viking</a> for the weekend with me, while exploring Newport and some of the grand Newport mansions that were still open during the winter season. </div>
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As luck would have it, my friend and photographer for our magazine, <a href="http://emilyobrienphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily O'Brien</a> , was already in town visiting her family, so she got to take a few additional pictures of my visit.<br />
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My room was in the historic wing of the building and decorated with with the old Newport style in mind.<br />
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Sorry for the dark photos, but it was snapped with my phone at dusk (can you see the glow of the sunsetting outside my window?), but trust me, the bed was super cozy and comfortable!<br />
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One of the nights, I carried a martini up from the bar to enjoy while I wrote in my notebook. Do you know how hard it is to take two elevators, walk down several hallways, while in high heels? I was super impressed myself if I do say so myself. I did it all without spilling one drop! </div>
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Each morning as I sat in this chair to put on my shoes, I felt a bit like royalty.<br />
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I had to make sure I packed the essentials for my trip. A little MAC, Chanel, Smashbox, Sephora, and Maybelline. This shows my true passion of mixing high-low in my everyday life. That goes for decorating, fashion, dining, and vacationing.<br />
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Emily's room was in the newer wing that offered a blend of old and new interior design touches. It was here where I took advantage of some down time, while we chatted, to write thank you notes to some of the staff and local business owners I met. I love to bring cards with me where ever I go. These happen to be from <a href="http://www.crane.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crane & Co.</a><br />
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Each morning, I made a cup of coffee and planned my day which eventually started with another cup of coffee in the restaurant.<br />
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One of my passions is finding off the beaten path places to walk, so I mapped my way to the historic part of town, 3rd street area, that is full of old colonials vs the stone and marble mansions. <br />
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Then of course, I could not visit Newport without seeing the mansions! <a href="http://discovernewport.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover Newport</a> is a great place to learn more about what to see and do while visiting.<br />
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The interior of Hotel Viking was a beautiful blend of old and new with accents of wallpaper, molding, and brass and crystal lighting fixtures. </div>
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This dessert has a secret inside! Once hot chocolate is poured over the top, it melts open to reveal a delicious Tiramisu.<br />
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Heading out through the courtyard to tour a few of the Newport mansions that were still open during the winter months. </div>
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It never seems to fail. When I think I am going to have plenty of time to share tons and tons of photos with you, along with a lot of text, the sky opens up and I get inundated with work, but that's a good thing! So if I may, here is a small selection of photos that I would like to share with you. They are unedited (some of the edited versions can be seen on my instagram page - newenglandfineliving), but I thought you would still enjoy seeing some of the streets and homes I was able to enjoy during a quick walk between appointments. </div>
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When it comes to first impressions, in regards to your home, the front door can set the stage when greeting guests. It also gives company a little insight to the homeowners personality. With door after door, on Beacon Hill, I was able to see that there certainly are a lot of different personalities and design styles in the neighborhood. </div>
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I love that the lanterns on Beacon Hill are on and glowing even during the day. </div>
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The plethora of different style door knockers and fan lights over the doors is what I love to look at and take in. <br />
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Can you imagine walking up and down the streets of Beacon Hill day in and day out? <br />
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The blue on this door was just perfect! </div>
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Window boxes along with planters and urns are a large part of Beacon Hill's decorative charm.<br />
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The pop of yellow in these containers really stood out in the neighborhood and set a cheery welcoming tone. </div>
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Ahhh. Acorn street, the most photographed street in America (so I've been told).<br />
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Check out the small added detail of braided ribbon on these flower boxes.<br />
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This was one of a few high-gloss doors that really stood out and I loved it!<br />
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The iron work of gates, fences, and lamp posts is amazing. They are all so different and offer a lot of extra detail.<br />
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Well that's it for now. I have so many more, but I will save those for another day :-). <br />
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I'm just taking a quick moment to share a photo my husband snapped of me while I was taking photo myself. Our second home is a small lake cabin located in Rangeley, Maine, and at this time of year (June) the fields of lupine are abundant to say the least. Some of the largest fields you will find are on the approach to Mingo Springs Golf Course. On this day, the warmth of the sun, signing birds, and the soft sweet scent of lupine made this little experience quite magical. This is one of my many examples of a simple luxury. </div>
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I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with fashion designer, Lela Rose, during her book signing at the Boston Design Center. Below are just a few photos of the fun event and I have to add, I love her book!</div>
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When I'm looking to make something simple to bring to a party, or make at home for something delicious and healthy, I create a delicious diced salad with feta cheese or a Caprese salad with a balsamic glaze. </div>
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The items I diced up for this salad:<br />
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- Tomatoes<br />
- Yellow Peppers<br />
- Orange Peppers<br />
- Red Peppers<br />
- Green Peppers (very few for us, the flavor can overwhelm the salad and I used mainly for color)<br />
- Olives (I purchased a small can of pre-sliced)<br />
- Red Onion<br />
Crumbled Feta Cheese<br />
Add a little salt to taste<br />
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