Thu 14 Dec 2006
This was from the windows of Printemps. The sidewalks were totally packed and I couldn’t even get near the windows for children to take a photo. I was given dirty looks by parents trying to get their children up on the little platforms for close looks at some Christmas magic. I saw parts of dancing dishes and something looking like pigs in space but couldn’t get a decent photo. This window wasn’t being viewed by families. I loved the table-so elegant- and wished I could have something like it but I never entertain on such a lavish level.
Sometimes simplicity is all that is needed
I love red and silver together. That’s a reflection of me in the ball taking a photo of the Christmas decoration in the Intercontinental Hotel.
All around the Place Vendome area you can find these chandelier like decorations
Here are a few hanging over the street leading into Place Vendome
December 15th, 2006 at 12:34 am
Beautiful! This is a great Christmas tour of Paris…a real pleasure!
December 15th, 2006 at 3:56 am
gorgeous, gorgeous photos…only in Paris would you find chandeliers hanging in the streets! Love it.
December 15th, 2006 at 6:23 am
Thanks for the Christmas tour, Linda! (If you get a chance, visit my old stomping grounds in the 7th- rue Cler and St.Dominique used to string lit Eiffel Towers in the streets.)
ps. thanks for the email - I do know where the store is located
December 15th, 2006 at 8:23 am
Gosh Sis, these are really beautiful pictures. Some of your best!
December 15th, 2006 at 11:57 am
Linda: I try and keep up with your wonderful blog every couple of weeks. I join in your love of Paris and Provence, so I am able to get a “fix” every couple of weeks or so.
I would SO love to be in Paris at Christmas time! I can only imagine the beauty and creativity in the store windows — take more pictures, please!!
I was in Paris this past summer during the 100 degree heat wave with a group of 6 other gals. We had a ball despite the heat! However, it did slow us down a bit!
Joyeux Noel!
Joy
December 17th, 2006 at 3:49 am
I think the chandeliers make very elegant Christmas decorations for hovering about the Parisian streets.
In NYC, we have these very frilly shredded foil ornaments that are absolutely hideous. I was surprised to see that gorgeous chandelier…c’est beau!
December 22nd, 2006 at 10:50 pm
Love those street Chandeliers! WOW. I love seeing all these wonderful things at Christmas! Thanks Linda!!
December 23rd, 2006 at 11:11 am
Lovely photos of this magical city. Merry Christmas!