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
Beautiful! This is a great Christmas tour of Paris…a real pleasure!
gorgeous, gorgeous photos…only in Paris would you find chandeliers hanging in the streets! Love it.
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
Gosh Sis, these are really beautiful pictures. Some of your best!
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
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!
Love those street Chandeliers! WOW. I love seeing all these wonderful things at Christmas! Thanks Linda!!
Lovely photos of this magical city. Merry Christmas!