"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair..." A daily dose of holiday windows from Paris department stores.
Rapunzel and forest creatures.
Twinkling Northern lights, with fur and chiffon.
Note the fox in the background of this wintery scene.
Are you ready for a journey to the North Pole? Or perhaps you'd prefer Norway or Sweden?
haha - that cell phone camera reminds me that we often snuck things into our "creations" - that were to be done TO THE LETTER as they had been designed either by corporate or a guest designer - or, rarely, by our team - and we couldn't help having a tiny bit of fun (such as sunglasses on faux marble busts, tiaras on dogs, neckties trailing from back pockets....) This makes me think also of the time I forgot my shoes (that I always ended up taking off as I crawled around) in the FRONT of a scene....that translates to *up against the window glass* - !!
Posted by: Karen | 06 December 2007 at 02:44
That first window..that girl got a bad weave ;) Thanks for the great photos Tara!
Posted by: My Melange | 05 December 2007 at 01:43
I'm in LOVE with these windows. CREATIVE! Thank YOU again for letting us spy through your lens. Bravo!
xox
C
Posted by: rochambeau | 01 December 2007 at 17:16
Wonderful wondows , I love to be in Paris for christmas season , this year I will not be able to make it . I like your next post about the 2nd war . I didn't know about it
Posted by: Mélanie | 30 November 2007 at 13:12
Oh, I am dying for that chandelier!!!
Love the windows. Makes me want to go shopping!
Seemingly, I am able to post on Typepad from my office. Yay!!
Posted by: ali la loca | 30 November 2007 at 08:08
Not to be a wet blanket, but I'm still crying from the war orphans post. I can't bear that sort of thing.
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 30 November 2007 at 07:06
Totally scream worthy incredible!! MY Goodnesss!! Hahahaa!!! LOVE IT!!! How over the top!! And I thought Gold was out!! I want those gold slouchy boots!!!
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 30 November 2007 at 05:27
These window shots are so stunning with your
pefect reflections of the buildings ~ it is like
a feast of a cinematic wonder!
:)
Posted by: maddie | 29 November 2007 at 18:51
I absolutely j'adore these windows. Thank you so much for posting them; it is my little morning trip to Paris, with a cup of tea by my side. Love it!
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | 29 November 2007 at 18:49
This is my favorite time of year to hit your blog - the photos are just divine. I wish Faith and I could come visit either during Christmas or Fashion week.. and we could all have fun together.
Posted by: holli | 29 November 2007 at 18:35
Wow I want this outfit! What inspiration! Looks almost like my Marie A. shoe..Ullabenla was so nice to blog.I am saving this blog too...
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | 29 November 2007 at 17:15
What gorgeous windows from imaginative designers. My hair looks like that in the a.m., but a brown/greying version.
Posted by: martina | 29 November 2007 at 16:47
So pretty!
Posted by: bella | 29 November 2007 at 15:09
What BEEUTIFULL photos ! It makes me feel Christmasy!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 29 November 2007 at 14:19
Thank you Tara! I always want to go to Paris at this time of the year to see all those beautiful things and lights! Can't this year....so visiting your blog is another way to do it! Thanks! :)
Continue please...
Posted by: Catalina | 29 November 2007 at 13:01
Fantastic! I've never managed to be in Paris for the holiday season so it's great to be able to get a preview of the store windows here. So dreamy and magical.
Posted by: fleur | 29 November 2007 at 05:27
Holy. . . wow. Beautiful! I just sent Jim the link for possible illustration reference. These are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Laini Taylor | 29 November 2007 at 03:12
Is that first one a sweater, or a dress, or both? I love it.
xo
Gillian
Keep these coming, they are wonderful-you are spoiling us!
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 29 November 2007 at 02:49
Wow, wow, wow!! What a FUN job that would be, to make those windows. It's art, really and truely. And I love seeing the reflection of Paris in the glass.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 29 November 2007 at 01:38
(((Tara))) thank you so much for the beautiful birthday wishes you left on my blog!! xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: cherie | 28 November 2007 at 22:39
the art of window decor!!
the decorator must have the wildest dreams...
Posted by: marita | 28 November 2007 at 22:32
Looks like it's all about hair in Paris ... and fur and feathers and animals!! What are they trying to say???
Posted by: jzr | 28 November 2007 at 22:25
Extravagance, that we lack in Sweden, happy you bring it. Nice of you to link, thanks for Norway!
Posted by: Bibbi Forsman | 28 November 2007 at 22:06
Oh... how lovely! To be in Paris at Christmas. The stuffed critters make me a tad nervous ... animal lover that I am... but everything else is fabulous! Thanks so much for bringing a bit of Paris home for the holidays!
Posted by: Lora | 28 November 2007 at 21:46
I can't believe I'm missing those Xmas windows this year. Though your photos make up for it. WONDERFUL
Posted by: Di Overton | 28 November 2007 at 21:36
That's wild! Very cool.
Posted by: January | 28 November 2007 at 21:33
These store windows are incredible. I think that fox in the background was "leering"!! Why would they have included a phone in the lovely table setting? Very urban but totally took away from the window setting. Loving those gold lame boots!!
Posted by: cherie | 28 November 2007 at 21:01
That fabulously imaginative architectural knitwear looks as if it might be by Sandra Buckland -- wonderful, wonderful, windows! Thanks Tara.
Posted by: materfamilias | 28 November 2007 at 19:33