A crystal beaded headpiece, glittering evening wear and fur for a holiday gala at Galeries Lafayette, Paris.
Check in daily for more photos of Paris shop windows, dressed in seasonal finery. And I'm hosting a little holiday giveaway. On Friday, Dec. 7, I will draw a name from those readers leaving comments for this post. The winner will receive a copy of Rumi: The Book of Love, as well as a holiday souvenir from Paris.
Wow..stunning. This is my first time visiting your web log, and I love it.
Posted by: Jillian | 15 December 2007 at 04:52
ah....memories of one of my nine lives of careers (and my favorite) - visual merchandising - and the fun of holiday windows! I like to think I got the job because of my vast creative powers....but I think it was more my tiny size - you need to be small to maneuver around those windows of props! And working front-to-back, without the ability to stand back and check it all out - except to run outside - makes for some fun "mistakes"!
this one is stunning....and I love the layers of sparkle. there's nothing like holiday windows to make us all feel like celebrating. I may design & decorate for a living, but at this time of the year, everyone seems to get into it & make everything more beautiful.
Happy holidays, Tara :)
Posted by: Karen | 06 December 2007 at 02:27
Oh la la!!! Love the headdress and the chandelier. I am telling myself that is *fake* fur!! The holidays windows are even more spectacular than during the rest of the year...if that is possible :)
Posted by: My Melange | 05 December 2007 at 01:41
Gorgeous~ Simply beautiful photos! Oh to be in Paris! Thats for the trip! Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly Ryan | 05 December 2007 at 00:12
Tara, Thank you so much for including these pictures of window displays. I have only visited Paris once but I was enthralled with the window displays as I am from a small town and rarely get to see such extravagant work. Thank you again so much for your blog as it gives me a little drink of Paris every day to quench my thirst! Sheilah
Posted by: Sheilah Broughton | 03 December 2007 at 21:10
Thank you for these glimpses of Paris at Christmas. It's a real treat.
Posted by: Betty C. | 02 December 2007 at 10:22
These photos are dripping with lavish beauty. Mmmmmm.... xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 02 December 2007 at 07:44
Crossing my fingers it will be me. . .
sarah
Posted by: sarahfishburn | 02 December 2007 at 01:51
A feast for the eyes. Paris during the holidays - what bliss!
Posted by: Laura | 02 December 2007 at 01:39
Oh my, Tara! Now you have surpassed your most spectacularly sparkly pix! I am transported to Paris for a few moments. And it is a thrill today! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! for this lovely posting.... Joan
Posted by: Joan | 01 December 2007 at 19:23
How gorgeous! I'd love to see more! :)
Posted by: Cathy | 01 December 2007 at 19:17
I want that headdress! ;-)
Love how sparkley the window looks!
Like the subtle tones of pink and red.
xox
c
Posted by: rochambeau | 01 December 2007 at 17:11
The French are so extravagant with their displays. It's totally beautiful. Makes glitter in my eyes! Again, thanks for sharing. And omg I would LOVE Rumi! ;) xoxoxo
Posted by: artzyjudie | 01 December 2007 at 13:25
I can't comment on the post below this one, because the comment function is closed, so forgive me for doing so here. What a very moving event---I would have felt teary, too. I hope this protest worked and that the people who merit help and compensation and remembrance get all of that in abundance. Thank you, sweet Tara, for sharing this story.
Posted by: Laura | 01 December 2007 at 12:52
Lovely, lovely. Oh to do Christmas shopping (or any shopping for that matter) in Paris! What wonderful photos!
Posted by: parisiennefarmgirl | 01 December 2007 at 04:36
That is quite a tiara that mannequin is wearing - good thing they are immune to headaches...
Please throw my name in your hat - thank you for the opportunity and the eye candy, Tara~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 01 December 2007 at 01:38
I adore these windows you show...it's like stepping out with you each day. All we need is the little cafe and a couple of hot drinks to "discuss".
xo
Gillian!
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 01 December 2007 at 00:06
glitter and glamour. smashing decor yet too expensive and decadent... just to look at and start thinking...less is more!
Posted by: marita | 30 November 2007 at 23:43
These windows are all works of art! But what else would one expect in Paris, non?
A holiday feast for the eyes :)
Posted by: Becca | 30 November 2007 at 23:33
Really elegant and magical-looking. It's almost like fairies do this work, how often does anyone catch designers in the windows at work? :-)
Kind of a dream job, I think!
Posted by: fleur | 30 November 2007 at 22:39
I am in love once again my oh my I cannot imagine what this must look like in person WOW. It has been way to long since my last visit I finished all of my projects last night my treat a visit to you!
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 30 November 2007 at 21:26
Makes me think of the Chicago Musical...'Razzle dazzle 'em'..fab photos :)
Today is my first blogging birthday. Would you like to come over and see the sweet little creature who came to visit me?
Posted by: Wildlife Gardener | 30 November 2007 at 17:05
Art/Paris/Holidays...there is nothing like this anywhere else I've seen. Store windows here in Toronto are "boring" in comparison. It is de rigeur in Paris..here it would be seen as overdone or excessive. I say Vive la difference!!! And I'm grateful as always that you are opening the doors and windows to the world for all of us!
Posted by: Cherie | 30 November 2007 at 16:57
beautiful!!
Posted by: Cindy | 30 November 2007 at 15:54
Loving all the pictures Tara. Thanks for the keen eye. Thanks also for the report about the march. Hope you have a great weekend.
Posted by: Brian | 30 November 2007 at 15:52
Ok Tara, this I can see myself wearing. It's gorgeous. :)
Rose
xo
Posted by: Rose Dewy Knickers | 30 November 2007 at 15:50
How elegant and beautiful
Love Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 30 November 2007 at 11:54
OH me Oh my!!! I thought we learned that wearing chandeliers on our heads could lead to certain death (did we learn that from Celine Dion at her wedding or something? I can't recall) Needless to say.... It is incredible! Art in windows!!!! AMazing!! Love it!! Oh I am so glad you are there to share with us!!!!! xoxoxooxoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 30 November 2007 at 05:30
I am always surprised to see such works of art. I was at a trade school and learnd to decorate a shop window. In Paris you have to go to art school however I think.
Posted by: marja | 30 November 2007 at 03:31