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Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’ve got the display with the highest electricity bill: Shine Bright at Hudson Yards. This high-end mall gets transformed every year with over two million lights (115 miles worth), 725 evergreen trees, and a 32-foot hot air balloon that changes color. They keep the decorations the same each year, but…
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Hi friends, welcome back! Can you believe Christmas is in less than two weeks? I’ve got the final set of windows to show you today and I think you’re going to like them. Compared to the department stores on Fifth Avenue, Macys always tries to capture the wonder and nostalgic feeling of Christmas. This year…
Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’ve got a festive Fifth Avenue walking tour for you with slight detours down 57th and 51st Street. Fifth Avenue always has the best decorations and is anchored by Bergdorfs on 58thStreet and Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller on 49th Street. I did something new this year and got to…
Hi friends, welcome back! After a hiatus last year due to budget cuts, the Saks Fifth Avenue Light show is back! Per their press release, the theme this year is “Holiday Your Way” “championing discovery and celebrating the art of signature style. Centered around the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship, the campaign brings…
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Hi friends, welcome back! Last weekend we took our annual excursion to the New York Botanical Garden to see the holiday train show. Jon and I went last year, and it was our last activity before Violet was born. We were in the giftshop and Jon noticed that someone had spelled out “Violet” with the…
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Hi friends, welcome back! Today I’m sharing Bergdorf’s holiday windows, and I always think they have the most unique and artistic displays of all the department stores. This years theme is “The Bergdorf Soiree” depicting “an ode to the city's one-of-a-kind glamour during the festive season. Designed with clients in mind, the campaign embraces the…
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Hi friends, welcome back! I’m starting my NYC holiday tour at the first spot I visited this season, Bloomingdales! They are collaborating with Burberry this year for a “Happy Together” campaign showcasing “a heartfelt celebration of connection, tradition, and the wonder of shared moments.”. The windows are also consistent with Burberrys “Twas the Knight Before”…
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Hi friends, welcome back and come on in! I’ve got a holly jolly home tour for you today. Babyproofing my decorations has been in the back of my mind for months and I think I succeeded. I did most of the decorations while Violet was napping and she came out and started clapping so I…
Hi friends, welcome back! I am officially kicking off the holiday season on my blog with my annual Christmas Bucket List. I’m starting early because there’s a lot to cover. Last year I didn’t make it to any decorations except those within walking distance of my apartment, so I’m excited to make my regular rounds…
Hi friends, welcome back! This past weekend we finally made it back to Central Park for the first time since our maternity pictures a year ago. It was a warm, sunny day and we made it just in time to see all the beautiful fall colors. We weren’t sure how much of the park we’d…
