On Friday I went early to the stamp store and was rewarded with uncrowded views of the Christmas windows ๐ Simply go before 11 folks ๐
Of silvery & gold glitz
Created by snazzy Swiss designer, Kevin Germanier
Who designed the costumes for the Olympics Closing ceremony.
Designer Germanier is deep into upcycling and ๐SHIMMER ๐
This is a mini window version. Too synthetic…too plastic?
What do you think?
Meanwhile neighbor Printemps went trรจs traditional for Christmas
With scenes of holiday train travel
๐ HAPPY SUNDAY DEAR PBers ๐
Repetto’s ๐ฉฐ Christmas window yesterday from bus 70
Hi Carol! Oh those gorgeous Paris department store windows!!!! For me, the ‘traditional’ Printemps windows would hold my interest longer…….to look at all the small details. Thanks so much for being our ‘eyes’ in Paris! Merry Christmas and lots of love from your big fan, Suzy Mazur in Grosse Pointe, Michigan ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteI think I’m in agreement with you Suzy, though I did feel more sympathetic towards designer Kevin Germanier’s glitz after looking him up. Still there is NO STORY in his windows…mainly eye candy sans the seasonal enchantment ๐ค though one does not like to be too judgy.
DeleteWe live so close!!! I am in Windsor, Ontario, Canada! ๐จ๐ฆ❤️๐บ๐ธ
DeleteThank you for going out to capture Paris this time of year. It is a dream of mine to spend the holiday season there one day. I love the holiday travel displays - especially with the pets! Very cute! Happy holidays to you. I wonder if the Paris streets are quiet around the holidays?
ReplyDeleteParis streets are jammed Stacia with shoppers, even in the rain like today. That’s why I went early. Parisians are NOT early birds ๐ฆ in my opinion, though they do start shopping ๐️ beginning of November.
DeleteI’m definitely drawn to the whimsical Printemps windows! I look forward to your posts and love the insights to everyday Paris that you share. Have a
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas and wonderful 2025 Carolp
Thanks Carolp. Whimsey & fun wins ๐ the day during the holidays ๐
DeleteLove the travel windows! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletePrintemps is the winner ๐ฅ looks like already.
DeleteI personally prefer the travel window since I am a traveller during this season together with my sweetheart pet. But the glitter of Germanier's creative ideas are also tempting. Merry Christmas, Carol and all the best for 2025. Isabelle
ReplyDeleteThank you Isabelle ๐ฅฐ
DeleteCarol, I always want the story. Always. Plus these characters were delightful.
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas. Love you and your posts. Judy
Thanks so much Judy ❤️
DeleteThere is simply no city in the world like Paris. The heart and soul this city pours into its Christmas decorations is mind-bogglingly wonderful - whether you always like the designs or not -it is always a breath-taking spectacle.
ReplyDeleteVery true. Tremendous effort put into the spectacular. The Olympic was after right for Paris ๐
DeleteBeing an old soul, of course Printemps is my preference but everything about Paris is beautiful!!! My favourite are the Bears in bed!!! I just don’t understand how one could actually eat them! Thank you Carol it’s been an amazing BEARekfast this morning!! ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฆ
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DeleteDef Printemps-so cute and fun. I'm a fan of glitz but I don't like that tree at all-doesn't say Christmas tome. I would love a bear buche de noel & think the foxes are adorable.
ReplyDeleteTravel windows!
ReplyDeleteThe glitz seems happy and modern to me (and so festive) while the travel is adorable and nostalgic - I love both!
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for Printemps…adorable! I’m not a fan of GLหs giant tree this year, looks too 2 dimensional?? I’d sell one of my children for that Bear in Bed buche (only kidding, Santa!).
ReplyDeleteThere is nowhere more magical to spend the holidays than Paris! Thanks for taking us along with you. Joyeux fรชtes, Carol❣️
Really!? I wonder what’s inside the bear ๐ป in bed? ๐ค
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They're both fabulous but my faves are the travel windows. All of them. Have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. Love them both but of course GLs is pretty to look at, but doesn't hold my attention. Printemps is magical.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, and thank you for posting all year. Beautiful content. You are.the Best.
ReplyDeleteLove the travel windows! Thanks for giving us a glimpse. Happy Holidays ๐
ReplyDeleteI love Parisbreakfast.
ReplyDeleteCarol est formidable.
Merci beaucoup! J.
The windows are great but I love the chocolate foxes in. Clever. The bears in bed were really original. Love it Lynne
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Carol!
ReplyDeleteSame to you Monique ๐ป๐๐
DeleteAnother lovely post - I do love the bear buche de Noel!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Carol! Both these windows look interesting, it’s good to see them doing different things. I like the giant teddy bear too! I like your tip that 11am is early.
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