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Monday, December 11, 2017

Paris Christmas Windows '17

Avenue Montaigne, Paris' high fashion neighborhood
It's that time of year again. A time when the stores of Paris show off their creative best with whimsical Christmas windows and streets lined with twinkling lights. This year's editions took us back to simpler times when Santa Claus and his elves were busy delivering gifts for good little girls and boys. And though dolls were not the focus this December, we still thought we'd share a bit of Christmastime in the City of Lights.

Galeries Lafayette
The center of the universe at this department store is, of course, a gigantic Christmas tree. This year chocked with colorful balloons and inflatable toys!!!
This year's theme is "Spectacular, Spectacular."


Printemps Department Store
This year's windows takes its visitors on an enchanting journey through the animated figures' magical voyages via air, road.









BHV-Marais
For this year's windows, the department store teamed up with the Danish consulate for a "Danish Christmas."




Georges Larnicol
And though it has little to do with Christmas specifically, we couldn't help but share these tasty window displays!
 Eiffel Tower entirely in chocolate!!!

 The Arc de Triomphe. Note the detail!

 And of course, the cathedral, Notre Dame, again, entirely made of chocolate. Spectacular!!! The amount of detail is incredible!!! Above is the front and below is the side view.

Note: We are late in posting and replying to your comments because I took some time off from my vinyl family to enjoy my (human) friends, food and the sights of Paris. There are 2 other exhibitions which include that of the late, iconic fashion photographer, Irving Penn. I'll post those photos soon along with my own tips for photographing dolls. Nonetheless, I'm back on doll detail and preparing the next few posts. The next will be posted in a few days!
Place Vendome with the Ritz hotel in the background

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20 comments:

  1. BlackKittyDecember 11, 2017 at 8:31 PM

    These people are very creative! Thanks for the eye candy :)

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:33 PM

      BlackKitty, you are more than welcome. When companies or stores in this case, have enough money to hire the best designers around, you end up with an amazing creative wonderland.

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  2. dlubaninylalkoweDecember 12, 2017 at 12:54 AM

    These shop displays are beautiful.
    Chocolate phenomenal buildings.

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:34 PM

      I completely agree with you Dlubaniny. To see all of this at this time of year is simply....amazing! So happy you enjoyed this.

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  3. KameliaDecember 12, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Great photos! :) Thank you for showing it. I love your dolls' outfits - their perfect! :)

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:35 PM

      Thank you Kamelia. Happy to know you enjoyed this post.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    So beautiful! The chocolate buildings are amazing! Lafayette looks like a fairy land :-).

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:36 PM

      Thank you M&F This is the most beautiful time of the year in Paris. The department stores with their creative displays are wonderful!!!

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  5. Karen MooreDecember 13, 2017 at 2:54 AM

    You deserve a break April, but it's nice to have you back. Paris looks like a wonderland, thank you for sharing.

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:38 PM

      Thank you, Karen. Well I'm always thinking about things around me and how they relate to the doll universe. But it was nice to take a break and join the living (LOL!!!) This was an exceptionally wonderful trip and I returned with batteries completely recharged!!!

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  6. olla123December 14, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    Wspaniałe wystawy! Piękne, kolorowe, fantastyczne!
    Czekoladowe budowle zapierają dech w piersiach!
    Bardzo dziękuję za umieszczenie tych zdjęć na Twoim blogu!
    Pozdrawiam serdecznie!

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:41 PM

      Olla wrote: Great exhibitions! Beautiful, colorful, fantastic!
      Chocolate buildings are breathtaking!
      Thank you very much for placing these photos on your blog!
      Best wishes!
      Thank you, Olla. This was such an amazing trip with so many things to see and experience. I am happy you enjoyed the photos in this post as much as I did putting it all together. And yes, those chocolate building were simply stunning!!!

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  7. Samarria MooreDecember 14, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    I just think you do incredible work on the Barbies whom I do love.i would also like to some work for bid dolls whom I love as well. I love all fashion dolls. I have a large variety and I need to make your site work for me for them all.

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:25 PM

      Well, first of all Samarria, welcome to my blog. We've been having a lot of fun for quite awhile. So if you take the time to look around, you'll find lots of fashion to make your heart content! Come back as often as you like!!!

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  8. Urszula Cz.NardelloDecember 16, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    I love it <3 Amazing world of miniatures <3

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:24 PM

      I totally agree with you. I think the world of miniatures brings out the children in all of us. Happy you enjoyed this post.

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  9. Aya w Świecie LalekDecember 17, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    Your doll from the first photo has amazing outfit - I love it :-) ^_^

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:23 PM

      Thank you, Aya. The first jacket is from a post I did a while ago on quilted jackets and coats.

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  10. PhyllisDecember 17, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    What beautiful Christmas diplays! It would be wonderful to have Christmas in Paris! I know my daughter would die to go! Those chocolate structures are seriously amazing! I have actually been to all of those site too! Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dome. Love the coats on your dolls!

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    1. april_n_parisDecember 18, 2017 at 10:22 PM

      Oh Phyllis, Christmas in Paris is magnificent! Each year it is a pleasure to be able to stroll through the streets just to look at the many different creative displays. The whole city is illuminated. It is really splendid. I'm so happy I can at least share this with everybody here. Though I have not done in a very long time, midnight Christmas mass at Notre Dame is another must--at least once in a lifetime!

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