Kiehl's Holiday Windows NYC

I was pleasantly surprised to see wonderful oversized watercolors at Kiehl's. What a nice display to showcase their products during the holiday season. I wonder if other U.S. cities have the New York original store in their banners (like these below) or a more local feel?

Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2007 Film

Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2007

Interviews and footage on the making of the Bergdorf Goodman Holiday windows. The windows were inspired by Tony Duquette. Bergdorf's have outdone themselves this year! All year round the windows continue to amaze me, but this season the visual crew is at its best. I haven't walked past the windows yet (I know, I am embarrassed to admit that)--as seeing all of them is an event in itself, but I am hoping to stroll by with my camera before the holidays.

Rugby Holiday Windows NYC

Last weekend I passed by the Ralph Lauren Rugby Store windows. I really liked the creative use of the ever so fabulous Lite Brite toy from my youth. Did you know they now come in flat screen versions? Feel free to pick up the same cube model Rugby used here & create your own visual display.
You almost have to look twice to notice the train set as the background for this display. The texture compliments the wintery Rugby clothing.

Vanessa's Illustrated Music Site

Vanessa Carlton's new cd booklet & website are fully illustrated. I love this hand drawn touch that she frequently uses on her releases. I've read that she does some of the hand drawn lettering herself and has an illustrator complete the overall look. Her new website has pictures that you roll-over to get to music, tour dates, and pictures. This works fine for artist types like me, but my sister is at a loss at how to navigate the site. It was interesting to hear her comments on the recent change.

Snow Globe Art

Walking in a Winter Wonderland! Walter Martin & Paloma Muñoz design art pieces in snowglobes. Each of the snow globes tells us a snowy tale that is later on photographed. Click here to learn more about their fairytale scenes. I am excited to see the exhibit will be in New York City in January. I am a huge fan of a snowdomes with a collection exceeding 500+ and I am looking forward to seeing how these artists portray miniature designed worlds in the confines of a dome.

Craft: Blog Mention

Thanks to the folks at Craft Magazine's blog for mentioning my Hanukkah Cards!

Miga • Quatchi • Sumi

I love the Olympics----and the Winter Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascots were just announced. Designed by the Vancouver-based company Meomi Design, Miga, Quatchi and Sumi were inspired by local Aboriginal mythological creatures and also strongly influenced by popular culture, modern animation styles, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, the culture and wildlife of British Columbia and Canada, and the artists' own imagination. You can interact and meet the new characters here. I did a little research on the history of Olympic mascots. Interested? Click here.