Thursday, December 15, 2011

Galeries Lafayette - Noel 2011


Under the exquisite dome of Galeries Lafayette,
the large tree towers many levels above the rez de chaussée.
I was a bit disappointed to see the "Rock'n Mode" theme
and would have preferred something a bit more elegant
such as the hot pink packages and bows or the giant red balls of previous years.

I am a romantic at heart,
and rock'n the tree was not what I was wishing for.


Galeries Lafayette
Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
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18 comments:

  1. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsDecember 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh dear, yes I much preferred last year's tree as well. Oh well, maybe next year.

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  2. Vær våkenDecember 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I agree with you so much, Genie! But I would really like to be there and see that tree though! Have a beautiful day! I'm glad to be back after my little blog break.

    Kristin xx's

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  3. KateDecember 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Yet the tree is still interesting and will appeal to many viewer, I'd bet!

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  4. SRQDecember 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Agreed - odd theme. Nice to see a Christmas tree up, though.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh I hear you Genie, the colour and the words are all wrong, BUT...at least it's not hideously purple haha!

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  6. HalcyonDecember 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I'm with you, I don't think the "Rock n' Mode" fits well with what I think of as a French Christmas. But I guess they want to push the envelope.

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  7. PriscillaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Yet another non-Christmas decoration. What is wrong with Paris this year?

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  8. MalyssDecember 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Like you, I did not like the Galeries decorations this year; Too "rock",not Xmassy enough!

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  9. Cezar and LéiaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I miss Paris so much! Thanks for this wonderful picture, I would love visiting this Gallery!The decoration is awesome!
    Léia

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  10. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I feel the same way. It doesn't really meet my criteria for a traditional Christmas tree. Rock'n Mode just doesn't feel right. Sigh...

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  11. miltonDecember 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    lindas cores, lindas palavras
    abraço
    Milton

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  12. StarmanDecember 15, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Sometimes, even in Paris, you have to wonder at the taste level of the designers.

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  13. TheChieftessDecember 15, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Oh you're all fuddy duddy's!!! I know, because I'm one too!!!

    Fun Rockin' tree...but not my cup of tea!!!

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  14. VirginiaDecember 15, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I have this to say..........NON, NON, et NON!!! GL, you disappoint this year.
    V

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  15. JackDecember 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I know what you're saying. It is kind of interesting on its own terms, but I don't go "Ooooohhhhh" or "Aaaaaahhhhh."

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  16. VreniDecember 16, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I completely agree with you. I also prefer a more romantic, kitschy Christmas tree.

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  17. VPDecember 16, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    It has been a long time since I was in Paris in December... I miss it!

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  18. PetDecember 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Rock or not rock, Joyeux Noël to you too.

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Merci for your comments!