tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post3075762367039068562..comments2023-10-30T12:34:33.488-03:00Comments on Paris and Beyond: Galeries LafayetteGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-72100288673933733632010-11-19T08:51:07.294-04:002010-11-19T08:51:07.294-04:00What a fantastic shot! Love it.What a fantastic shot! Love it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-15752240377441368192010-11-18T09:40:47.407-04:002010-11-18T09:40:47.407-04:00Brittany -- We could have been snapping our photos...Brittany -- We could have been snapping our photos right next to each other! Quelle chance!Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-32972508580357441802010-11-18T00:04:57.495-04:002010-11-18T00:04:57.495-04:00This image gives me such joy because I was there t...This image gives me such joy because I was there this time last year (2009) and took a similar image of those bright and festive christmas boxes.cocoa and coconut https://www.blogger.com/profile/03227052299306872437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-3554975166990400822010-11-17T19:57:22.825-04:002010-11-17T19:57:22.825-04:00'Tsuki -- When I first went to Paris, La Samar...'Tsuki -- When I first went to Paris, La Samaritaine was still in operation and it was so sad that it closed. <br /><br />The whole commercialization of Christmas is way over the top in the US, and yet I enjoy seeing all the automated windows in Paris (and NYC). I would love to see the simple decorations and celebrations in a "small village" such as yours. Merci for your comments.Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-72987017331675970232010-11-17T17:57:16.282-04:002010-11-17T17:57:16.282-04:00I'm quite glad to be able to avoid all this pr...I'm quite glad to be able to avoid all this pressure during this specific holliday, since I live in a small village... Of course, chrismas ornaments are lovely, but sometimes, when I was living in Paris, I thought it was quite too much in fact...<br /><br />But I remember going to see the displays of the La Samaritaine every year, cause they were so fabumous with all those automates...'Tsukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016317009470955301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-10876846008734978262010-11-17T00:17:47.523-04:002010-11-17T00:17:47.523-04:00Starman -- I know that the windows change each yea...Starman -- I know that the windows change each year but I can believe that they run the interior displays more than once. I will be there shortly to check it out!<br /><br />James -- Well, very interesting... When you get a bunch of us checking out displays, we can know just how often the stores make a redesign. Thanks for letting me know about the lingerie display. It is probably so expensive that no one has bought it yet! Did you go to Bon Marché? Their windows are really "out there" -- I can't wait!Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-8477061169793232392010-11-16T23:06:51.350-04:002010-11-16T23:06:51.350-04:00Wow Deja vu. I took this same shot just last week....Wow Deja vu. I took this same shot just last week. :) I also saw a window display that looked very familiar near Place Vendome so I snapped a few shots. It was the same lingerie display that you posted in September. They just took away the pearls and put on another necklace. :) Paris was great but it sure rained a lot.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-91836463904138697762010-11-16T15:56:08.006-04:002010-11-16T15:56:08.006-04:00It's the same. I don't think they've ...It's the same. I don't think they've changed it in several years.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-74645364388278784442010-11-16T14:08:07.374-04:002010-11-16T14:08:07.374-04:00Sara Louise -- Come and join us! Holly and I will...Sara Louise -- Come and join us! Holly and I will be there in little more than 2 weeks. We will not have a wallet full of Euros to spend but the photos and the view are free!! BisesGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-51913414699645881842010-11-16T12:20:36.775-04:002010-11-16T12:20:36.775-04:00Be still my beating heart! I would love so much to...Be still my beating heart! I would love so much to be strolling through the aisles, up and down the floors, with nothing but time and a very full wallet!Sara Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058056977783867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-32803641759928946912010-11-16T07:16:39.348-04:002010-11-16T07:16:39.348-04:00Liz -- It does give a bit of the Alice and Wonderl...Liz -- It does give a bit of the Alice and Wonderland "falling through the rabbit hole" feeling!<br /><br />Alexa -- Merci, mon amie!Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-62430940769118122682010-11-16T00:45:48.177-04:002010-11-16T00:45:48.177-04:00This place has always been fabulous at Christmasti...This place has always been fabulous at Christmastime. I think you found the perfect dead-on perspective for this shot!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-14841221322348172222010-11-16T00:20:13.693-04:002010-11-16T00:20:13.693-04:00Beautiful! I am almost dizzy looking "up&quo...Beautiful! I am almost dizzy looking "up" at the picture. Good thing I'm sitting down! LOL<br /><br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-16482993932328326132010-11-15T20:13:31.038-04:002010-11-15T20:13:31.038-04:00Suzi -- I saw it in June with just the dome and th...Suzi -- I saw it in June with just the dome and thought that although it was beautiful, it did look a bit bare. This will be our first stop in December, arriving early to beat the crowds.<br /><br />o2 -- Ditto, commencez Noël! Merci!Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-24729163913222828332010-11-15T20:00:41.801-04:002010-11-15T20:00:41.801-04:00Bibi -- I love all the grands magasins, not for th...Bibi -- I love all the grands magasins, not for the actual shopping but for the decorations and the excitement!<br /><br />JB -- Merci, nice to see you dropping in here.<br /><br />Bergson -- Vraiment? Il semble donc...<br /><br />Bear -- There is no question about the commercialism but in terms of enjoying the spectacle in Paris as a voyeur, I do. To see the children watching the animated windows in awe is a joy. <br /><br />Shell -- It is a dizzying viewpoint, n'est-ce pas? I will be there in a little over 2 weeks!<br /><br />Andy -- For the most part Paris is quite stunning, but there are some less scenic areas as well as some "art-gone-bad."<br /><br />Sab -- I'll let you know shortly!<br /><br />Holly -- I can't wait either!!<br /><br />Marie -- I just could not stand to miss the Christmas displays so Holly and I will take it all in...<br /><br />Léia -- Yes, I would agree on the chic-ness of GalLaf. Merci and hugs to you.<br /><br />Sylvia -- This is my first look at Christmas also and I wanted to make sure that the stores were decorated before I ventured into posting. Merci!<br /><br />Virginia -- 2008 was the one year that I missed but the decor each year is amazing.<br /><br />Chieftess -- When you walk into the atrium (of perfume stands) it will take your breath away!<br /><br />Loree -- I did not shop very much but there is plenty of enthusiasm and excitement in the stores and in the streets<br /><br />Rebecca -- It did have the effect of floating gifts suspended in a magic medium.<br /><br />Paul -- Say it's not so... hummm?<br /><br />Starman -- So do tell, what is the decor in this dome of GalLaf this year?<br /><br />Birdman -- You are just too funny, but I just about was. I think that I was leaning against a counter with my head straight up. I have resorted to the "on the back" method (in churches.... shhhhh!)Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-40520175805850403192010-11-15T19:34:28.706-04:002010-11-15T19:34:28.706-04:00Let the Magie de Noël begin !
It's awesome ! ...Let the Magie de Noël begin ! <br />It's awesome ! Great shot.o2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16378690269285294060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-70142634171233209272010-11-15T19:19:45.786-04:002010-11-15T19:19:45.786-04:00This beautiful dome is a lovely palette for anythi...This beautiful dome is a lovely palette for anything. <br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-11218788122987701372010-11-15T17:27:34.686-04:002010-11-15T17:27:34.686-04:00Were you on your back? haWere you on your back? haBirdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-5104316979823007052010-11-15T16:32:31.244-04:002010-11-15T16:32:31.244-04:00They had already put up the Christmas decorations ...They had already put up the Christmas decorations when we were there last month.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-30624168779412486612010-11-15T15:30:28.912-04:002010-11-15T15:30:28.912-04:00How fun is this! Now, if only the help there could...How fun is this! Now, if only the help there could be as festive and joyous...Paris Paulhttp://www.paulprescott.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-51098108764332859972010-11-15T15:21:41.135-04:002010-11-15T15:21:41.135-04:00A kid's dream! Gifts falling from above. And...A kid's dream! Gifts falling from above. And a beautiful 'above' it is!Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-63118843656317385132010-11-15T14:45:16.480-04:002010-11-15T14:45:16.480-04:00It looks like a wonderful place to shop and the de...It looks like a wonderful place to shop and the decor is sublime.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-64177335231963399552010-11-15T14:17:36.313-04:002010-11-15T14:17:36.313-04:00As if that dome isn't gorgeous enough with out...As if that dome isn't gorgeous enough with out all the holiday decor!!! Fun shot Genie!!! Looks like it's raining Christmas presents!!!TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-28133936901329052122010-11-15T12:32:47.337-04:002010-11-15T12:32:47.337-04:00WEll this is stunning but I think the red/gold sat...WEll this is stunning but I think the red/gold satin like balls in 2008 might be the big winner. Can't wait to see what they show this year. I love GL, so over the top!<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-25436314746666341052010-11-15T11:59:23.870-04:002010-11-15T11:59:23.870-04:00What a fantastic place and your photo is breathtak...What a fantastic place and your photo is breathtaking! Really superb, Genie. My first look at Christmas!! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.com