City Lights and Brights

Happy Monday! Now that the holidays are here, it's time to take a trip around New York City to enjoy the decorations. 

First stop, the New York Public Library:

I really like how these garlands hug the light fixtures. 

A very tall tree is the centerpiece of Astor Hall.

Up close, there are birds and berries...

Snow and pine cones.

More pine cones at the bottom of the tree.

The busts around the building sport a holiday look.

More twinkly garlands.

Behind the tree, a display case.

It shows off the library's collection of vintage Christmas cards. Charming and innocent.

Did you like our trip today? More tomorrow! Have a great day.

The Nutcracker Party

Did you enjoy this week's trip to the Holiday Lane at Macy's? Seeing these decorations has certainly filled me with holiday cheer.

Apart from the trees and trims, here's one of the things that stood out, I'm wondering if it's a new trend:

The Scarecrow and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

Nutcrackers but in different disguises!

This is the more traditional looking nutcracker. Beside him is Clara with her toy from the ballet, "The Nutcracker".

Here are the newer designs:

Ballerinas

Rock Stars

Divas

Pirates

Hobbyists

Sports enthusiasts

More sports enthusiasts

Wine makers

The Three Kings

Our brave troops

Senors in sombreros

The Chef and The Sommelier

And of course, Santa Claus

A nutcracker to fit each and every personality...TADA!

Cheers to the weekend!

Ornament Inspiration

We're strolling the aisles of the Holiday Lane at Macy's in Manhattan. Just putting it out there -- this isn't a sponsored post. I happen to visit the store at this time of year. I like to surround myself with the festive decorations! 

Here are just some of the trees that you'll see there:

And here are some ornaments that I was drawn to because of their handmade feel:

Maybe I'll try my hand at making blah to TADA! ornaments next holiday and these will serve as my inspiration. 

Have a nice day!

Journey to the Far East

There is a wonderland of Christmas Trees at the top floor of Macy's. Lots and lots of trees that will soften the heart of Mr. Scrooge:

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The trees and the ornaments here are for sale. Some folks pick a few to add to their tree and some come here for ideas. That's the beauty of a Christmas Tree -- you can decorate it any way you want. 

Here is a theme that I haven't seen before. It's Asian-inspired:

A mighty dragon

A happy Buddha

A geisha

A cute little Japanese girl

A lantern

A pair of pandas

A Chinese take-away container

A paper crane/Origami

Another kind of lantern

Sushi

A collection of fans

A fortune cookie

A pagoda

Whether these remind you of a place in Asia that you've been to or hope the visit in the New Year, I think they are all TADA!

A New York State of Mind

This week, we're taking our time at Macy's in Herald Square. While it is the season to be shopping, I'm just here to enjoy the spectacle of Christmas trees. 

And because we're in New York City, a big tree worthy of the Big Apple with landmark ornaments that double as a souvenir:

Wasn't that TADA!? More trees and ornaments tomorrow!