Bergdorf's Windows

Bergdorf’s Holiday windows are, so over the top this year that they are a challenge to behold. ‘Labor intensive’ doesn’t even begin to describe this extravaganza of passementarie, quilling, encrustation, and taxidermy, with a dose of steampunk.


During the day, the reflections of Fifth Avenue
upon the glass offer some dreamlike surprises ...


But the general effect is dizzying.


If you visit after dark …


and get up close to explore …


you’ll be transported to a world of fantastical detail.










































Glorious, but exhausting, much like the Christmas season in New York!

Do You See What I See?

Some random images of the season.














From top: 57th St. and Fifth Ave.; needlepoint nativity found on eBay; Apple store; polar bear(two views of same bear) in the window of Bergdorf Goodman. I love this guy, you can tell that he's a real people-bear. He looks like he's running for office and greeting folks on the campaign trail; Lladro figure and vintage gift box; Toys-R-Us--what's the opposite of uplifting?; snow covered statues at Columbus Circle.