Monthly Archives: August 2009

History at work visually.

Posted on August 28, 2009 by admin

A pulley is a very simple machine designed to lift objects and aid people in work. Jean is a material named for the sailors around Genoa who wore clothing made of this durable fabric. This sturdy fabric has been used … Continue reading →

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Undercover Props

Posted on August 27, 2009 by admin

It’s good to help focus customer’s attention and simplified color schemes can do just that. Here books are wrapped in paper within a narrow color pallet to keep the focus on the product (book cases & storage units) and help … Continue reading →

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Mad for plaid!

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

This blue plaid ‘wallpaper’ backdrop along with some carefully chosen props adds a funky twist to this fall window. Lights, Camera and action are all here with some vintage props in a supporting role – helping the clothing get ready … Continue reading →

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Bridging the online, offline…

Posted on August 20, 2009 by admin

Rugby has introduced a “Make your Own” program and found an exciting way to present it in their stores. The idea is you can go online (even to your iphone) and order personalized additions to their existing styles – like … Continue reading →

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Outsider Art inside Bergdorf Goodman

Posted on August 18, 2009 by admin

To the delight of NYC pedestrians, Bergdorf Goodman’s current store windows are featuring the works of 18 artists from the collection of the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. The AVAM is “the official national museum for visionary, self taught … Continue reading →

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Back to school!

Posted on August 13, 2009 by admin

I don’t think I will ever get use to seeing signs of “back to school” beginning in July. Just as the summer is heating up, the cool looks of fall appear for the junior set. “Leading the pack” this year … Continue reading →

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Flotsam and Jetsam

Posted on August 12, 2009 by admin

Schools of fish, drifts of wood, signs of the sea – here are two windows using the ocean for inspiration. One looks like brightly painted drift wood swirling about focusing your eye toward the center and the other – swimming … Continue reading →

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a ….

Posted on August 6, 2009 by admin

coffee machine! We love this Italian solution to merchandising espresso machines. The foam core created cityscape is graphic and fun and makes a terrific platform for these expensive kitchen gadgets. Now where’s the cafe?

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