Monthly Archives: October 2009

More Spooky Windows

Posted on October 29, 2009 by admin

more Halloween ideas seen in the West Village; illuminated pumpkin bags with cobwebs and costumes for animals in one, birds and crates – signs of fall – in another and mannequin parts in the third (a fun take on a … Continue reading →

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Skeletons lounging

Posted on October 26, 2009 by admin

2 themes are present in this Halloween window; the first is spooky props, in this case skeletons and cobwebs to highlight the season’s ghoulish theme. The second is the Adirondack, rustic theme present in the styling and items like snowshoes, … Continue reading →

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Skulls are Us

Posted on October 25, 2009 by admin

or so it seems! Skulls have already been a design motif for a number of years now but with Halloween upon us, they have been out in full force as a decorative object. At Marc Jacobs they filled a window … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Head!

Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin

The Halloween decorations are out in full swing and the pumpkin is one of this season’s stars. Seen literally as a pumpkin head and more decoratively elsewhere, its bold burst of color is a welcome addition to the quickly darkening … Continue reading →

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Mystery Window #1

Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin

Have you seen this Godzilla? He was spotted October 10th on the Upper East Side, NYC – tell me what store and where and win a prize! (prize* – your choice of whimsical prop to make your own display design … Continue reading →

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THE ultimate merchandising job…

Posted on October 15, 2009 by admin

…begins around the world seeking great merchandise of course and Keith Johnson does just that in Man Shops Globe – a new 8 episode documentary for Sundance. We watch as Keith visits France, Turkey, South Africa and Holland among other … Continue reading →

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ReSTORE and REdesign

Posted on October 8, 2009 by admin

In case you haven’t heard Restoration Hardware is taking a gamble on the economy and has launched a new higher end, artisan designed concept of furniture and home design items that are sure to make any arbiter of taste take … Continue reading →

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Shine On!

Posted on October 2, 2009 by admin

Walking along 57th Street in NY, these windows really caught my attention. Silver squares, the Burberry symbol (a variation on their plaid), filled the windows and the reflective nature was incredibly eye catching. Remember last Spring when they did a … Continue reading →

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Peek a Boo

Posted on October 1, 2009 by admin

LOVE simple ideas and this one is brilliant. A wall of paper, like a roll used for photo shoots covers the floor and back wall in white. Pulling the paper back, reveals bold stripes made of various colored tape. Viola … Continue reading →

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