What a difference a year makes. Last Christmas, Covid kept me in Paris, far from my family in the States, and for the first time ever, I would not spend the holiday with my sister. But this year, thankfully I was able to go back to NYC for Christmas, also giving me a chance to enjoy the spirit of the season in both my cities—pre-festivities in Paris, and the main event in the New York. So, here, I’m sharing the best of both cities during this festive time, in pictures. Enjoy!
NOËL À PARIS
Some highlights from a tour I took of the lights in the City of Light, courtesy of April in Paris Tours.
Boulevard Haussmann near Galeries Lafayette department store.The tree at Galeries Layafette.With my buddies, HGTV personality (and real-life real estate agent) Adrian Leeds, and April Pett from April in Paris Tours.The view from the roof deck at Galeries Lafayette.The windows at Printemps were adorable and had an elfin theme.Ever-elegant Place Vendôme.Louis Vuitton’s spectacular sun decoration.An enormous vat of tartiflette (cheese, potatoes, and lardons), at the Marché de Noël.The sweet Santa at the Marché de Noël in the Jardin des Tuileries.The carousel at the Marché de Noël in the Tuileries Garden with the statue of Joan of Arc in the foreground.
CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
The famous giant Christmas balls at 1251 Avenue of the Americas. Radio City Music Hall, bedecked. The tree changes color.Cartier with its new modern look. I kinda miss the bow.The tree at Rockefeller Center, a 79-ft Norway spruce form Maryland.The animated light display of Saks 5th Avenue.Christmas tree shopping on Jane Street in Greenwich Village, NYC.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday and New Year. XO Lisa
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Happy Christmas Lisa! So pleased you got to see your sister this year x
What a fun post! Thanks for including me. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas! A