STORE FRONT REFLECTIONS

Many years ago--more than I will admit--I had a shop with a large store-front window.  I loved styling that window with my latest finds.  I've never had another location with a window feature, but I've always remembered that store and the way it gave a hint of what was inside and teased passersby to stop in.  I wish I had taken pictures of the many change ups over the years, but that was before blogging and the internet.

Several years ago I visited a friend in New York.  We took a day trip to Hudson, NY.  I loved all the window displays and took many photos with my very old cell phone.  I've shared these photos before, but I've been reflecting about small business owners and missing my friend, so I'm sharing these fabulous displays again.

While I was shooting the artistic store front displays, I was upset by the glare and reflections.  I thought I would be disappointed when I downloaded the images, especially since I forgot my camera and was using my cell phone.   But, the exact opposite occurred.

Not only were the window stylings fabulous, but the reflections of the street, cars and buildings superimposed over the vignettes also made them even more stunning.  See if you agree.

Not any buildings or streets in this image, just a reflection of three long-time friends--and an owl.

I wanted to give a shout out to all you small business owners and to all my many small business owner friends who, like me, are weathering out this pandemic.    

Ballet Ties on Furniture

I recently found this fabulous frenchy iron chair---loved the color and the curves.

I think it needed something.  I found a coffee sack with some green in it and made a cushion for the seat.    I wrapped the legs with jute cord ballet ties.
 Its green color made it perfect for my holiday sale. 

Coffee Sack Seat

It reminds me of some similar chairs I saw in Hudson, New York in the window of an upscale shop.

If you missed the post about the fabulous shop windows, go here to view them all.
The displays were very impressive and inspiring.

I used jute cord because it matched my coffee sack.  You could also make matching cording with some gray linen and create this fabulous European look.

Via

Via

Do you like ballet ties on furniture?


 Kathy

Hudson Valley Store Fronts

My friend Stephanie and I recently visited our friend, Annie, who lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley.  We saw many picturesque towns, but the town of Hudson, New York was the most impressive.  This is the main street and its refurbished buildings with rows of impressive shops and art galleries.

Luckily, some buildings remained untouched, retaining their original rustic shabbiness.  

This was one of my favorite doorways.

And of course I absolutely fell in love with these crumbling shutters and railing.

While I was shooting the artistic store front displays I was upset by the glare and reflections.  I thought I would be disappointed when I downloaded the images, especially since I forgot my camera and was using my cell phone.   But, the exact opposite occurred.

Not only were the window stylings fabulous, but the reflections of the buildings in the vignettes also made them even more stunning. 

Enjoy the store front displays and the superimposed architecture.

Cute, but not for sale.

Have you ever seen so many perfectly styled windows in one place before?
And, such an adorable dog.


Kathy