Tuesday, December 29, 2020

New York Christmas Memories

NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas tree New York
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree 2018 New York

2020 is winding down, and I sit at home after one of the quietest Christmas's in my life.  (Thanks, Pandemic.)  Since I traveled little this year, I'm sharing more photos from my 2018 New York City trip. I loved the Christmas decorations and window displays I saw.  It was the only time I had been to New York City in December.

New York Ornament Display
NYC Liholts Pooley Pool Ornament Display

The Liholts Pooley Pool / fountain on 6th Ave (Avenue of the Americas) gets decorated each December with oversized ornaments, and is located near the Radio City Music Hall. 

New York Christmas Ornament Fountain
New York Ornament Display near Radio City Music Hall


The 5+ story tree decoration up the side of Radio City changes colors, changing the reflections in the water as well.

New York City Light Display
New York City Light Display

Another light display near the Radio City Music Hall featured 3 blue Reindeer.  (Notice the Radio City Sign at the far right)

2018 NYC New York Saks Christmas Decoration
New York Saks building Christmas Display

One block East on 5th Avenue the Saks building has a beautiful multi-story light display.  The designers create a different castle "look" each year. 


2018 new york ny saks
New York Saks building and Angel

The lights and colors on Saks castle change quickly with a light and sound show coordinated to music...


2018 new york christmas display saks
2018 Saks Building and Angels


A line of Angels decorates a pedestrian corridor between the Saks building and the Rockefeller Center ice rink where the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands.  
(This shot was taken after a rain around 11:30pm, shortly before they turned off the lights on the Rockefeller Center tree to make people go away.  Photographers-be aware of the timing.)

NYC Rockefeller Christmas Tree and Angels
NYC Rockefeller Christmas Tree and Angels

This photo looks down the center of the pedestrian walkway towards the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.  


2018 New York Bergdorf Goodman Window Display
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree 2018 New York

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree above the ice Rink glows brighter than this photo shows, and the entire area seems filled with energy.

NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas tree New York
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree 2018 New York


The photo above of the top half of the tree is my best attempt to recreate the colors and impact of the actual tree.  (Yes, this shot is overexposed.)

NYC New York Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree day before Lighting

The evening before the Rockefeller Center Tree lighting ceremony I was able to take this photo over the ice rink, but I wasn't able to get this angle once the tree was lit.


2018 Anthropologie Christmas Window Display
Anthropologie Window Display


The nearby window displays where stunning as well.  The Anthropologie window display was just beautiful.  It used 3D paper craft to create a forest scene with birch trees, evergreens and forest animals. 

2018 Anthropologie Christmas Window Display
2018 Anthropologie Christmas Window Display


I loved the way the woodland animals and birds were drawn. 

2018 New York Bergdorf Goodman Window Display
Anthropologie Christmas Window Display Fox Den Details


The simple paper cutouts for the foliage were fantastically assembled.


2018 New York Bergdorf Goodman Window Display
Anthropologie Christmas Window Display Details

The paper artist in me was entranced by the simplicity and the impact of the designs.

2018 New York Bergdorf Goodman Window Display
Anthropologie Christmas Window Display Details

I hope to use the ideas I saw to inspire some of my creations.


2018 New York Bergdorf Goodman Window Display
cAnthropologie Christmas Window Display Details

Look at the beauty of the simple line art above and be inspired.


2018 FAO Schwartz Window Display
FAO Schwartz Window Display - JOY


A nearby FAO Schwartz window display sparkled with seasonal JOY.  Again, simplicity can be stunning.


new York Christmas Window Display
New York Christmas Window Display

Another Christmas Window display referenced the Chrysler Building's Art Deco lines.


Free Christmas Screen Wallpaper
Free Christmas Desktop Background Screen Wallpaper

Above is a free Christmas desktop Background / Wallpaper I made using the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.  Enjoy!


NY City Christmas Decorations Ornaments
New York City Liholts Pooley Pool Christmas Ornaments Display


One more view of the Liholts Pooley Pool Ornament Display.


Merry Christmas
and a
A Very Happy New Year !

 




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(This is the 4th post in my series of Christmas Windows and Decorations in New York City from my 2018 NY trip.  See Part 1 here; Part 2 here; Part 3 here; and Part 4 here.)



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Nicholasjv: Travel Tuesday (Entry 9 of 11.)
My world Thru My Lens: My Corner Wed (Entry 34 of 61.)
Peabea: Pictorial Tuesday (Entry 15 of 16.)
Jesh studio: All Seasons Tues (Entry 24 of 24.)
Thistlekeylane: Tuesday Turn About (s Entry 1 of 131.)
Also Blue Sky at Home: Tue Turn About (s Entry 1 of 131.)
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Lindas lunacy: Making-a-home Tue (m Entry 43 of 46.)
LeCultivateur: Wonderful Wed 49 (m Entry 67 of 152.)
Stonecottageadventures: Tue with a twist 402 (l Entry 41 of 54.)
Lets Add Sprinkles: Keep in Touch 181 Tue 4p (m Entry 1 of 49.)
Gingersnap crafts:Wow me 486 Tue 7p (Entry 9x of 109x.)
Girlish Whims: Whims Tues 8:50p (Entry 12 of 44.)
Applestreetcottage: Party-in-your-pjs 340 (Entry 11 of 93.)
Flusterbuster: Creative Muster 417 Wed (l Entry 22x of 90x.)
French Ethereal: Share Your Style 287 Wed 6p (Entry 32 of 52.)
Imparting grace: Grace at home (Entry 10 of 118.)
Artsy mama: Artsy party Th 7a (Entry 27 of 52.)
My Slices of Life: Hearts+Home Handmade Th 6a (Entry 55 of 100.)
Pieced Pastimes.gr: Sat Sparks 407 Th 8a (L Entry 8 of 95.)
Eclectic Red Barn: Thurs Favorite Things Th 7a (Entry 77 of 146.)
Also KatherinesCorner: Th 7a (Entry 77
of 146.)
Also Follow the yellow brick: Th 7a (Entry 77
of 146.)
Life beyond Kitchen: Creatively Crafty Th 4p (Entry 30 of 52.)
Kathleen: Bloggers Pit Stop 252 Th 8p (L Entry 19 of 94.)
Coastal Bohemian: Funtastic Thur 313 8p (i Entry 22 of 59.)
Shelbeeontheedge: On the edge 226 (Entry 19 of 44.)
The Painted Hinge: Farmhouse Fri 186 (L Entry 42 of 72.)

Firemanswife: Fri at the fire station (not yet jan23)
Ohmyheartsiegirl: Fri Feature 239 (s Entry 111 of 115.)
Cottagemarket: A morning cup of joe (L Entry 42 of 66)
Shabby boutique: Create-bake 452 Fri 8p+ (L Entry 24x of 93x.)
Busy Being Jennifer: Fri Favorites 113 (m Entry 18 of 46.)
Our mini family: Our mini party (s Entry 16x of 50x.)
** Eye Love Knots: Snicker Doodle Sat 5pm (missed)
Pams Party: Dare to share (m Entry 40 of 74.)
Weekend Reflection: reflections (Entry 22 of 25.
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Life and Linda: Dish it Dig it 78 Sun 3p (l Entry 1 of 114.)
April Harris: Hearth and Soul Sun 10p (Entry 23 of 129)

Faeries and Fauna: Waste not Wed 198 (l Entry x) 
Franca: Keep Calm and Carry On (Entry 12)
Create with Joy: Inspire me Mon 468 (m Entry 139)
My Random: Anything Goes (Entry skip)
Good Random Fun: Good Fun Mon 4a (m Entry 11)
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Uncommon Slice: Inspire Me Mon 116 2-4p (m Entry 46 of 99.)
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Common Ground: All About Home 73 Mon 6p (l Entry 58)
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Monday, October 19, 2020

Found Object Mosaic Ball

Found object mosaic bowling ball
Found Object Mosaic Ball: View 1 - Create Joy

Inspiration for my various projects can come from many sources.  Sometimes I accumulate treasures and items which I then try to find a way to use.


Found object mosaic bowling ball
Found object Mosaic Ball: View 2 - on stand

Literally, that's how some of my projects have come into existence.  This mosaic ball, for example.

Found object mosaic bowling ball
Found Object Mosaic Ball: View 3 - Love

I created my found object mosaic ball by covering a bowling ball with beads, jewelry, scrabble tiles, keys, dominoes, dice, polished stones, buttons, tiles, and bits of dishes and ceramic mugs... and more.


Found Object Mosaic Detail
Found Object Mosaic Detail 1

I was at a Bead and Button show where I bought inexpensive strings of the red peace beads and the white star beads used in this project. I bought the beads in 2013.

Found object mosaic bowling ball
Found Object Mosaic Ball: View 4 - Laugh

At the time I had no idea how I would use the beads, so I made this mosaic ball just so I could use them. 


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Found Object Mosaic Detail 2

The words LOVE (there are 8 of them) came from a mug.  The heart below the word "CREATE" is a favorite find I also wanted to use.


Found Object Mosaic Ball
Found Object Mosaic Ball: View 5 - Luck

This mosaic ball is somewhat fragile.  I used black grout and my black grout seems very crumbly.  The ball can't be left outside, even though I took it outside to photograph it.  I haven't had luck with scrabble squares outside, even after I tried sealing them.  And I have no idea how the dominoes or wood buttons would react to weather.  I keep this ball inside.


found object mosaic bowling ball
Found Object Mosaic Ball: View 6 - Peace

I thought using black grout would look striking, instead the result looks kind of spooky.  It made the scrabble tiles instantly look aged and stained, which wasn't my intention.  (Not a happy accident, but I have moved on.)  So I think of it as my Halloween ball.  The ball has a "Goth" feel to it.


found object mosaic bowling ball
Found Object Mosaic Ball View 6 - Grace

I went to an art lecture where the speaker pointed out the proliferation of words in advertising all around us influences contemporary art.  (Think of some of Jasper Johns works, Pop Art, etc.)  I've noticed words slipping into quilts, collages, and now my mosaics.  The word "Grace" - meaning God's undeserved love, is a current favorite.


Bead and Button Show
Shopping a bargain bin resulted in my Mosaic Ball

If you look closely in the photo above you can see turquoise peace bead strings from the Bead and Button show where I got my beads.  (See this post on the show.)  Of course, with Covid, the show wasn't held this year.      :(


Back in real life, the days here are ending earlier and earlier, and falls colors are nice but there are many gray days as well.  A winter during the pandemic doesn't look particularly appealing, but I'm set with craft supplies so I hope that I'll have a lot of creative output. 


I hope you find beauty and creativity in the next couple of months! 


Found object mosaic
A Final Thought for you...



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Create with Joy: Inspire me 458 Mon (m Entry 61 of 190)
My Random: Anything Goes 258 (Entry 57 of 65..)
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of 69x.)
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* Stroll Life: Inspire Me Tue a (l Entry 56 of 91.)
Loulougirls: Fabulous-party 343 Mon 7p (l Entry 27 of 55)
Anitaojeda: Inspire Me Mon 4p (s Entry 38 of 43.)
Poinsettiadr: Classy Flamingos 125 Tue 6p (l Entry 9x of 35x.)
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Image-in-ing: Weekly link up (Entry 36 of 88.)
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My world Thru My Lens: My Corner Wed (Entry 7 of 75.)
Peabea: Pictorial Tuesday (Entry 4 of 16.)
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Also My Wee Abode: Tuesday Turn About (s Entry 1 of 154.)
Common Ground: About Home Mon 6p (s Entry mon/tue)
Lindas lunacy: Making-a-home 187 Tue (m Entry 4 of 55.)
LeCultivateur: Wonderful Wed (m Entry 19r of 219r)
Stonecottageadventures: Tue twist 391 2p (l Entry 42 of 56.)
Lets Add Sprinkles: Keep in Touch 172 Tue 4p (m Entry 7 of 54.)
Gingersnap crafts:Wow me Tue 7p (Entry na)
Girlish Whims: Whims 481 Tue 8:50p (Entry 1 of 96.)
Applestreetcottage: Party-in-your-pjs 331 (Entry 3 of 106.)
Flusterbuster: Creative Muster 407 Wed (l Entry x of 125x.)
Bit of Everything: Tue Talk (m Entry 27 of 30.)
French Ethereal: Share Your Style 278 Wed 6p (Entry 3 of 61..)
Imparting grace: Grace at home 400 (Entry 33 of 124..)
Artsy mama: Artsy party 315 Th 7a (Entry 25 of 107..)
My Slices of Life: Hearts+Home Handmade Th 6a (Entry 47 of 118..)
Pieced Pastimes: Saturday Sparks 397 Fri 3p (L Entry 35 of 119.)
Eclectic Red Barn: Thurs Favorite Things Th 7a (Entry 34 of 214.)
Also KatherinesCorner: Th 7a (Entry 34 of 214.)
Also Follow the yellow brick: Th 7a (Entry 34 of 214.)
Prettydiyhome: Waste not Wed 228 (m Entry wed)
Life beyond Kitchen: Creatively Crafty Th 4p (Entry thur)
Kathleen: Bloggers Pit Stop 244 Th 8p (L Entry 35 of 92.)
Coastal Bohemian: Funtastic Thur 8p (i Entry thur)
Shelbeeontheedge: On the edge 193 (Entry 73 of 90.)
The Painted Hinge: Farmhouse Fri 177 (L Entry 6 of 60.)
Firemanswife: Fri at the fire station 189 (m Entry 20 of 55.)
Ohmyheartsiegirl: Friday Feature 229 (s Entry 74 of 161.)
Cottagemarket: A morning cup of joe (L Entry 34 of 86)
Shabby art boutique: Create-bake-grow-gather 442 (L Entry x)
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Our mini family: Our mini party 301 (s Entry )
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** Eye Love Knots: Snicker Doodle 358 Sat 5pm (m Entry 28 of 153.)
Pams Party: Dare to share 440 (m Entry 17)
House on Silverado: Sun on Silverado 12 (Entry 8)
Creative Mom: Craft Schooling Sunday (s Entry x?)
Finding Silver pennies: Silver Pennies 382 Sun 6a (m Entry 15)
Life and Linda: Dishing it Digging it 68 Sun 3p (l Entry 54)
Navigating Baby: Dream Team Linky 223 Sun 6am (Entry )
April Harris: Hearth and Soul Sun 10p (Entry 49)

Faeries and Fauna: Waste not Wed 198 (l Entry x)
Franca: Keep Calm and Carry On (Entry 14)
MyThriftStoreAddiction: Vintage Charm Wed (Entry 37)
Also Ourhopefulhome: Vintage Charm Party 256 (Entry 37)
Mybijoulifeonline: Creative Compulsions (Entry 25)
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