10/26/10

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks...

Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of giving
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you hear...

Silver bells, silver bells...

Have you ever spent the holidays in New York City?

I have never spent it outside of the city ever, but I can still tell you that there is nowhere that compares to here. Come December, the streets are filled with busy shoppers struggling with big shopping bags, bright city lights and decorations, so many wonderful little sights... and even the bell-ringers on street corners collecting donations is a treasured sight. Then there are all the beautiful, elaborate window displays all the stores deck out. My favorite is peering through the always amazing displays Macy's put on every year. They never fail to disappoint. I'm talking about displays that would make anyone believe in the magic of Christmas!



Take a stroll up 20 blocks or so and you'll find yourself in Rockerfeller Center where there stands the Christmas tree.


If you're here, don't miss the Rockettes. They really are spectacular! When I went a few years ago, I felt like a little kid the entire show, just in awe. I already purchased tickets for a showing this year with Audrey. So, so excited!


And in my younger years, ice skating at Wollman Rink at Central Park was the winter hang out spot. This is a sport I must revisit this year with the girls!


I love the holidays in this city...

Peace & Love

20 comments:

  1. ooh.. this is just so creatively gorgeous. Love all the embossing and fabbie colouring :D

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  2. WOW!! Beautiful pics and beautiful card!!

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  3. SPECTAULAR posting, Kryssi!! Love the city scenes, display.... and THE CARD! WOW! It makes me want to shop in NYC this Christmas!

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  4. oooops! I meant SPECTACULAR! I'm glad that you are taking the girls to see the Rockette!! Don't forget Thanksgiving parade while you are at it!!?

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  5. Awesome photos! I'd love to spend the holidays in NY one day - guess i'll have to keep working on the hubby! lol! Your card is stunning Kryssi and truly captures the essence of those gorgeous photos :)

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  6. Awesome card, Kryssi! It truly exemplifies NY and all those fabulous places...and makes me jealous!!

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  7. KRYSSI...okay, love this post to pieces...from your pics to your comments to your oh-so-fabby-licous card!

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  8. Great post, Kryssi! The pictures are awesome and your card is just perfect!

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  9. Gorgeous card...love the beautiful inking technique! Thanks for sharing the holiday sights of NYC with us. I haven't been there since I was a kid in the 60s...pretty sure it's changed a bit since then.
    blessings to you!

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  10. what a glorious post, Kryssi.
    i love NYC too but have only been in the summer.
    My daughter and I have been discussing going for a few days in lieu of Christmas presents. Beautiful card. If these photographs don't the Christmas feeling fueled - then nothing will - LOL.

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  11. Yes I love our NY during the Holidays it always feel magical especially if you happen to be out there when its snowing a bit.. MAGIC :)

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  12. Oh wow, this is absolutely stunning! The first time my husband told me he loved me (before he was my husband, lol) was in NYC, walking through Times Square. So this brings back so many sweet memories. Thanks so much for sharing it!

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  13. Love your photos! I've only been to NYC for work. I'd love to visit again for pure FUN sometime!!!

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  14. Amazing card Kryssi - love the background!

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  15. Wonderful pics, looks amazing! Your card is beautiful!!

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  16. Oh lovely card and fun city pics! I wanna go to the city now!

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  17. gorgeous photos! wish i could be at NYC for the holidays! wow! and your card is stunning. LOVE the beautiful city background. fabulous! LOVE IT!

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  18. Thanks for sharing those gorgeous Christmas photographs.. feeling so Chrstmassy after seeing them..
    Love your card too, the distressing is so gorgeous! I love how you added yellow to some of the windows and created a night scene.. so creative!

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  19. Thanks so much for sharing your card and beautiful pictures of NYC. I can only imagine how pretty the city becomes when snow starts falling.
    I love how you created a Christmas card with the SillyScapes stamp.The "lights"in the windows really add such warmth.

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