Notre Dame de Paris

It's still Christmas, and  I think it's the perfect time to share these photos of Notre Dame de Paris.  There were a mass when I was there, and it gave me goosebumps: the thick fume from the altar went up high, the old chant in latin echoed wherever you go. I felt so tiny within this grand old church, but above all, before God.

This church was dedicated to Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother, thus the name of Notre Dame - Our Lady. I think I don't have to tell you more about this famous church.. I just hope that you'll enjoy these photos. Happy holidays, and merry Christmas to you all once again!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

I've been doing my part  decorating some biggest malls in Jakarta, the most elaborate parties in town in the best hotels and other venues. But decorating small places is still my most favourite. Like making christmas decoration for this small concept store - The Living Shoppe - in Magelang-Central Java. I have to do everything on my own.. cutting, arranging and installing all by myself. Creating things, just the way I like it :-)

Making garlands from fabric scraps, cloth hanger and one velvet poinsettia. All I have to do is to knot the scraps on the cloth hanger, tuck the poinsettia on top, and voilà!

Another one is this flying branches. I spray-painted the branches in white, added dried baby's breath-  a left over from previous wedding decor, some big bows and few christmas ornaments. a light country-ish christmas, I might say :-) Hope y'all like it.
Oh, and Merry Christmas to you, and you, and you!

Christmas Window Display

Some displays I've seen in Harajuku and Disney.
Not the best so far, but the warmth of Christmas is something I really love :-)
Just click the picture to see a bigger image.

Harajuku

Tokyo Disneyland 

Harajuku

Harajuku

 Merry Christmas once again!

Christmas Lights

Christmas always comes with twinkling lights, lots of it. And here I saw even more. And that's just 'a simple decent lights' they said. W.o.w.

[Aimer] Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Wedding chapel installation,
complete with hand scanner for couple
and wedding bells and music

Shinjuku - Tokyo

Harajuku

Shinsaibashi - Osaka

 

Christmas Is Here!

I'd never  thought I'd post this pics, but hey it's Christmas and these people have done their best to cheer everyone up :-)
So, have a very happy Christmas, everyone. Sending you hugs from the so-called happiest place on earth :-)

Mantovani & Chorus - Christmas Songs (Entire Album)

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Winter Light

Sometimes the light is so blinding, the other time it's so mellow...
Beautiful lights that warms body and soul.

    Pictures of Shinjuku and around Tokyo

Kurisumasu

Counting hours before Christmas.
Wish there was my family ready for Christmas dinner like we got once when we were kids. Oh that's what you call Christmas mellow. Skipped.
Here're some little Christmas details I've seen along the way on my trip to Tokyo.

A corner of a small cafe in Harajuku owned by a french guy

A Ginkgo tree in winter, decorated with christmas baubles

Classic Christmas wreath in Disneyland

 So, as japanese will say: Meri Kurisumasu!

With lots of love :-)