Recovering from the sloth and indulgence of the Christmas Holidaze is hard, but you can do it. Wishing my readers all the best for the New Year of 2024 and beyond. Let’s do this thing!
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Merry Christmas, 2023!
Pete’s Tavern Window (Photo By Gail)
OMG, we made it to Christmas! I took the above photo this past winter standing on the sidewalk looking at the festive display window at Pete’s Tavern in Gramercy Park. I can’t think of any image cheerier than this to send greetings to all my readers. Have a peaceful and happy holiday, everyone. The best is yet to come.
Pink Thing of The Day: Holiday Tree at the Hollywood Museum
Photo By Gail
There is so much that is the absolute essence of Pinkness going on in this photo. First, look at this towering Christmas tree — just look at it —  with its abundance of glittering mid-century baubles and the width swath of Pink Satin Ribbon encircling its branches. Next, observe the walls of the room, which are the loveliest shade of soft millennial pink. This tree was spotted in the Hollywood Museum, located in a building whose pink walls hint at this space’s original occupant.
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Caribbean Holiday Santa Claus Ornament
Photo By Gail
If you live in a tropical climate, or even a place like Southern California or Florida (I’m sorry) where you can hit the beach nearly year-round, maybe your idealized version of St. Nick looks a little bit like this guy. While Santa’s floatie looks to be a little bit snug around the middle, at least he’s got an impressive cocktail to keep him refreshed! Happy Holidays, wherever you are!
Photographed at NY Now
David Bowie Christmas Tree Topper
Photos By Gail
If you celebrate Boweimas in your house — which is like Christmas but with David Bowie instead of Santa Claus — then let me introduce you to your new Christmas Tree topper! This blown-glass ornament depicts Bowie as he appeared on the Ziggy Stardust tour wearing the iconic jumpsuit designed by Kansai Yamamoto. Sigh.
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