christmas windows - LV

10/10 !

paul smith

burberry

the big high gloss red baubles are very striking.

ben scherman

country road

the country road windows have a summer holiday feel with a hint of christmas.

country road home

i really like how clean and simple this window is, yet it is filled with lots of different products that work together.

diesel

love the studded bauble !
very on brand.

addidas

this window is a good example of a lack of visual merchandising.
it is filled with cardboard, has no big idea and displays very little of the actual product they want to sell !

window updates

i did a quick run around town last week and saw that 3 of my favourite shops updated their windows.
it always makes me happy to see when shop owners realise the power of their window space !
(i mean, let's face it - it is time consuming to change your window)
but, these clever guys know that it is worth it..... everyone is always looking for something new to buy :)

david west

olive

alexandra höjer

on site gallery

on site gallery is one of my favourite spaces in cape town.
it really feels magical - like you are stepping into a different world !
it is a good example of what theatre in retail can do to you.

individual items are sourced from around the world and displayed in a seemingly 'un-fussed' way

you can always find an interesting decor item that will add that touch of uniqueness to what you already have.

:)))

i really like the quirky display touches throughout the shop, it makes light of other objects that can appear heavy and serious

i get so excited about all the vintage dressmaker busts !!!
it is to a window dresser like prada heels to a fashionista !
on site gallery is in the palms decor & lifestyle centre ,sir lowry rd

cassis paris patisserie & boulangerie

there are not many things better than a pain au chocolat and an espresso to kick-start your day! if you feel the same, you will love cassis. not only are the freshly baked pastries and bread delicious, they are also really beautiful and so is the shop. the design is minimal, everything is simple with clean lines and a neutral colour scheme.
the shop design and interior works together to make the beautiful little cakes and tartlets stand on their own !

how stunning are these mini cakes and tarts displayed in the window ?
an absolute visual feast !

the long angled mirror that runs along the one wall, reflects the all beautiful cakes and pastries that is displayed in the fridges

yum yum yum !!!

you can find cassis in gardens centre and a smaller one (that serves coffee !) in newlands
bon appetit !

alexandra höjer opens !

alexandra höjer shop opened today in kloofsteet lifestyle centre.
what a sweet little shop ! fans of alexandra's clothes will not be disappointed. the shop is unpretentious and chic with lots of small details that give it an edge

look at this beautiful massive mirror in the entrance, cleverly reflecting the opposite wall
the stunning parquet floor brings all the different elements in the shop together

love the little hooks !

really like how 3 very different items work together
african influenced hook,vintage hanger and pretty feminine dress