12/11/2010

kooky Christmas Gift Guide.

Harvey Nichols Christmas window was unveiled while I was in Manchester the other day. I loved the snowman side of it, pom pom letters, and the overall sense of good fun. Check out the bauble headed mannequins- so crazy and kooky. It took me about 15 mins of squinting and confusion to realise the tinsel side of the window read.. 'deck the halls'...maybe over tired from too much shopping. muhaa haha.
Selfridges had gone down a goofy path too...opting to adorn Mulberry, Marc Jacobs & Ysl bags, Cambridge satchels, shoes and all other gifts with googley eyes... check out the plastic dinner in the first photo- completely cracked me up!
 (Urban Outfitters for- metal letters, cake pop book, clocks & skull money bank, Marks & Spencers whoopee cushion and... robot memory sticks which are AMAZINGGGGG! must. get one.)

With Christmas approaching quicker than we realise I thought it was a good idea to make an early start and hunt down some of the coolest and quirkiest items available. Most of which are definately affordable, and certain to raise a few smiles, laughs and result in some happy family and friends...
Other online destinations worth a visit for alternative gifts.
If there are other places you recommend for out of the ordinary presents , please share!
I will be posting a chic gift guide at some point too. Katie.x

22 comments:

  1. The Harvey Nichols in Leeds has such stunning window displays too, they have this effect on me when I walk past...
    Lovely post sweetie, can't believe xmas is only a month or so away!

    *following your blog*

    Eda ♥

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  2. window displays at xmas are my favorite! love this one, its so quirky!

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  3. These are so amazing!!!!! Gets you into the spirit!!!!!






    Carissa
    http://copiouscouture.blogspot.com

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  4. LOVE the googly eyes decor :)

    Wishing you a lovely Friday :)

    XOXO
    J

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  5. I LOVE Christmas, Kooky or not kooky! that store front looks so cool

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  6. Oh wow you def know how to use the windows over there in the UK! I've never seen something like this in our windows, time to steal some ideas haha! xx

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  7. Love me some kooky christmas gifts! There are a lot of great gifts out there. I've been told that gift cards from MetroFlats.com are great.

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  8. Ah can't wait till it's christmas ♥

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  9. Oh yay I love Christmas windows. This made me smile. I really miss seeing the windows in Chicago at the now Macy's once Marshall Fields it was always the best part of the holiday season.

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  10. Lovely pictures!! thanks for sharing!!

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  11. what a fun post! I haven't even begun Xmas shopping yet! yikes.

    brittin
    www.wewhoshop.wordpress.com

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  12. what a unique post! I love the giant K hahaa

    xx Katie-Lu

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  13. Hi there,

    I just found your blog &. I think it's really nice!
    I would love you to pass by mine &. maybe we can follow eachother?

    + Join my giveaway!

    Kind regards, Valerie
    screamyourfeelingsout.blogspot.com

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  14. oooh
    the cook book cake pops it's stunning!
    LOVELY

    kiss
    ottavia
    http://eightbiscuits.blogspot.com/

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  15. Wow I love those skulls! This is great, I needed some inspiration for my sisters xmas pressy, will check out those sites :D

    Kat Xx

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  16. Wow, harvey nichols sure went crazy with the googly eyes lol :) and awesome christmas-themed window displays :D

    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva

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  17. This is such a great post how amazing is HN windows love it so excited for Christmas it is my favourite time of the year by far. xoxo

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  18. GA GA GOOO GOO...I'm LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVIn' the robots, the googly eyeballs on EVERYTHING!!! That window reminds me of Pee Wee's playhouse where everything in his house has eyes and talks!!!hahah!!! FABBBBB windows! And those skulls?...droolin'
    kisses
    xoThe Beckerman Girls

    http://www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

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  19. Love these pictures !
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Thankyou x a million you are all awesome.x