Sunday, February 5, 2012

Christmas World - Part One


The first day we were in Frankfurt we visited the ChristmasWorld show.  This show started a day earlier than CreativeWorld and PaperWorld so we had a chance to take a look around while waiting for the rest of the show to open.  There were several display areas showcasing trends for Christmas decorations and we were allowed to take photos in these areas.  I do have more photos from some of the booths where we asked permission to take photos but many vendors did not allow photography once we were inside the show.


The ChristmasWorld show was at the far end of the complex and it seemed like we walked for miles to get there!  This is the central area between the exhibit halls.  The trend show is in the small area toward the right at the bottom of the photo.


It was called "Trends and Colors" and the first section had very interesting displays with bold colors and florescent tube lighting.







The next section had a variety of ornaments and other decorations.




Deep purples and long necked glass ornaments.





Beautiful white on white displays with subtle touches of color.



A little blurry but I had to add this photo of the garlic, potatoes and onions!





I was quite taken with the blue and white lampshades.


These ornaments were hanging in a mesh sack in a central area.  I don't seem to have a photo of everything together - sometimes the point and shoot doesn't seem to shoot when it is pointed! (my good camera was not repaired in time to take it on the trip).


 I am not quite sure what the boots are doing here...


 Gingerbread house tea lights - now who would want to burn these?




I thought this was a clever way to display ornaments - the triangle frames would be simple to build and then wrap with ribbon so a lot of ornaments could hang in the frame.



There were some display cases in the hallways promoting certain stands - the last two photos were taken through the glass of the cases.


Some of the color combinations were just beautiful - I don't usually do such coordinated trees but I love to look at them!

I will add more photos from inside the show soon.  I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit of the inspiration from the trend displays.  Don't forget to play along on the blogoversary celebration - just leave a comment on any and all of the blogoversary posts to have a chance to win a box full of crafty treats!

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74 comments:

  1. WOW-ZA LA-Ti-Da, La-li-ti-de-da!
    Such a place 4a Feaast.Ur PHOTOs R
    ALL so Grand. The BlueLapisColor
    coming fm the booths, is that Light
    which comes thru, or is the COLOR
    that BLUE? What U must have felt
    being in there. The various Clear
    Glass Shapes, w/color Liquid! WHAT
    GRANDURE, a taste of things 2 come?
    ThankYou 4 taking us w/u via Your
    Lens!<(*O*)>Que Bella Cosas!

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  2. Diana, Unas cosas tan preciosas Y como La Luz entra y auda para que todo se ve mas briante. Todo se presta para que nuesta ALMA pueda
    vollar hace para El Cielo.Gracia

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  3. Jeepers Diane, each picture from one to the other is just Beautiful.
    The ornaments(?) of garlic,potatos,
    onions. FatherChristmas w/the woods
    creatures on"Fur"?what a dicotomy?
    Each Photo,so brilliant,showing us
    the Precious things u saw. I can't
    imagine what these would have lookd
    like w/Ur better Camera!PeaceJoyLuv
    2uUrs

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  4. Diane -

    I love your pictures. I especially like that ornament display. I'm helping with the school Secret Shop and I'm wondering if there is a way to make that work for us. It would be absolutely fantastic.

    Thanks of a look at the loveliness.

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  5. Wow! What an amazing trip! I always love to read about your trips once you've returned. Your photos are always great and you share so much with your followers. Thank you!

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  6. Great pictures - thank you for sharing! The garlic, potatoes and onions made me giggle! :-) Can't wait to see more picture and hear more about your trip!

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  7. The gingerbread house candles are something that my German mother-in-law would love. She always find such amazing candles at our local Christkindlmarkt.

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  8. Stunning displays, such wonderful colors and ideas. thank you for sharing the pictures, wish I could have been there.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  9. This was a beautiful display. I am not sure I had only one favorite! I would love to attend an event like this. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. You must have been in awe of everything. The Christmas bulbs are beautiful and i love those snow flakes/stars tat were lit up inside. By qn chance did you find out how to make those? I would love to make a bunch of them. I wish I could have gone.! Thanks for sharing. I love your photos.

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  11. What a gift you give us when you share your journeys! I, too, like the blue and white drum lampshades. I also like the clear ornaments with the winter scene displayed on them. I'm thinking it would be easy to recreate them using vinyl and my Cricut.
    MCF's Mimi

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  12. Wow...there are some beautiful displays. But my favorites are teh triangle trees with ribbon to hand ornaments and the scene with old Father Christmas with the animals.

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  13. Wow! How did you know which way to look? It seems like it was all very "attention getting".
    rntof10 at mchsi dot com

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  14. I love Christmas. I would have been in Heaven seeing all of this. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Your mind must be brimming with inspiration from the show! Where will you start? Thanks for sharing what you saw and all your good ideas!

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  16. Your pictures are awesome! Christmas is my favorite holiday! I would have loved to have seen this in person; your pictures make it seem so real. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  17. Such fun to see all the gorgeous Christmas decorations. Can't wait to see the photos tomorrow.

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  18. Very pretty ornaments, some unique ways to display also.

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  19. Thanks for showing these beautiful
    pictures. It wouldn't be a place that I will get to see.

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  20. Awesome pics...love all the colorful ornaments especially the purple and the blues...:)..Thanks again for sharing and cant wait to see more..:)

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  21. What a different way to display some of these ornaments. I do decorate most of my rooms but I'm not sure I would hang the garlic and onions but then again, maybe I would,lol. TFS, Mary M

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  22. Beautifiul pictures Diane,

    In one of the pictures of the purple is that blown glass. I think that one is my favorite picture. Love the designs on then. Thanks for sharing.

    Luria

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  23. Thank you for the pictures. What beauty...

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  24. What a visual treasure! I would go nuts at a show like that.
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    Mksch midt4 @gm ail dotcom

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  25. I would have to have a truck to take everything home after a show like that. Maybe, you couldn't buy at the show, just place orders. Everything so beautiful!
    2 comment. A follower
    Mkshm idt4at gmAil dotcom

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  26. Thanks so much for sharing. You have shown me so many things and cultures I would not ever see except for you.
    Thank you.

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  27. 3rd comment I like on FB
    Mksch midt4 atgm aildot com
    Does this fool the spammer?
    It takes thinking to do that, it makes the head hurt. LOL!

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  28. As usual, your photography is beyond beautiful and the subject matter is great!! I really love to see your photos:-)
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  29. I am a follower and subscriber!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  30. I like you on Facebook!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  31. These are absolutely beautiful photos. Makes me want to get out the decorations again. Thank you for sharing and have a marvelous day!

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  32. I just loved all of your photos! And I got a kick out you including the boots - how funny it must have been to come across those! The triangle frames with ribbon wrapped around them is a great way to display Christmas ornaments.

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  33. I'm a follower of your great site!

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  34. Looks like an amazing experience. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  35. I am a follower of your blog and I love it.
    ckeller219atmsndotcom

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  36. Oh I could have spent days just looking at all those displays at the show. The lighting set off the ornaments beautifully. Okay, I need to go back through and look at all those pictures again. I think your little camera did a great job.

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  37. WOW! Your pictures are beautiful and how wonderful that you have so many opportunities to see so much and then sharing with everyone

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  38. I'm speechless. Awesome pictures. I can see several background scrapbook pages. I love the silver candles and the floral pots. Omg just beautiful. A photographers dream.TFS,
    DAwn RI

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  39. Beautiful pictures, I think your point and shoot did great ;) I agree on those adorable tealights, who would burn them??
    Thanks for your awesome sharing
    Susan

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  40. Great pictures, Thanks for sharing. You must of had so much fun. I love looking at things like that.

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  41. how to focus in such an amazing place! thanks for sharing this with us..can't wait to see your next set of photos

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  42. These holiday photos are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
    llwymandot310atgmaildotcom

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  43. gorgeous photos, so many beautiful goodies! Looking forward to more on paper world! Thanks

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  44. I'm a happy follower of your blog! Jan dot m dot Scott at sbcglobal.netg

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  45. I like you on fb, too. Jan dot m dot Scott at sbcglobal.net

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  46. Hi Diane--Your pictures are magnificent! You are truly blessed to be able to travel like this, and we are so grateful that you share your photos with us! Thanks for all that you do--your creativity and artistic eye inspires each one of us!
    barbferris01 at gmail dot com

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  47. I am a follower and subscriber! Thanks again Diane!
    barbferris01 at gmail dot com

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  48. Your pics are beautiful, almost wish Christmas was soon! Thanks for sharing. I would have wanted to buy most of the displays. ha.

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  49. I really enjoyed viewing your pictures. I like to collect unique glass ornaments. Makes me wish I was there. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

    Barb

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  50. We get to Germany once a year, if we can, as we have a daughter, son-in-law and grandson who live in Heidelberg. Your photos make me want to go again - right now. Thanks so much for sharing them. So many beautiful items!

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  51. Beautiful. The potatoes, onion and garlic crack me up. I love the deep purple. That will be a color I add to my tree this year.
    Thanks for sharing can't wait to see more.
    Linda in Stanwood

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  52. Your pictures are so beautiful. It must of been hard to decide which ones you would take. There must have been so many wonderful displays. Thanks for sharing.

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  53. How pretty-that must have been amazing,so cool. That would you the spirit for the rest of the year.

    Roxanna
    roxxscott at g mail dot com

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  54. What an interesting collection of photos - I really liked seeing all of the different ornaments!

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  55. WOW what beautiful Christmas decorations. I never tire of seeing Christmas Decorations. Thanks so much for the pics.

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  56. You must have been on "visual overload" being surrounded by all this. Beautiful!

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  57. Wow!! What beautiful displays! They are breathtaking. Thank you for "taking us along" on your travels.
    Blessings to you.
    Kathryn

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  58. Amazing pictures Diane! Everything in display is so amazing on its own way, your photographic habilities help us to be there too, I love to read about your trips it is enlightening and give us more inspiration! TFS.
    Have a great day!
    Liz

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  59. Beautiful photos! My favorite was the 1st photo of the color coordinated tree. Just gorgeous.

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  60. Wow Diane, Love your pictures from the ChristmasWorld Show. Thanks for sharing your trip through these beautiful pictures.

    Kathy

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  61. Wow, this is just stunning! Thanks so much for sharing these photos with us! Love them! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  62. I can see it now, your take on the two-sided paper ornaments. I wonder how long it will take you to figure it out and get one made? ;)

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  63. I definitely wouldn't want to burn the gingerbread tealights. They are just too cute. :-) Thank you for sharing all the photos.
    anticil at comcast dot net

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  64. I'm a subscriber. I like looking at the color coordinated trees as well but never decorate my tree like that.
    anticil at comcast dot net

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  65. I'm a facebook friend too. I really enjoy looking at the photos from all your adventures. Thank you for sharing.
    anticil at comcast dot net

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  66. Your pictures are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing them!

    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  67. gorgeous! Thanks for sharing some of your pics :)

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  68. The German's surely do it up big!
    Love the potatoes and garlic. LOL
    Thanks for sharing.

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  69. wow!!! fabulous pics....was there any mentioning that this would be a hiking trip with the shows sooo far apart?? luv it .....

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