How do you avoid your toddler throwing a tinsel tantrum while Christmas shopping? Take them to the coolest Chrissy store window displays in town…
Ho Ho Hope they enjoy!
Myer Melbourne
Santa’s been perching his plump self in the Myer Melbourne store windows for a whopping 59 years and delighted children throughout the generations. The 2014 theme sees Santa Claus and the Three Bears amidst a magical storyline with wonderful characters and animations. The story follows Pappa Bear, Mamma Bear, and Baby Bear with the three bears taking a walk while their Christmas pudding, just served by Mamma Bear, cools down. Meanwhile, Santa arrives at the bears’ house to deliver their presents. He is immediately tempted by the pudding, (and just like Goldilocks), Santa tries all three and eats all of Baby Bear’s pudding. You’ll never guess what happens next… Follow the story at Myer Christmas Windows, 314-336 Bourke Street Mall, then head up to level six of for Santaland. Free exhibition open every day, 7.30am – 1am.
Santa Claus joined Jennifer Hawkins to unveil the 2014 Myer Christmas Windows.
“Who’s that sleeping in my bed? Goldilocks? Whiteylocks? It’s SANTA!”
The polar bears and Santa go way back…. to the North Pole.
David Jones
David Jones much loved Sydney Christmas windows feature traditional puppetry telling the story of a Reindeer, the lead character from the David Jones Christmas book, ‘Reindeer’s Christmas Surprise’. The Reindeer’s Christmas story comes to life with crafted puppets and animated scenes showcased over six windows. The Elizabeth Street Sydney store windows remain open until Christmas Day. For more details visit here.
Christmas comes alive in the David Jones 2014 Christmas window displays.
Animated puppetry comes to life within the storybook pages at David Jones.
Reindeers in a seaside Christmas theme.
Flying high over Sydney’s houses to deliver the Christmas goods!
It’s usually sunny skies ahead for the Christmas journey to Sydney, but it could still rain, dear!
Not only can these magical reindeer fly, but they can belt out a great Tina Arena track too…
Did you know…? The David Jones window displays were constructed over six months, with in excess of 5000 man-hours being spent on the creation and installation. Watch the time lapse footage to see how the windows are made in under 2 minutes!
Pottery Barn
If your wee ones aren’t fond of homewares shopping, this might change their imaginative minds. Pottery Barn has created a frosty Christmas scene within reminiscent or Frozen, featuring German Glitter Houses, hanging icicles, snow covered trees and super special silver baubles. See it at Pottery Barn, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone.
Pottery Barn German Glitter Houses, $34.00-$49.00, and Silver Mercury Glass Trees, $14.00-$84.00, available here.
There’s all the trimmings, trees and tassels you could ever imagine at Pottery Barn.
Pottery Barn’s shop front has a special treat for little starry eyes inside…
Pottery Barn Kids
For the ultimate kiddy Christmas experience you can’t go past Pottery Barn Kids. There is something to be said about the over-the-top way Americans celebrate Christmas, which is where Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids originated. It is like stepping into a South Pole wonderland full of decorations and gifts.
The Pottery Barn Kids Santa Shelf. I’ll have that Santa. No, wait, that Santa. No, actually, that one. And a reindeer to match!
“Mum, stop talking to me… I’m concentrating on Christmas lunch!” Pottery Barn Kids encourages kids to interact and play with their product.
For your little angles…. The perfect tree topper! Available at Pottery Barn Kids.
Williams-Sonoma
If you’re children have fine taste, and sweet tastebuds, take them for a treat at the Williams-Sonoma store at Chadstone Shopping Centre, Victoria. Inside Santa’s Grotto they’ll find a giant Peppermint Bark Christmas Tree chock full of handmade custom-blended Guittard premium chocolate, infused with natural peppermint oil, layered with creamy white chocolate and finished with a snowfall of crisp peppermint candy bits. Mmmmm Christmas is delicious….
Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark Christmas Tree featuring a tower of Peppermint Bark, $39 each.
Livina Nixon was a special guest at the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Chadstone store opening on Tuesday 18th November and showed customers her top tricks for decorating a Christmas tree.
Tiffany & Co, New York City
The Big Apple may be a tad too far to trek the kids off to, so we brought the Tiffany & Co NYC Christmas window displays to you. The iconic jeweller’s 2014 Christmas window’s feature varied scenes of vibrant blues and lavender, epitomizing the freewheeling spirit of New York City sparkling in snow and holiday glamour.
Romantic couples explore Times Square, with Tiffany jewels sparkling on billboards.
Let’s just gaze at the diamonds in Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue windows, honey… wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
Families ice skate at the Rockefeller Center, with dapper dogs on skates and neck scarves flying.
It doesn’t get more iconic than a little blue box, or 10, a yellow ‘cab’ and the Empire State Building.
A celebration of family, with the Empire State Building as a backdrop and Tiffany T earrings and bracelet to match!
Have you taken your little ones to any Christmas Window displays? Tell us about your experience below!…
