My First Cricut Card
Monday, August 29, 2011
Well, I finally got to try out my new Cricut Create and made my first card. I think it turned out fairly nice, but needless to say, I need lots of practice. It took a very long time putting the glue on the words. Very tedious. I think I may try fonts in my computer and printing out the holiday phrases instead...if I can figure out how to do it that way! I know there has to be a way of doing this. I'm looking forward to making more Christmas cards and hopefully they will get better. Have a great week everybody!
My Weekend Diary..Confessionz of a Shopaholic on Shopping,sketching,lazying around..and more..
But then I sat and thought .. wondering what made me do all this.. what drives me so crazy about clothes,shoes,bags.. that i started blogging ..had a Carrer Change.. and Masters in Fashion.. what is that?
And once..the money is paid/card is swapped..the high i feel for that moment is unexplainable .. The feeling is just out of the world..
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| look at that expression..that says,"yes, this all belong to ME".. Priceless(only for that moment) |
Its like a Guilty Pleasure.. You hate it later like you have loved it..
And then I read something that made it even more obvious what was lacking..
"I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes everyday, I reckon depression wouldn’t exist anymore." - Sophie Kinsella (Confessions of a Shopaholic)
Yes.. I had to go shopping.. : D
As i touched the new fabric..smelled the fresh leather.. felt the softness of my new quilted bag ..I could Finally write and today's blog finally happened.. (which was like a tough homework assignment on Saturday.. lol)
So what did I shop..
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| A Ink Blue Shrug that I picked from Shoppers Stop..the chiffon makes it formal with a brioche and casual wid a tank-top(only for Rs 299) |
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| My New Skagen wrist watch..(mine is without the diamonds :( but i love it.. its sleek n light than the Guess one i have)Price-priceless..its a gift ^_^ |
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| And then arrived a courier.. and made my day..I ordered this bag from Cupidity a week ago(only for Rs999+shipping)..- http://www.facebook.com/#!/cupiditybags |
Men were the hunters in our ancestral cultures, so when they find a satisfactory specimen, whether it's an elk or a pair of shoes, they want to shoot it and get out before it gets away.
And ..also -"If men liked shopping, they'd call it research. " ~Cynthia Nelms
How boaring.. anyhow lets talk about us..
Women, by contrast, were the primary gatherers in early hunter-gatherer cultures, so they feel a need to check every berry on the bush to make sure they're getting the best deal.
That's why, during this holiday season, you're likely to see a lot of men cooling their heels, and a lot of women shopping until they drop. It's mandated (or should we say human-dated) by the evolutionary progress that guided us out of the woods and into the mall.
Also, every women shops for satisfaction.. and the reason could be anything like to make that neighbor jealous..to know the latest trend..to rejuvenate..to forget their worries.. or someone just like me need not know the reason to shop sometimes.. because I believe, "Every shopping has a reason.. and every outfit has a story..its a mystery and we being women are on a mission it find it and solve .."-Shaily Khera
As , the women, it seems, had gone gathering, and the men, of course, had gone hunting, culturally speaking. Surely, he thought, there must be a deeply rooted reason why girls are so different from boys, even when it comes to shopping.
Tip for men.. Always remember-
"When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking. "~Elayne Boosler
And that's not it....There was more to my Weekend..
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| And there was some sketching n designing that happened.. |
I am sure lot of you identify with my today's Blog.. n most of you have got The Answer to The Question..that drove me to write today's Blog..Its something that we all know and relate..but never really gave a thought about it..Hope it helped my Fashionistas find The Big Answer.. which has deep rooted reason.. Beacuse-" Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping. ~Bo Derek : D ^_^
That's it for the day Fashionistas .. and till my next update.. do it as- Coco Chanel, “I don't do fashion, I am fashion.”
XOXO - Shaily
My Weekend Diary..Confessionz of a Shopaholic on Shopping,sketching,lazying around..and more..
Just the third day of my blog..n i went out of ideas..a break on Sunday..finally made me realize..what was going wrong..It was my first time ever-"Writers Block" :p . I had nothing to share :(.. Somebody who was blooming with ideas even weeks before blogging had nothing to tell :(
But then I sat and thought .. wondering what made me do all this.. what drives me so crazy about clothes,shoes,bags.. that i started blogging ..had a Carrier Change.. and Masters in Fashion.. what is that?
Just than.. the answer came from within.. Its that Rush I feel when i buy a new Dress..Bag,or Shoe..
And once..the money is paid/card is swapped..the high i feel for that moment is unexplainable .. The feeling is just out of the world..
Its like a Guilty Pleasure.. You hate it later like you have loved it..
And then I read something that made it even more obvious what was lacking..
"I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes everyday, I reckon depression wouldn’t exist anymore." - Sophie Kinsella (Confessions of a Shopaholic)
Yes.. I had to go shopping.. : D
As i touched the new fabric..smelled the fresh leather.. felt the softness of my new quilted bag ..I could Finally write and today's blog finally happened.. (which was like a tough homework assignment on Saturday.. lol)
So what did I shop..
THE BIG SECRET:- It's very natural for women to love to shop and men to hate it because of our evolutionary past.
Men were the hunters in our ancestral cultures, so when they find a satisfactory specimen, whether it's an elk or a pair of shoes, they want to shoot it and get out before it gets away.
And ..also -"If men liked shopping, they'd call it research. " ~Cynthia Nelms
How boaring.. anyhow lets talk about us..
Women, by contrast, were the primary gatherers in early hunter-gatherer cultures, so they feel a need to check every berry on the bush to make sure they're getting the best deal.
That's why, during this holiday season, you're likely to see a lot of men cooling their heels, and a lot of women shopping until they drop. It's mandated (or should we say human-dated) by the evolutionary progress that guided us out of the woods and into the mall.
Also, every women shops for satisfaction.. and the reason could be anything like to make that neighbor jealous..to know the latest trend..to rejuvenate..to forget their worries.. or someone just like me need not know the reason to shop sometimes.. because I believe, "Every shopping has a reason.. and every outfit has a story..its a mystery and we being women are on a mission it find it and solve .."-Shaily Khera
As , the women, it seems, had gone gathering, and the men, of course, had gone hunting, culturally speaking. Surely, he thought, there must be a deeply rooted reason why girls are so different from boys, even when it comes to shopping.
Tip for men.. Always remember-
"When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking. "~Elayne Boosler
And that's not it....There was more to my Weekend..
I am sure lot of you identify with my today's Blog.. n most of you have got The Answer to The Question..that drove me to write today's Blog..Its something that we all know and relate..but never really gave a thought about it..Hope it helped my Fashionistas find The Big Answer.. which has deep rooted reason.. Beacuse-" Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping. ~Bo Derek : D ^_^
That's it for the day Fashionista's .. and till my next update.. do it as- Coco Chanel, “I don't do fashion, I am fashion.”
XOXO - Shaily
But then I sat and thought .. wondering what made me do all this.. what drives me so crazy about clothes,shoes,bags.. that i started blogging ..had a Carrier Change.. and Masters in Fashion.. what is that?
And once..the money is paid/card is swapped..the high i feel for that moment is unexplainable .. The feeling is just out of the world..
|
| look at that expression..that says,"yes, this all belong to ME".. Priceless(only for that moment) |
Its like a Guilty Pleasure.. You hate it later like you have loved it..
And then I read something that made it even more obvious what was lacking..
"I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes everyday, I reckon depression wouldn’t exist anymore." - Sophie Kinsella (Confessions of a Shopaholic)
Yes.. I had to go shopping.. : D
As i touched the new fabric..smelled the fresh leather.. felt the softness of my new quilted bag ..I could Finally write and today's blog finally happened.. (which was like a tough homework assignment on Saturday.. lol)
So what did I shop..
| ||||||
| A Ink Blue Shrug that I picked from Shoppers Stop..the chiffon makes it formal with a brioche and casual wid a tank-top(only for Rs 299) |
| ||
| My New Skagen wrist watch..(mine is without the diamonds :( but i love it.. its sleek n light than the Guess one i have)Price-priceless..its a gift ^_^ |
|
| And then arrived a courier.. and made my day..I ordered this bag from Cupidity a week ago(only for Rs999+shipping)..- http://www.facebook.com/#!/cupiditybags |
Men were the hunters in our ancestral cultures, so when they find a satisfactory specimen, whether it's an elk or a pair of shoes, they want to shoot it and get out before it gets away.
And ..also -"If men liked shopping, they'd call it research. " ~Cynthia Nelms
How boaring.. anyhow lets talk about us..
Women, by contrast, were the primary gatherers in early hunter-gatherer cultures, so they feel a need to check every berry on the bush to make sure they're getting the best deal.
That's why, during this holiday season, you're likely to see a lot of men cooling their heels, and a lot of women shopping until they drop. It's mandated (or should we say human-dated) by the evolutionary progress that guided us out of the woods and into the mall.
Also, every women shops for satisfaction.. and the reason could be anything like to make that neighbor jealous..to know the latest trend..to rejuvenate..to forget their worries.. or someone just like me need not know the reason to shop sometimes.. because I believe, "Every shopping has a reason.. and every outfit has a story..its a mystery and we being women are on a mission it find it and solve .."-Shaily Khera
As , the women, it seems, had gone gathering, and the men, of course, had gone hunting, culturally speaking. Surely, he thought, there must be a deeply rooted reason why girls are so different from boys, even when it comes to shopping.
Tip for men.. Always remember-
"When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking. "~Elayne Boosler
And that's not it....There was more to my Weekend..
| ||
| And there was some sketching n designing that happened.. |
I am sure lot of you identify with my today's Blog.. n most of you have got The Answer to The Question..that drove me to write today's Blog..Its something that we all know and relate..but never really gave a thought about it..Hope it helped my Fashionistas find The Big Answer.. which has deep rooted reason.. Beacuse-" Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping. ~Bo Derek : D ^_^
That's it for the day Fashionista's .. and till my next update.. do it as- Coco Chanel, “I don't do fashion, I am fashion.”
XOXO - Shaily
My Obession for shapes in my bags..Structured purse -a must have for every Closet
Saturday, August 27, 2011 My current Obsession.. Structured Purse
These are not just bags..but for me this a true piece of art..n to create a bag with an element of geometry n still making it look so chic.. is work of an Artist .
The Structured Purse—is about to kick hobos and buckets off the handbag radar. This ladylike alternative to super-sized, slouchy bags has been spotted in the clutches of Chloe Sevigny, Christina Aguilera, and Natalia Vodianova (an office favorite). As seen here, structured purses add a certain sophistication to even a casual outfit. The structured purse is also practical. The medium dimensions are sizable enough to fit all your necessities, but the bag’s bones keep you from loading it up with pointless junk.
The above leather structured bags with scarfs add that flirt and edge to a casual outfit still making u look prepared and dressed for any occasion.. ( i wud personally add my own floral scarf with a basic bag to add this effect, as buying a new bag wud be expensive .. plus it becomes very particular if u buy it.. Tip: go fr a very basic color like a white or a brown / beige/ baby pink/black/light Grey ..and add up a scarf to it.. to rock it.. ;) apt for beach..shopping..a girls day out..or any formal affair or party..you can also play with your imagination..to add bling to these bags..
Now that the Vintage is back..one of these is a must in every closet..the add a dash of that era gone by.. A classic.. and a must for very wardrobe..( i personally have sum 5 of these..)
I personally love them.. n wud share sum pics soon.. till then bye fashionistas..!!
And don't forget to do it as..- Coco Chanel, “I don't do fashion, I am fashion.”
XOXO -Shaily
These are not just bags..but for me this a true piece of art..n to create a bag with an element of geometry n still making it look so chic.. is work of an Artist .
The Structured Purse—is about to kick hobos and buckets off the handbag radar. This ladylike alternative to super-sized, slouchy bags has been spotted in the clutches of Chloe Sevigny, Christina Aguilera, and Natalia Vodianova (an office favorite). As seen here, structured purses add a certain sophistication to even a casual outfit. The structured purse is also practical. The medium dimensions are sizable enough to fit all your necessities, but the bag’s bones keep you from loading it up with pointless junk.
The above leather structured bags with scarfs add that flirt and edge to a casual outfit still making u look prepared and dressed for any occasion.. ( i wud personally add my own floral scarf with a basic bag to add this effect, as buying a new bag wud be expensive .. plus it becomes very particular if u buy it.. Tip: go fr a very basic color like a white or a brown / beige/ baby pink/black/light Grey ..and add up a scarf to it.. to rock it.. ;) apt for beach..shopping..a girls day out..or any formal affair or party..you can also play with your imagination..to add bling to these bags..
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| sum structured Vintage nags from Chanel |
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| Hermes Birkin ( i personally own a similar bag in black inspired from Birkin's design) |
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| Guess too has some amazing structured pieces.. |
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| Lady Dior a classic bag..(or favorite Fashionista Sonam Kapoor was also seen flaunting this bag in movie Aiesha..) |
I personally love them.. n wud share sum pics soon.. till then bye fashionistas..!!
And don't forget to do it as..- Coco Chanel, “I don't do fashion, I am fashion.”
XOXO -Shaily
Christmas Trivia
Friday, August 26, 2011Do you know your Christmas Trivia?? You just have to "think" the answer before the correct answer is highlighted, but be quick about it!
http://www.youtube.com/user/TriviaRemix
Girl in the Blue Shoes..afternoon in my Backyard
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| Summer and The City.. |
And another piece of accessory that m totally proud of is this chain from my label-"Confessionz of a Closet" (designed and hand made my ME).Can be worn with a Black, white or any casual outfit.. is a savior on a dull day.. when u want to add a bit of BLING!! it has a silver chain with detailing of silver n golden color Diamonty chain.. My personal favourite..
(for more pics ,details ,price or to buy.. mail me at- confessionzofacloset@gmail.com , as each piece is exclusive and is customized according to personal requirements)
(location-my backyard, wardrobe-my personal, accessory-Confessionz of a Closet, photography-Nitika Mahajan)
That's it for the day Fashionista's .. till my next update.. do it as- Coco Chanel, “I don't do fashion, I am fashion.”
XOXO - Shaily
My First Fashion Blog
Thursday, August 25, 2011I am more than happy to announce my first ever and official Fashion Blog.."Confessionz of a Closet".
Follow me for daily doze of action and be with me as i explore the New and pls be open to share your Views..
Countdown to Christmas on QVC
Monday, August 22, 2011Above: Slatkin & Co. S/3 Dancing Tealight Holders with a set of 9 scented tealights. Also comes in gold, green and silver. You can find them Here.
Almost a month has gone by since the big QVC Christmas in July event. Now the countdown is on! Each month on the 25th QVC will have a one day event of nothing but Christmas items. Woohoo!! I love watching these shows! So many nice products! You can also get many ideas for decorating and it just gets me into the Christmas spirit! This is definitely my favorite shopping channel and you can do it all in the comfort of your home! You can find the program guide for this event Here.
Actually this Christmas event starts at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night, the 24th. A big 25 hrs. of Christmas!
A favorite of mine, Jim Shore, and his Heartwood Creek Folk Art Collectibles, is scheduled to appear twice on this day. I've already set a reminder to watch.
In more recent years, I have collected a few of his pieces and I adore them. The ones I have are all polyresin figures. The detail in each piece is just perfect! Below is Rudolph on the Misfit Island.
Jim Shore's inspiration comes from his Southern upbringing and his love for the designs of patchwork quilts.
My Favourite Time of Year
Friday, August 19, 2011
I came across a new Christmas song on You Tube. I think it's a lovely song. There were 35 musicians involved in the making of this record. The Florin Street Band has asked on You Tube to share this song with your friends...so I am...I love the Victorian themed background! On his website, he states that every download at stores such as iTunes, will help it reach the charts and then it has to be played on the radio. You will need to pause the player on the left to listen. I'm linking this post to Natasha's Pinning and Singing on the Weekend Linky Party.
Here is Florin Street Band's website, http://www.florinstreet.com/
Here is what they wrote:
Please share this Christmas video with your friends and help us make the charts by downloading the song from iTunes or Amazon in December 2011. This Victorian-themed Christmas song and video was produced without record company backing. After trying to gain record company support, British composer, Leigh Haggerwood, decided to make it happen himself so he gathered together his musician friends and wrote, produced and sung this song. The video features the skills of top director Nick Bartleet and Cinematographer John Perez (known for his work on Coldplay's Viva La Vida, Beyoncé and many other productions). You can help spread some Christmas magic so please visit our website and join us on Facebook. Thanks for your support!
My Favourite Time of Year
Words and music by Leigh Haggerwood
Verse 1
Lanterns lighting up the town,
Peace on earth is all around,
Everything is calm on Christmas Eve.
There's goodwill in the air tonight,
Angels sing by candle light,
Their voices carried on the wind.
When carol singers gather round,
When I hear that festive sound,
I wanna join with them and sing!
Chorus
They sing a merry song and we all sing along,
A festive melody that tells us Christmas time is here.
See the stars tonight; they're shining bright,
'Cause it's Christmas time and it's my favourite time of year.
Verse 2
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Give me mistletoe; it's the season to be jolly,
Wrapping presents, writing cards, helping decorate the tree,
But there's one thing that makes it all for me.
When carol singers gather round,
Angel voices fill the town,
It's like the world is joining in!
(Noel, Noel, Noel)
Chorus
They sing a merry song and we all sing along,
A festive melody that tells us Christmas time is here.
See the stars tonight; they're shining bright,
'Cause it's Christmas time and it's my favourite time of year.
Middle 8
Christmas Eve,
Still believe,
So excited,
Can't sleep,
When the morning comes,
Church bells ring,
And he's been!
Chorus
They sing a merry song and we all sing along,
A festive melody that tells us Christmas time is here.
See the stars tonight; they're shining bright,
'Cause it's Christmas time and it's my favourite time of year.
And it's my favourite time of year
(Noel, Noel)
End
Here is Florin Street Band's website, http://www.florinstreet.com/
Here is what they wrote:
Please share this Christmas video with your friends and help us make the charts by downloading the song from iTunes or Amazon in December 2011. This Victorian-themed Christmas song and video was produced without record company backing. After trying to gain record company support, British composer, Leigh Haggerwood, decided to make it happen himself so he gathered together his musician friends and wrote, produced and sung this song. The video features the skills of top director Nick Bartleet and Cinematographer John Perez (known for his work on Coldplay's Viva La Vida, Beyoncé and many other productions). You can help spread some Christmas magic so please visit our website and join us on Facebook. Thanks for your support!
My Favourite Time of Year
Words and music by Leigh Haggerwood
Verse 1
Lanterns lighting up the town,
Peace on earth is all around,
Everything is calm on Christmas Eve.
There's goodwill in the air tonight,
Angels sing by candle light,
Their voices carried on the wind.
When carol singers gather round,
When I hear that festive sound,
I wanna join with them and sing!
Chorus
They sing a merry song and we all sing along,
A festive melody that tells us Christmas time is here.
See the stars tonight; they're shining bright,
'Cause it's Christmas time and it's my favourite time of year.
Verse 2
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Give me mistletoe; it's the season to be jolly,
Wrapping presents, writing cards, helping decorate the tree,
But there's one thing that makes it all for me.
When carol singers gather round,
Angel voices fill the town,
It's like the world is joining in!
(Noel, Noel, Noel)
Chorus
They sing a merry song and we all sing along,
A festive melody that tells us Christmas time is here.
See the stars tonight; they're shining bright,
'Cause it's Christmas time and it's my favourite time of year.
Middle 8
Christmas Eve,
Still believe,
So excited,
Can't sleep,
When the morning comes,
Church bells ring,
And he's been!
Chorus
They sing a merry song and we all sing along,
A festive melody that tells us Christmas time is here.
See the stars tonight; they're shining bright,
'Cause it's Christmas time and it's my favourite time of year.
And it's my favourite time of year
(Noel, Noel)
End
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The official Christmas tree tradition at Rockefeller Center began in 1933, the unofficial tradition began during the Depression era construction of the center when workers decorated a 20 ft. balsam fir tree with strings of cranberries, garlands of paper and even a few tin cans on Christmas Eve in 1931.
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The tree stays lit until a week after New Year's Day, when it is removed and recycled for a variety of uses. In 2007, the tree went "green" using LED lights which are more energy efficient. After it was taken down, the tree was used to furnish lumber for Habitat for Humanity house construction. Trees used since 2003 range from 71 ft. to 100 ft. tall. That's quite a big jump from the 20 ft. tree that was first decorated.
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Many of the trees were given to the Rockefeller Center by donors. The tree and decorations above were from 1949.
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Once at the Rockefeller Center, the tree is supported by four guy-wires attached at its midpoint, and by a steel spike at its base. Scaffolding is put up around the tree to assist workers in putting up 30,000 lights attached to 5 miles of wiring. Now that's a whole lot of wiring!
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The star that's topped the tree since 2004, is 9.5 ft. in diameter and weighs 550 lbs. This "Swarovski Star" was created by German artist Michael Hammers. That is just amazing! I never really thought about all of the hard work that went into erecting this tree year after year!
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Dec. 1987, 75 ft. Norway Spruce, 18,000 lights.
The lighting of the tree in more recent years is broadcast live nationwide on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center show.
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"2006"
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"2007"
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"2008"
The trees are usually a Norway Spruce. A tree has been put up every year since 1931, with the exception of the year 1932.
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2009"
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"2010"
In 1933, the first celebration included a 50ft. tree, and a week long series of events including choral presentations, trumpeters, and the national NBC radio broadcast of mass public Christmas caroling from the site, and it soon became a national tradition. It's come a long way since then.
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"1950"
http://www.rockarch.org/christmas/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Center_Christmas_Tree
The tree stays lit until a week after New Year's Day, when it is removed and recycled for a variety of uses. In 2007, the tree went "green" using LED lights which are more energy efficient. After it was taken down, the tree was used to furnish lumber for Habitat for Humanity house construction. Trees used since 2003 range from 71 ft. to 100 ft. tall. That's quite a big jump from the 20 ft. tree that was first decorated.
Many of the trees were given to the Rockefeller Center by donors. The tree and decorations above were from 1949.
Once at the Rockefeller Center, the tree is supported by four guy-wires attached at its midpoint, and by a steel spike at its base. Scaffolding is put up around the tree to assist workers in putting up 30,000 lights attached to 5 miles of wiring. Now that's a whole lot of wiring!
The star that's topped the tree since 2004, is 9.5 ft. in diameter and weighs 550 lbs. This "Swarovski Star" was created by German artist Michael Hammers. That is just amazing! I never really thought about all of the hard work that went into erecting this tree year after year!
Dec. 1987, 75 ft. Norway Spruce, 18,000 lights.
The lighting of the tree in more recent years is broadcast live nationwide on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center show.
"2006"
"2007"
"2008"
The trees are usually a Norway Spruce. A tree has been put up every year since 1931, with the exception of the year 1932.
2009"
"2010"
In 1933, the first celebration included a 50ft. tree, and a week long series of events including choral presentations, trumpeters, and the national NBC radio broadcast of mass public Christmas caroling from the site, and it soon became a national tradition. It's come a long way since then.
"1950"
http://www.rockarch.org/christmas/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Center_Christmas_Tree
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