A Holiday Video for Dog Lovers From Bergdorf Goodman and the Humane Society.

Bergdorf Goodman goes to the dogs this year for its annual holiday video. Inspired by this year’s theme of the department store's holiday windows, “Carnival of the Animals,” (all of which are shown later in this post) BG Films presents “Unleashed,” a story about some of New York's most charismatic canines as they invade the store in search of a perfect gift for their owner.




Guest star, Salty, (shown below) steals the show with a special performance that will warm hearts of all animal lovers.



The four minute, 19 second video in its entirety, Unleashed:


The video was directed by Theo Stanley of HARBOR Film Company, with Creative Direction and Concept by Aidan Kemp, Vice President and Creative Director, Bergdorf Goodman.

A look at their beautiful Christmas windows, The Carnival Of Animals, At Bergdorf Goodman's on Fifth Avenue in New York (Photographs by Ricky Zehavi):






Bergdorf Goodman is a dog friendly store and offers holiday treats for visiting pups in the second floor Shoe Salon.


To adopt a dog and learn more about the responsibilities of living with an animal, please contact the Humane Society of New York - an institution that has been helping animals since 1904.

Bergdorf Goodman
Humane Society of New York

It's Snowing Star Wars! 10 new DIY Star Wars Paper Snowflake Templates.

above: Yoda, one of the ten new DIY Star Wars paper snowflakes for 2011



This year, one of my most popular posts has been my 2010 how to make your own Star Wars snowflakes (Darth Vader and a Bobba Fett/Clone snowflake) as taught by a husband and wife team.

UPDATE: Now, there's a new set of 19 new ones for 2013! See those here.



...back to the original:  Well, now it's snowing Star Wars!
Two more designers, Anthony Herrera and Chaunce Dolan of Matters of Grey have jumped on the paper Star Wars Snowflake bandwagon and provide us with ten new Star Wars paper snowflake templates for 2011.


above illustration by Anthony Herrera

A new Darth Vader, Yoda, R2D2, C-3PO, Scout Troopers, Storm Troopers, Clone Troopers, Admiral Ackbar, Ashoka, and Boba Fett snowflakes you can make yourself with some paper, a pair of scissors, a downloadable template and a little help from The Force.

c3po Snowflake:

R2D2 Snowflake:

Scout Trooper Snowflake:

Storm Trooper Snowflake:

Clone Trooper:

Ashoka Snowflake:

Admiral Ackbar Snowflake:

Darth Vader Snowflake (new for 2011):

Boba Fett Snowflake (new for 2011):

The Yoda paper cut snowflake is shown at the top of this post.

The pdf diagrams/templates of all the above can be downloaded here (but it requires payment as of 2013).

and the original two...
Darth Vader Snowflake:

Boba Fett and Clone Trooper Snowflake:

pdf diagrams/templates of the above two can be downloaded here


"Have A Merry Christmas, You Will."


Looking for Star Wars related gifts? Check these links:

Other Star Wars toys, Star Wars christmas ornaments, figurines and more

Star Wars Books, Movies, Calendars and more from Amazon

Holiday Spirits - Smirnoff's New Whipped Cream and Marshmallow Flavored Vodkas.

To some they may sound appealing, others may become nauseous, but yes, Smirnoff Vodka now comes Fluffed and Whipped. Two new dessert-type flavors (coined "confectionary" flavors by the alcohol industry) made to taste like marshmallow and whipped cream.

Weaving Together Luxury, Comfort and Style - Turkish T Artisan Towels & Linens.

Turkish T artisan linens and towels are hand-loomed and environmentally friendly. Combining usefulness with luxury, they come in a rainbow of colors and can be used in the kitchen, on the dining table, by the pool, at the beach, as throw blankets, as accents on furniture and much more.






In the kitchen:



On the table:




Available in a multitude of sizes and various weights, the 100% unbleached cotton towels and linens turn a utilitarian product into one infused with style and luxury. Gaining softness with every wash, they are manufactured on ancient Turkish hand looms.




Absorbent and beautiful, they are great for poolside or at the beach:





The linen hand towels below are a favorite of Gwyneth Paltrow and featured on her blog, Goop:



The Bamboo Towel (50% Bamboo 50% Cotton) is for those that appreciate hand loomed turkish cotton but understand the need to be handled with care:




They make great gifts for others or yourself. With so many styles and colors, you'll find anything for anyone!
Check out all their styles, sizes and colors here.