a holiday revue

what is the fun of being a christmas aficionado if i don't spread the merriment around? now that the season is sadly coming to an end, here's a little rundown of what spiked my egg nog in '05:

best place to buy decorations:
crate & barrel

best window displays:
macy's - herald square (xmas in nyc pop-up books)

best classic display of holiday cheer:
rockefeller center (without crowds)

best modern display of holiday cheer:
saks fifth avenue snowflake show

best jackpot-shopping (things for me):
lord & taylor

best jackpot-shopping (things for other people...and me):
marc jacobs

best use of christmas lights (tasteful):
madison square park

best use of christmas lights (tacky):
molly's pub

best holiday beverage:
pomegranate martini

best holiday card:
misty lucas originals (limited availability ;-)

best holiday film release:
king kong

best holiday marketing campaign (tv):
coca-cola

best holiday marketing campaign (street):
starbucks

best holiday tradition:
tie
december in new york
coming home for the holidays

best potential for new years:
tie
tribeca grand
bed new york

and, there you have it. merry christmas to all, and to all, a goodnight!