Monday, April 12, 2010

Dogs, Design, and Dior

We braved the December cold to check out the new construction in Vegas.
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These Frenchies were bundled up, too. So adorable.

The ominous sky made for interesting shots of the towering glass architecture.
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Aria, Vdara, and the Mandarin Oriental scream modernity.

We stopped by the free gallery, where Dale Chihuly was showing.
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You can see Chihuly's work all over the ceilings of the Bellagio.

Crystals at the City Center is like an indoor Rodeo Drive.
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Lots of great shopping for the rich. Lots of great window shopping for the rest of us.

Lots of great dramatic design for everyone.
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From ice columns to contained vortexes to fun patterned stairs, Crystals has it all.
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17 comments:

  1. GastronomerApril 13, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    I am long overdue for a Vegas adventure! City Center will def be on the itinerary!

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  2. amberApril 13, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    It's always fun with the "cheapest" store in the mall is a Tiffany. Heh.

    We went to Aria on our February trip to Vegas and were a bit underwhelmed.

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  3. wanApril 13, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    mr. mo is the best.

    i think photos in ominous weather are rather beautiful. yours certainly are, as always.

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  4. food je t'aimeApril 13, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    that gallery looks amazing! i love glass artwork.

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  5. HaveShoesWillTravelApril 13, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    I'm wondering what winter weather in Vegas is.

    I love Chihuly though. Those pieces are beautiful.

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  6. InsomniacApril 13, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    You and Mr. Mo are a good match. lol I also want a Frenchie one day.

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  7. Exile KissApril 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Hi weezermonkey,

    Gorgeous pics. Thanks for the gallery of images. :) I really need to stop by and see the new buildings.

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  8. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    These are some beautiful shots! I can't wait to go to Vegas in the next few months and...not buy anything at these stores.

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  9. Feminist Gold DiggerApril 15, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    I am staying at Aria in a couple days. I kinda think I should avoid Crystals like the plague.

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  10. GraceApril 15, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Great photos! I LOVE those dogs! I.want.

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  11. That's RonApril 15, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    wow ... i need to head to vegas!

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  12. The Thirsty PigApril 16, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    nice pictures

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  13. BradyApril 16, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Love these pics!

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  14. dapotatoApril 17, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    really nice photos.

    i think we're gonna do sf instead of vegas this summer...yay and boo (both would be great).

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  15. SarahApril 17, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I love Chihuly! We have a huge piece of his work at one of our art museums - prety amazing.

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  16. 10yearstogetherApril 20, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Such pretty and colorful photos. Love the Mr, love the doggies. LOVE Vegas!

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  17. YahpeeApril 23, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    For the record- you will ALWAYS get a comment out of me when there are cute dog butts on a post. (or any animal front or back really ... lol)

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