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St. John Boutique
9654 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 858-1116
Photograph taken on November 9, 2007 by Robert G. Karol Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved.
Step into a wonderland of sweets, sparkle, and seasonal tradition at Fortnum & Mason, the legendary London department store that has defined luxury and refinement since 1707. This image captures the store’s famous confectionery counter during the Christmas holidays, where color, craftsmanship, and tradition merge into an unforgettable retail experience.
At the center of the photo stands a towering glass apothecary jar filled with sugared almonds, surrounded by glass cases overflowing with seasonal pastries, biscuits, Turkish delights, and hand-wrapped sweets. Jewel-toned gift boxes wrapped in red ribbons and Fortnum’s signature eau de nil turquoise are stacked like treasures beneath a golden chandelier. Overhead, a vintage-style crystal chandelier glows warmly, suspended beneath a gilded ceiling rosette—adding an extra touch of old-world elegance to the festive scene.
The store’s red carpet and white-marble countertops lend an air of formality to the indulgent displays, while crowds of bundled-up holiday shoppers bustle in the background. Each customer seems as enchanted as the last, moving through an atmosphere filled with nostalgia, luxury, and joy. In the distance, a Christmas tree adorned with bright baubles anchors the holiday spirit, while signs politely direct guests to “Please Pay Here.”
This isn’t just a food counter; it’s a ritual, a pilgrimage, a spectacle. At Christmastime, Fortnum & Mason becomes one of London’s most beloved destinations, especially for those in search of decadent hampers, rare teas, seasonal preserves, and once-a-year indulgences. Many Londoners and travelers make visiting Fortnum’s a cherished annual tradition, drawn by the elegance of its holiday displays and the romance of its historic interiors.
Founded in the reign of Queen Anne and still holding multiple Royal Warrants, Fortnum & Mason is an icon of British heritage. Every detail, from the handwritten labels on sweets to the layout of the confectionery itself, is steeped in a commitment to presentation and experience. During Christmas, this devotion reaches its peak—delivering not just products, but lasting memories.
This photograph preserves that memory in vibrant color and warmth. The golden tones of the chandelier light up the delicate textures of spun sugar and polished marble, while the shoppers’ expressions hint at the awe that Fortnum’s inspires. Every wrapped package is not just a gift, but a symbol of tradition and joy shared across generations.
For fans of holiday travel, London at Christmas, or luxury retail photography, this image offers an inside look at one of the world's most enchanting seasonal scenes.
This was taken at the now-closed Hart sore in Windsor, NS. Take some time to think about the less fortunate over the holiday season. Food and monetary gifts are needed and much appreciated.
layers of images from reflections on the window glass to objects inside the storefront glass. Shot in digital infrared.
Out of phase in Utah County, Utah where shopping on Sunday is a big NO-NO! 86% of the county is Mormon...
A delightful item of Co-op ephemera and issued to push the sales of the Co-operative Wholesale Society's own goods and services. The Manchester based CWS was the organisation set up by affilicated Co-operative retail societies to produce, obtain and manufacture their own 'brand' of goods and at the time of this item they had over 180 separate factories, works and agricultural estates producing a wide range of foodstuffs and products.
The cover shows the CWS 'Wheatsheaf' that after WW2 would be more genrally adopted as the brand name for many CWS productions. The back cover is an unusual use of a commercial artist by the CWS as this anthropomorphic family of rabbits buying CWS goods is by the prolific artist and designer Harry Rountree (1878 - 1950).
The real treat is when the folder opens as it reveals a die-cut 'ppo-up' Co-op storecomplete with counter, saleman and shopper. A wide range of CWS goods are advertised including Pelaw Polishes, Avondale and Friary dairy products, CWS Jams, Sauces, Jellies and Pickles, CWS Lowestoft fish products, Co-operative bread and flours and CWS Paint. To add to the effect the lino floor and CWS floor mat (yes, they made their own mats and brushes) is designed to hlep to the look of the store. The banner mentions the important 'divi' or dividend that made membership of a local Co-operative Society a valuable thing.
The folder inthe whole is aimed at 'childern who love playing shop' as noted on the interior foldout and this would have been distributed at fairs, fetes or Co-operative events.
...And in this corner of the record store: Lana del Ray, Johnny Cash, The Bangles, Elvis, Woodie Guthrie, Metallica, Anthony Kiedis, "Anti Diva" Carole Pope, Seinfeld.
1555 Lawrence St.
Denver, Colorado
The West's most complete Western store - Outfitters to cowboy and dude for over 40 years. Featuring leading western brands in gifts, apparel, saddlery and tack. Free 1/2 hour parking. Our big color Western mail order catalog is yours free. Write to Dept. H30
Dexter Press
12961-C
CAPA-001006
A delightful item of Co-op ephemera and issued to push the sales of the Co-operative Wholesale Society's own goods and services. The Manchester based CWS was the organisation set up by affilicated Co-operative retail societies to produce, obtain and manufacture their own 'brand' of goods and at the time of this item they had over 180 separate factories, works and agricultural estates producing a wide range of foodstuffs and products.
The cover shows the CWS 'Wheatsheaf' that after WW2 would be more genrally adopted as the brand name for many CWS productions. The back cover is an unusual use of a commercial artist by the CWS as this anthropomorphic family of rabbits buying CWS goods is by the prolific artist and designer Harry Rountree (1878 - 1950).
The real treat is when the folder opens as it reveals a die-cut 'ppo-up' Co-op storecomplete with counter, saleman and shopper. A wide range of CWS goods are advertised including Pelaw Polishes, Avondale and Friary dairy products, CWS Jams, Sauces, Jellies and Pickles, CWS Lowestoft fish products, Co-operative bread and flours and CWS Paint. To add to the effect the lino floor and CWS floor mat (yes, they made their own mats and brushes) is designed to hlep to the look of the store. The banner mentions the important 'divi' or dividend that made membership of a local Co-operative Society a valuable thing.
The folder inthe whole is aimed at 'childern who love playing shop' as noted on the interior foldout and this would have been distributed at fairs, fetes or Co-operative events.
A trip to Newark, Nottinghamshire, gave me the chance to add to my stranger project. Passing through the Arcade, I glanced in a window and saw Maxine sitting in her shop devoid of customers at that moment and the colours of her hair drew me like a magnet and I immediately decided to go in and ask if she’d be willing to be photographed, even though the interior of the building was quite dark.
Taking the photograph presented me with a few challenges, not least finding somewhere I could get a clear view of Maxine as the shop was crammed with stock. The only usable place was in a fairly dark corner so this meant upping the ISO to 800 which allowed me to use an aperture of f/2.5 and a shutter-speed of 1/60 sec., ensuring I didn’t have to worry about camera shake too much. I think including the clothing in the background helps tell the story of the type of shop Maxine runs.
Maxine’s shop is called Rocket Retro, you can find it online here: www.facebook.com/rocketretroclothing/ The shop in Newark has only been open for five weeks, although it has been an online business for a number of years. Maxine told me the shop has been proving very successful. Maxine said she had been living in Newark for the past two years, originally coming from Lincoln.
Maxine is also a hairdresser and that led to a brief discussion about coloured hair and Maxine told me she had been colouring hers for around ten years, mainly using purple, blue, yellow, and green tones.
When not working Maxine enjoys listening to music and watching bands live of all genres. Maxine also finds happiness in doing normal family stuff.
When I asked what was the one thing Maxine couldn’t live without, she said music and when I wondered what her greatest achievement was, she said her children.
Thank-you Maxine for allowing me to interrupt your working day and for agreeing to me photographing you for my stranger project, I hope you like your portrait.
This picture is #190 in the 100 Strangers project, yes, I’m doing a second 100. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This is my 161st submission to the Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/</a
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Dexter Press
22244-B
CAPA-028398
I’d found my previous stranger, Kate, shopping in a plant store in the Sneinton market area of Nottingham. Kate had been chatting to the shop assistant when I’d been asked by the latter if she could help me, so I introduced the project to them, both liked the idea and agreed to be photographed for it. After photographing Kate outside, I returned to the shop to photograph Chloe.
As Chloe was the only shop personal on duty she asked to be photographed inside the store as she couldn’t leave it unattended. This was fine by me. As the product sold here was cacti, succulents, and other house plants I wanted to show some of them in background to give an idea as to the environment Chloe worked in. A lot of daylight was coming into the building as two walls were almost completely constructed from glass so taking the picture was straight-forward.
The shop is called The Watered Garden and the business has been running very successfully for the past two years, although it has only been in this location since November 2018. In Chloe’s spare time she enjoys the craft of Macramé and the plant hangers and other items for sale in the shop are all made by Chloe. If you’d like to find out more about this shop then you can do so here: thewateredgarden.co.uk/
Chloe told me another pastime of hers is indoor climbing. Something she had done a lot of when she was younger, had then stopped for a while and had recently taken it up again.
I asked Chloe who her first star crush had been on and she said Jeremy Sumpter in his role of Peter Pan in the 2003 film of the same name.
What does Chloe like best about Nottingham? The unique people and places she said. What does she like least about Nottingham? The rapid rise in pay and display parking bays and the endless roadworks.
Just before I left the shop, I had time for one last question and that was to ask what Chloe would say she is most awesome at. Chloe smiled and then said, “Being carefree.”
Thank-you Chloe for allowing me to interrupt your working day and for saying yes to being photographed for my stranger project. I hope you like your portrait.
This picture is #210 in the 100 Strangers project, yes, I’ve decided to do a third round. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This is my 181st submission to the Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/</a
A delightful item of Co-op ephemera and issued to push the sales of the Co-operative Wholesale Society's own goods and services. The Manchester based CWS was the organisation set up by affilicated Co-operative retail societies to produce, obtain and manufacture their own 'brand' of goods and at the time of this item they had over 180 separate factories, works and agricultural estates producing a wide range of foodstuffs and products.
The cover shows the CWS 'Wheatsheaf' that after WW2 would be more genrally adopted as the brand name for many CWS productions. The back cover is an unusual use of a commercial artist by the CWS as this anthropomorphic family of rabbits buying CWS goods is by the prolific artist and designer Harry Rountree (1878 - 1950).
The real treat is when the folder opens as it reveals a die-cut 'ppo-up' Co-op store complete with counter, saleman and shopper. A wide range of CWS goods are advertised including Pelaw Polishes, Avondale and Friary dairy products, CWS Jams, Sauces, Jellies and Pickles, CWS Lowestoft fish products, Co-operative bread and flours and CWS Paint. To add to the effect the lino floor and CWS floor mat (yes, they made their own mats and brushes) is designed to hlep to the look of the store. The banner mentions the important 'divi' or dividend that made membership of a local Co-operative Society a valuable thing.
The folder in the whole is aimed at 'childern who love playing shop' as noted on the interior foldout and this would have been distributed at fairs, fetes or Co-operative events.
37 N. Beacon St.
Watertown, Massachusetts
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42535
CAPA-028399
Christian Dior boutique
309 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(310) 247-8003
Photograph taken on December 30, 2007 by Robert G. Karol Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved.
Grace Tan, right, bags up a grocery purchases for Angela Coffer and her daughters at a Gladstone, Mo. Walmart.
50 Kearny Street.
The most beautiful jewelry store in the world.
Edw. H. Mitchell at San Francisco, CA
CAPA-008803
Louis Vuitton boutique
295 N Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 859-0457
Photo taken November 26, 2007.
Hervé Léger boutique
439 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(310) 275-2550
Photograph taken on February 19, 2008 by Robert G. Karol Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved.