The windows are fabulously decorated, and the votes have been cast for favorite holiday window displays in West Hartford Center.

By Joy Taylor

Kimberly Boutique took the top prize in the lower Farmington Avenue section of The Center. Photo by Heather Conley Photography

West Hartford Center merchants and restaurants have their windows decked out for the holidays, and the West Hartford Art League sent three professional artists over to discretely pick out their favorite windows. And, new this year, We-Ha.com and the West Hartford Center Business Association invited the community to cast a vote for their favorite windows via this website.

Armeny Custom Jewelry Design’s window won first place on Upper Farmington Ave. Photo by Joy Taylor

In most cases, “the people” and “the artists” voted the same way, but there were a few surprises. Thank you to everyone who participated, and thank you to the participating businesses. It was fun!

The results, and more photos are below.

Here’s how the professional artists voted:

LaSalle Road
FAVORITE: BK&CO
RUNNERS-UP: Lux Bond & Green and Avert

Upper Farmington Avenue
FAVORITE: Armeny Jewelers
RUNNER-UP: Frame Dimensions

Lower Farmington Avenue

Salon Medusa won first place on the South Main Street section of The Center. Photo by Joy Taylor

FAVORITE: Kimberly Boutique
RUNNERS-UP: L.C.R. and Grants

South Main
FAVORITE: Salon Medusa
RUNNER-UP: Sam’s Gyro

Here’s how the community voted:

LaSalle Road
FAVORITE: Central Optica
RUNNERS-UP: BK&Co. and Lux Bond & Green

Upper Farmington Avenue

FAVORITE: Armeny Jewelers
RUNNERS-UP: Claypen and Fleet Feet

Central Optica’s holiday window is the LaSalle Road winner. Photo by Joy Taylor

Lower Farmington Avenue
FAVORITE: Kimberly Boutique
RUNNERS-UP: L.C.R. and Grants

South Main
FAVORITE: Salon Medusa
RUNNERS UP: Sight and Sam’s Gyro