Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Autumn Decor Isn't Just a Perfect Pumpkin

Warty, webby, wrinkled, spotted. Autumn decor moves beyond the perfect pumpkin.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Art Deco Style and Ghost Stories

The Hoff Building, originally Hotel Boise, was designed with Art Deco style. Much of it disappeared with remodeling, but some has been brought back through restoration projects. Stories abound about the building being haunted.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Idaho Flair

Idaho pinbacks...and one that could come in handy if you need an excuse for a cocktail or to leave work early.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Giant Fireplace

A relic, for sure. It's been retro-fitted to be a charcoal grill at the center. This is behind the Boise Art Museum in Julia Davis Park.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Afternoon Tea - Daughters of the British Empire

Musical entertainment at the tea this afternoon, Barber Park Event Center.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Peek-a-Boo

One of two young deer foraging for snacks with their mother.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Football Weekend

Downtown Boise getting ready for the Boise State University Football game.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Sidewalk Seating

A salute to Boise State University at Thomas Hammer coffee.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Jack-o-Lantern Gourds

These are for sale at the Hyde Park Street Fair in Camel's Back Park.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Underground Street Art

This one is in a parking garage. Enjoy the weekend!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Autumn in the Air Today

The view still looks like summer, but, the breeze tells a different story today. These flags are flying in the Boise City Hall Plaza.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Free Gourds

So cool when folks share the harvest. I took two warty gourds. Thank you!

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Alaska-Bound

I have no judgment on the story. This is a regular view that cannot be be overlooked in Boise.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Bicycle Decor

Patio decorations in Downtown Boise.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Postage Stamp Park Full of Boise Artifacts




C.W. Moore Park is a postage-stamp sized park in Downtown Boise. It's filled with city relics and pieces of history salvaged from torn-down buildings and remodeled systems. The water wheel was originally in Morris Hill Cemetery and used to run the irrigation system. Other vintage architectural details below include arches, keystones, name stones, date stones, carriage stepping stones and historical items.










Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Salute to Oregon Trail Pioneers

This small, stone obelisk is on the Idaho Capitol grounds - a monument to Oregon Trail pioneers.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Monday, September 1, 2014