Saturday, December 31, 2016

Potato Drop - Happy New Year!

Every year, a giant potato is "dropped" from a crane in Downtown Boise to kick off the New Year. Home versions of the "potato drop" are warmer and fun with friends!

Friday, December 30, 2016

Sunset, Snow and Horses

The sun sets on another day of our deep freeze.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Icicle Hall of Fame

Throwback Thursday: 3 years ago, this giant icicle was removed from the side of Grinkers Grand Palace - an arcade in Eagle.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Top 9 Photos

A collage of the top 9 photos this year. Interestingly, although I post the same photos on social media, the popularity of images is not the same. Tomorrow, I'll share the top photos from Facebook. I do note that folks like nature, art, change and porches!

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

French Fries for All

Art inside the Boise Fry Co., Downtown Boise. Smiles really are that big when sampling all the different varieties of fries offered.

Monday, December 26, 2016

Darth for the Holidays

Darth Vader holiday decor on the door at Dharma Sushi.

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Merry Christmas - Still Gardening in Winter in Boise

The photographer at this site is an avid gardening, even in winter in Boise. Here is a collage of digging in the snow this morning to uncover fresh herbs for Christmas Day cooking. Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Utility Box Art

This piece that salutes diversity in Boise is near Rite-Aid on State St.

Friday, December 23, 2016

Dinosaur in the Snow

A garden decor dinosaur with custom crocheted hat, mittens and scarf.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Perfect Personalized Plate

"Idaho native" - all covered with snow.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Boise Bicycle Love Doesn't Stop in Winter

Fat tire biking sends folks into the foothills, even during snow storms.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Idaho Adventures

Coffee mug at a kitschy store in Boise's West End. 

Monday, December 19, 2016

City Hall Fountain

Black and white view of the frozen fountain at City Hall.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Downtown Holiday Decor

Another night of snow and it's quiet in Downtown Boise.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Frozen

After the latest round of snow storms, a deep freeze has take hold of Boise.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Frosting on Everything

An unusual winter for Boise, with snow!

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Capitol Snow

Another new fresh coat of fluff for Boise.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Canada Geese Feast

A flock of Canada geese picks through the snowflakes in a park for lunch.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Looks Warm Inside

Alavita restaurant invites from the cold street today.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Giant Christmas Tree

Look at this huge Christmas tree. How did they get the star up there?

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Capitol Wreath

Decor in the Idaho Statehouse rotunda.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Snowman in the Fog

A lone snowman in Kleiner Park. Kiddos are sledding in the fog and frozen grass with patches of snow in the background.

Friday, December 9, 2016

Scary Ride

Dangerous commuting in the snow and ice.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Poinsettia Tree

A tradition in the Idaho Capitol - the poinsettia tree.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Fresh Coat of White

Hillsides are almost covered with the latest snowfall.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Poinsettia Forest

Row after row at Edwards Greenhouse. Most are taped off with "sold" signs.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Vintage Sign in a High School

Seen in the lobby of the Capital High auditorium.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Modern Hotel Alley Mural

A zoom in on Judas Arrieta's Wonder Stories mural on the backside of Boise's Modern Hotel.

Friday, December 2, 2016

A Reindeer and a Goat

ne of Boise's resident reindeer. A small herd lives behind Cloverdale Funeral Home, along with a goat friend.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

State Tree

Always a favorite because it's loaded with lights. Located in front of the Statehouse.