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!

Sunset, Snow and Horses

The sun sets on another day of our deep freeze.

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.

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!

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.

Darth for the Holidays

Darth Vader holiday decor on the door at Dharma Sushi.

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!

Utility Box Art

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

Dinosaur in the Snow

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

Perfect Personalized Plate

"Idaho native" - all covered with snow.

Boise Bicycle Love Doesn't Stop in Winter

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

Idaho Adventures

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

City Hall Fountain

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

Downtown Holiday Decor

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

Frozen

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

Frosting on Everything

An unusual winter for Boise, with snow!

Capitol Snow

Another new fresh coat of fluff for Boise.

Canada Geese Feast

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

Looks Warm Inside

Alavita restaurant invites from the cold street today.

Giant Christmas Tree

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

Capitol Wreath

Decor in the Idaho Statehouse rotunda.

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.

Scary Ride

Dangerous commuting in the snow and ice.

Poinsettia Tree

A tradition in the Idaho Capitol - the poinsettia tree.

Fresh Coat of White

Hillsides are almost covered with the latest snowfall.

Poinsettia Forest

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

Space Exploration in Freak Alley

Astronaut piece in Freak Alley.

Vintage Sign in a High School

Seen in the lobby of the Capital High auditorium.

Modern Hotel Alley Mural

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

A Reindeer and a Goat

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

State Tree

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