Posts Tagged as ‘Art’

December 16, 2008

Boise Christmas Light Displays – 2008

Alright!  Get the horses ready Matilda, we’re goin’ a light gazin’!
I scarcely could believe my eyes when I found this online, and you won’t want to miss it. (Shh…don’t tell Clark Griswald…he’s likely to go nuts over this one…)   Here’s the display from 2007:

The “artist” does not have a video up [...]

December 12, 2008

Save the Date – to heck with Outlook

Christmas gift idea #3.  Okay, here’s another for family and friends who LOVE Boise, but maybe don’t want to be committed to a large poster on their wall – or get tired of the same scene easily.
David Day, one of my favorite Boise/Idaho photographers just released his 2009 calendar.  I think I’m going to have [...]

December 10, 2008

Gifts Off The Wall

Do you have an art-lover in your family?  What about someone who moved away from Idaho who might appreciate an artful memory? 
Ward Hooper is one of the valley’s premier graphic designer/artist/illustrators, well-known for his poster style art that reflects the golden age.  I ran into Ward’s wife recently who told me he’s opening up a [...]

December 9, 2008

Hats off to this Christmas Gift idea…

I’ve always had a penchant for hats.  I often wish more ladies had the guts to wear great hats…and gloves (and honestly, we’d probably all be a lot healthier if we wore gloves more often b/c we wouldn’t pick up as many germs!!!).  Anyway, I have the great fortune of having a dear friend who [...]

November 20, 2008

Trashy Treasure “Pop” Art

Hey discovered a cool “new to me” GREEN artist in Boise.  Check out: http://misscourageous.blogspot.com/
She recycles record vinyl, bottle caps, game pieces and more to make some really cool stuff.  Check it out!  I may need to find her next time I’m at the market!
I especially love these recycled record vinyl drink charms:

August 20, 2008

Art from the Toilet!

One of the things I always look forward to the most in September is Art in the Park.  An annual event that happens the first weekend AFTER Labor Day in September, each year at Julia Davis park.  I have MANY fond memories of this event as a child and an adult. 
I love art.
Lucky for me, [...]

July 26, 2008

Oh what should I do???

Sorry folks if you’ve been missing your latest fix of things to do on the weekend…  I’ve been a little MIA and spotty at best, I know.  But hey, it’s SUMMER!  In a brief attempt to redeem myself with my faithful following few, here are a few notable mentions for this weekend!
Canyon County Fair – [...]

July 2, 2008

Company Coming?

If you are like us, you might be having guests coming in from out of town.  We are still working on our FUN LIST for the weekend, but here are a few things earning top consideration:
Thursday night: dinner…  Not sure on this one, if I don’t decide to turn my guests into guinea pigs on [...]

June 23, 2008

A Staycation – at HOME!

I had no idea the buzz out on the Internet in travel circles about this word.  STAYCATION
The more I read, the more I like.  With the high price of gas, it’s becoming a hugely popular idea.  So, in the spirit of saving gas, this post is all about a staycation AT HOME.  Here are some ideas – some [...]

February 13, 2008

Just for the Book Worms and Art Admirers…

I was excited tonight to get an e-mail from an old friend and colleague who told me she’s started not one, but TWO new blogs! One on her artwork (lots of pictures) and the other on books she’s read and reviewed (some on her radio segment on The River).  If you’re inclined to read, or [...]