Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Winter is fun in the Sandhills of Nebraska!!!

Nothing squirrley about a spring snow here in Valentine, Nebraska. And what fun it is!
 
Last year's leaves are dripping with frozen moisture that fell Saturday, March 9.

These will become fuel for birds returning this spring.

Hot color and cool icicles on this March morning.
Not only were the trees cloaked in frozen precip, so too were the power lines. Winter wonderland and the power stayed on!

What was found in an alley as discarded trash looks more like art with icicles hanging like crystals off a chandelier.
The neutral, rustic, tones are calming and soothing even though the wind was whipping the trees back and forth.
More sculptural trash turned into art!

With drought conditions excessive last year, this moisture is a HUGE blessing!

This icicle was the largest one found while driving around in the winter wonderland.

What do you see here? Signs of spring!
The heavy moisture caused these little pines to bow.
More soothing colors in nature!
It won't be long and the snow will begin falling. Meanwhile, geese are swimming joyfully in this pond.
Thank you for the winter kibble!
It's later in the day Saturday, March 9, heavy, wet, moisture laden snow began falling - again!
It began blanketing trees and branches, already decorated with small icicles.
A small winged one awaits its turn at the feeder.
Keep falling, keep falling...we're grateful and thank You Lord, for every snow flake that falls and every bit of moisture it contains! Looking forward to a GREEN spring and summer!
Deep in the woods, nothing is left untouched by the fallen moisture.
And the snow continues while this deer finds something to satisfy its hunger.  Doesn't winter in the Sandhills make you hungry? There's plenty to see and do! More on this later in the week!




Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The One and Only...gift of good taste!

There is just one Jesus whose birthday we're preparing to celebrate! He's the One and Only...and with this thought in mind, why not give a gift that is also one of a kind. There are some wonderful businesses here in the Sandhills that have unique, one of a kind gifts that also show good taste!

Price's Gallery and Framing has original art work as well as prints with with a Western theme.
The unique wooden animal art is made with woods that haven't been stained and are in their natural state. What intricate workmanship!
The title of this print is "Wishes do Come True." Merry Christmas!
There are lots of choices to be found at Prices Gallery and Framing including wildlife fine art!

Across the street, stop at Janine's Emporium for a cup of coffee (talk about good taste) and browse the original artworks that are created by local artists.
Dave Dorsey has fall colors reflected in what maybe the Niobrara River?
Hedda Matheson used watercolors for this painting that depicts a buck and doe wandering the Sandhills.
Titled Home Sweet Home, this acrylic painting was done by Dave Dorsey.
Nancy Blumenstock used watercolors and ink to create this forest of birch trees.

Almost directly across the street is Plains Trading Company who has several items that showcase good taste as well as one of a kinds! 
 Each one of Pat Schemmer's raku pots is really one of a kind.

 But there's also some rustic good taste that can be imagined with all of these Red Wing bowls. How about a gigantic batch of chocolate chip cookies or even more rustic, oatmeal raisin!
 While wrapping presents, why not enjoy the good taste of one of these designer teas, above, or coffees below? Ahhhhhh....

Not interested in making your own coffee? The gift of good taste can be given all year long with a gift certificate from Auntie D's. Call ahead, and they'll have it waiting for you at their drive up window.

Yummmmmmm....what delicacies and desserts could these pots and pans deliver to your deserving loved ones. It's all in good taste for one of a kind dinners!

 Utensils are handy stocking stuffers and would really be tender to the pots and pans above!

 Served on these Christmas platters and serving dishes, your Christmas table will be a vision of good taste!

Your table will be spectacular with this dishware found at Flower Land! In ivory, sage and red; it's perfect for the Christmas festivities.

 More serving pieces match and will be a symbol of good taste!

 Whether they're for your table or for gifts, these placemats and napkins are nice.
The most important thing about preparing for Christmas is not to get squirrley! It's a celebration of LOVE! His love for us!!! His One of a kind, unsurpassed, deep, down, love! Face it, He's NUTS about you!!!
Merry, merry, Christmas!