Head over heels!

This exuberant sculpture on Elm Street (near the AZ Inn) is so joyful. Wouldn't you love to feel like that every day?

Force of nature ~

This kooky kaleidoscope-like fence caught my eye in midtown. Looks like the homeowners used lots of recycled wood and had fun making an unusual design. Then I walked around the corner and saw that they had also made a cut out window to accommodate a thriving bush. Nice!

Flowers to go ~

The Mayfield Florist shop is located in a building that was once a pharmacy or a bank with a drive up window. They don't actually use the window (inside it's just a display area) but it's an interesting concept, don't you think? For that guy running a little late to pick up his girlfriend... just drive up, get your flowers, and you're on your way! Maybe I'm onto something here....

Tucson is truly a winter wonderland ~

Because we get a huge snowfall so rarely, many Tucsonans rush to capture the landscape transformation in photographs. I am so happy to share this beautiful portfolio of images that have been submitted by local residents. Sunrise, sunset, snow on mesquite trees, and vivid purple violets blooming in spite of it all...  Enjoy! Huge thanks to Karen Lustig and Rhonda Spencer for sharing their images of Tucson-in-the-Snow.

A drive you'll never forget ~

For all of you who love the Desert Museum, I am thrilled to share these photos from earlier this week that  take you along on the snowy drive from Tucson to the Museum grounds. Driving west on Speedway you navigate along a very curvy roadway that takes you through Gates Pass. Check out the forest of saguaros in the snow! Once you arrive on the property you see the venerable Desert Ark blanketed in snow and the front patio benches and trees similarly frosted. Last, a peek through an office window that perfectly captures the beauty and the serenity of the snowstorm. Enjoy!

Permanent rug ~

Many rug collectors display their treasures on their walls as pieces of art. This beautiful "rug" is an intricate tile mural by local artisan Saul Ortega. It's part of the public art displayed at the Pima County OneStop Center.

Snow stroll ~

These javelinas don't mind our recent snow at all! A permanent fixture to greet visitors at the Desert Museum, they are bronze sculptures by artist Mark Rossi.  Isn't the color combination here beautiful - the red patio and the white snow provide a remarkable contrast to the artwork.