The Miracle of Snowflakes

As I was trying to come up with some new winter garden flags and had decided I wanted to design a snowflake monogram flag I started scanning the web for inspiration.  I came across a website about a most incredible man whom I am surprised is not more widely known.  His name is Wilson A Bentley otherwise known as "Snowflake Bentley"  This wonderful quote by him from his website http://snowflakebentley.com/index.htm got my attention. 

"Under the microscope, I found that snowflakes were miracles of beauty; and it seemed a shame that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others. Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no one design was ever repeated., When a snowflake melted, that design was forever lost. Just that much beauty was gone, without leaving any record behind."
Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley 1925




He captured over 5000 snowflakes and photographed them.  It was he who came to the conclusion that no two snowflakes are alike.  Do check out the website for lots of wonderful information and gifts pertaining to snowflakes.

 

I can remember as a child catching snow on my mittens and trying to study an individual flake.  They are truly very magical.  This decorative yard flag is in honor of all those little miracles. 

Winter Solstice 2013

Even though I've already had enough cold weather, winter hasn't even officially started.  This year the winter solstice is Saturday December 21st at 12:11 PM (EST).  Although, obviously, I am not a fan of winter, I do look forward to the winter solstice as I know its uphill from there.  As that is the shortest day of the year, I know from then on the days will be getting longer.

As the holidays come and go and the decorative holiday flags come down it will be time to put up our winter garden flags .  This category of decorative flags is very versatile and many can be displayed from Thanksgiving right through Valentine's Day .  We even have one of our very nice mini flags actually called Winter Solstice.

As ironically as it is, even though we have already had frigid temperatures this year, the weather people are predicting temperatures in the 70's for us this Saturday on the winter solstice.  So put on your shorts or coats, depending on the weather where you are and shop our decorative winter flags at Custom Flags and Gifts.  Also stock up on Christmas flags for next year as they are all still 10% through December.

Happy Solstice and Happy Shopping.

 

 



Visit our store to buy our decorative yard flags to enhance your outdoor decor.


Winter Solstice Garden FlagWinter Solstice Garden Flaghttp://www.flagsandgifts.com/winter-solstice-appliqued-garden-flag

Personalize your Holiday Flag

The holiday season is fully upon us.  Most people already have their houses decorated with lights, their trees are up and adorned and their Christmas garden flags are in their yard. Seasonal flags are both fun and beautiful and come in many different themes.  A personalized holiday flag is definitely one way to make sure yours is truly unique and special.  Many decorative flags can have names added. You can make it formal with a family last name or in some cases more casual with first names. The choice is yours. Adding names to your decorative holiday flag is a great way for you to offer Season's Greetings to all who pass by with a very personal touch. These can also make great gifts. 

Thank you for reading,
Josie and Marilee
Custom Flags and GiftsPeace Love Joy Snowman Garden Flag

Christmas Flags

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year.  I love all the decorations.  There are so many different themes and types from Nativity Scenes to Snowmen. Christmas Flags too, are just as versatile.  Holiday flags come in such a variety of designs from whimsical to those with a more traditional religious message.  These seasonal flags are great for adding to your outdoor holiday decor.  They can even be used as beautiful indoor wall art.

Through December you can save 10% on all our seasonal flags.  Thats savings on all our holiday yard flags including Christmas garden flags and house flags plus decorative winter flags. Visit us at www.FlagsandGifts.com to start shopping and save.  View your cart before checkout and apply the code "holiday" to see your savings.

We have a great collection of seasonal flags.  Here are a few:

 Happy Holiday Season
Josie and Marilee
Custom Flags and Gifts