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CREMINI MUSHROOMS
CREMINI MUSHROOMS was inspired by mushrooms floating in my soup bowl at dinner one evening. Our daughter was amused when, as soon as we cleared the table, I retrieved a mushroom from the fridge and began sketching!
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DAD'S TOMATO
DAD'S TOMATO is inspired by our own summer crops grown from my dad's seedlings each year. Thanks, Dad!
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AVOCADO
AVOCADO was inspired one random day as I was glancing at some ripe avocados sitting in the kitchen basket and contemplating a batch of fresh guacamole. Mmm!
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RADISH
Almost instant gratification when we grow RADISH from seed. Teeny tiny seedlings pop up in just a few days, perky and promising!
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(MELIA LOVES) CANTALOUPE
(MELIA LOVES) CANTALOUPE is inspired by one of our daughter's favorite melons.
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(MELIA LOVES) WATERMELON
(MELIA LOVES) WATERMELON is inspired by another one of our daughter's favorite melons! I was "tasting" refreshing watermelon in my imagination as I designed this card!
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CHERRY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
CHERRY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER is inspired by anticipation of these tasty, juicy orbs making their seasonal appearance at our local farmers market. I always look forward to bowlfuls!
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THE LITTLE PEAR TREE THAT COULD - LARGE
THE LITTLE PEAR TREE THAT COULD (LARGE SINGLE VERSION) is inspired by our own tree which rewards us every autumn with sweet, flavorful fruit despite its forlorn location on the side of the garage.
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THE LITTLE PEAR TREE THAT COULD - SMALL
THE LITTLE PEAR TREE THAT COULD (SMALL TRIO VERSION) is inspired by our own tree which, despite its forlorn location on the side of our garage, rewards us every autumn with sweet, flavorful fruit!
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THE LITTLE APPLE TREE THAT COULD
Several years later after transplanting a spindly little apple tree to a better location, it's much "happier" and producing tasty apples. I think of it as "THE LITTLE APPLE TREE THAT COULD!"
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PERSIMMON
Crisp, sweet PERSIMMON, a favorite fall treat!
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MAD FOR MANDARIN
Oranges of all varieties are a favorite, and I am indeed MAD FOR MANDARIN! My husband's hometown of Auburn, California is a mandarin "capital."
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ARUGULA & PINEAPPLE SAGE LEAVES
Our daughter enjoys wandering around our garden, plucking leaves from herbs and greens and nibbling. ARUGULA leaves & PINEAPPLE SAGE blossoms included!
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH TRIO
BUTTERNUT SQUASH TRIO was inspired by the shapeliness and tastiness of this squash. One of my favorite autumn recipes is a butternut squash bisque garnished with cranberry salsa.
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HARVEST MEDLEY
A HARVEST MEDLEY of pumpkin, butternut squash and gourd. I love autumn's shapes and colors!
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PUMPKIN, BUTTERNUT SQUASH & GOURD
My PUMPKIN, BUTTERNUT SQUASH & GOURD designs featured individually.
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SPOON & SPATULA
As they often do, shapes captured my attention, this time in the kitchen, and inspired SPOON & SPATULA.