The Pear and Apple Tree

Sometimes you draw something and initially don't like it, then you tweak, tweak, tweak and somehow find the right formula. Both of these illustrations are the result of that oddball process. Yes, now I like them.


Pear Tree :: see original post here

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Apple Tree :: see original post here

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E is for Eggs Benedict

This is my absolute favorite breakfast food. I'll eat it at any meal...and often do.

Don't forget to check out my recipe card giveaway at Palate-to-Pen!

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Holiday Giveaway

Being in a festive mood today I thought I'd have a little fun and give away three free prints. To toss your name in the running all you need to do is:

1. Follow me on Facebook (click here)
2. Sign up for my eNewsletter (click here)
3. Make a comment below to let me know you did #1 and #2

I'll choose three names at the end of the day on December 2 (and post the winners December 3) . Each winner can pick any print they'd like from this blog. I won't even charge shipping. Good luck and I look forward to hearing from you! Find the winners here!
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Two Apples

No April Fools here. I just wanted to let the playing card design show a little more than usual. Have you ever took a really close look at my paintings to see if you can find the underlying card suits and numbers pop through? You can only see some of them, so look hard. No foolin. {available}

A is for Apple

With a baby in the house again I've been re-appreciating all the early-reader children's books on our shelves. Of course, many of them highlight food. A good way to start that early spark for yummies.

Fresh Fruit

Though we have office days of sugar-overload, some days staff bring in wonderful plates of fresh fruit. Last Thursday a co-worker did just that - sliced apples, oranges and grapes. It was refreshing and helped ease a long budget meeting. {thanks Ed!}

An Apple Snack

I feel pretty lucky sometimes that my kids actually crave healthy snacks. One thing they love is apples. They are happy to just crunch into them whole or we use that snazzy metal cutter that creates perfect little apple slices. Either way its a nice juicy treat. {sold}