Jack-O-Lantern

I found this great little pumpkin candle at the grocery store that I had fun painting yesterday morning! However, the candle I found to go in it while I was painting was not my favorite scent.  My husband and I found a great mix of cinnamon bark essential oil, beeswax and vanilla that we melt frequently in our Scentsy fragrance burner.  It smells great and has no toxic chemicals!  I highly recommend.

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Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Gourd!

I found these great pumpkins and this gourd at our local health food store.  I couldn't resist all their character with the long stems and fun colors.  After I'm done painting the pumpkins I might try my hand at some homemade pumpkin filling for pies and muffins and such.  Yum!

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There's One in Every Crowd

We got these delicious peaches from a friend who has a bumper crop on his peach tree.  Thinking about making peaches and cream pancakes tomorrow!

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Apples and Cider

Still in the fall mood.  I didn't think I had anything around the house that reminded me of Fall, but serendipitously this painting turned out looking a lot like Halloween to me.  My husband and I usually start watching Halloween movies around this time of year!  Unfortunately for him, I'm a lightweight when it comes to scary movies - so bring on the Adam's Family series and Hocus Pocus!

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Apple Stacks and Cinnamon Sticks

My husband and I have really been excited about fall flavors this year.  We've been experimenting with lots of cinnamon!  We'll see what delicious treats we can create with the apples as well.

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Fall Feeling

I've been really getting into the spirit of Fall lately.  Also, I'm enjoying the cooler weather we have here in Utah.  My family and I went on a beautiful mountain drive on Friday to see the colors and it was magical!

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Tea Cups

I've been really missing my morning tea and coffee lately.  Since I found out I'm expecting I've been trying to stay away from the coffee and caffeinated tea.  This morning I thought I'd paint some coffee cups and tea to replace me actually having any!

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Little Green Bottles

Wanted some new colors this morning and it seemed like I haven't painted much pink lately. I haven't yet invested in or created a shadowbox for my still life subjects, so the stormy overcast lighting here today was wonderful.

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Aloe Ha Tomatoes!

We've had this Aloe plant for 4 years and have given it minimal care.  Somehow it's still with us.

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Fiesta

I was going for Fall colors this morning, but peppers seem to always remind me of a Summer party.

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Beets and Beans

More delicious vegetables from my Dad's garden.  I've decided green beans are fun to paint! (and eat).

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Grandpa's Tomatoes

Just got a bunch of Tomatoes from my Dad.  He grows a beautiful garden every year.  We have so many that I'm thinking we'll make some spaghetti sauce or some salsa.  Yum!

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Tomatoes on the Vine

Played with some organic shapes this morning.  My daughter Cami, had a really hard time leaving the luscious looking tomatoes alone while Mom painted them.

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Family of Four

I'm happy to announce that we're expecting one more member (little cutie- Ha!) to join our family in May!  My husband, daughter and I are really excited!

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Homemade Granola

I had fun this morning painting the homemade Paleo granola I just made last night.  My husband and I have been eating Paleo style for about 6 years now and we truly love it.

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