Fearless Friday, Gearing Up for Inktober
Daily art challenges are a great way to get in the habit of daily drawing or painting It’s fun, and challenges are a great way to improve your skills, stretch your boundries and learn new things You can share your art on social media and be inspired by what other artists are doing I am … Continue reading
Halloween Decorating Ideas
I am participating in a Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop coming up on Oct. 10 I have been looking through the archives for ideas and things I can use for a tablescape and inspire myself to start decorating for Halloween Have you started decorating for Halloween? I’m sharing some photos of vignettes from the past to … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Maple Bacon, Apple & Caramelized Onion Tart
This puff pastry tart is a little sweet from the apples, tangy from the sharp white cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and savory from the crispy bacon It can be an appetizer, side dish or main course Perfect for this time of year! I made easy work of the caramelized onions by doing them in … Continue reading
Sunday Supper, 10 Yummy Fall Soups
I’m in full Fall soup mode, there is nothing better than getting cozy with a nice hot bowl of soup as the days get shorter and the temps get cooler I’ve rounded up some favorites that are simple to make and guaranteed to satisfy! Beer Cheese soup is a must for our Fall menu, This … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Rosy Rooster
I saw some fun Botanical Rooster art by Michele Norman on Pinterest and just had to trying painting my own I liked this one too, but can’t source the artist No sketch today, I wanted to paint my rooster free and loose with watercolor I started with the head Two large circles for the roses … Continue reading
Blooming Pumpkin
Fall has finally arrived and I have been busy decorating and gathering ideas for all things Fall! Today I am joining a group of very talented ladies for our monthly Creative Craft Hop Thank you Donna for being our great hostess! Welcome friends, readers, and visitors from Modern on Monticello I have a serious passion … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Spinach, Sausage & Tomato Tortellini Soup with Panini Toasts
Soup season has officially begun and I’m sharing a wonderful soup to kick things off! This irresistible soup can be made on the stove top, in the instant pot, or in a slow cooker This beautiful presentation is brought to you by my son, the “Chef” When he is creating in the kitchen I love … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Buttercream
Have you had pumpkin anything yet this year? A pumpkin spice latte perhaps~ How about a slice of Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Buttercream? Yes please! This cake has the flavors of Fall in every tasty bite Not only is it very moist and delicious, it’s very easy to make too! The box of Spice … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Halloween Fun with Paint
Now that pumpkins are starting to appear, I’ve started thinking about Halloween I rounded up some favorite art craft ideas to get you in the mood and you don’t have to be an artist to make them! This Haunted Mansion is painted to look spooky I painted it with the dry brush technique~ using a … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Pumpkins & Polka Dots!
I shared photos of my favorite grocery store recently and found myself going back to the store for another look Last year I bought several small MacKenzie-Childs knock-off pumpkins from this amazing gift shop area {much easier on the wallet than the real deal} 😂 I decided they needed some cousins! Then I saw this … Continue reading
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