Sweet Dreams

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Gold Beets

I’ve never been a big beet fan. On second thought, I’ve never even tasted a beet!  However, all of that changed a few days ago when I spotted these gold beets in the organic vegetables at HEB.

I had absolutely no intention of eating them but was instantly inspired to paint them!

 

 

I loved the colors and how they pop on the white background.

Rosy corals and the yellow greens.

So fresh and fall-ish.

 

 

 

I enjoyed painting these beets so much….

 

 

…that I decided to chop them up, toss with olive oil, spread in a single layer and roast at 400 for 30 minutes.

 

 

Wow, what a nice surprise! They were really good. The texture reminded me a little of a potato and the taste, a bit like a carrot. I liked them and will try them again soon.

 

Maybe this weekend, with breakfast.

Hash browned beets, anyone?

 

Romantic Prairie Home

Have you ever dreamed of buying an old house

like this……

and repurpose it into a beauty like this?

My friend Nancy, and her husband did just that!

They turned this…into this…. and now it looks like…

this!!!

Can you believe it! Isn’t it exciting?

Want to see more?

Here is the kitchen. Before…

 

and after. I can’t get over it. Didn’t they do an

awesome job?

Truly stunning.

If you are like me and LOVE this sort of thing,

visit Nancy’s blog, Romantic Prairie for the entire story.

You’ll also enjoy visiting Ella Elaine, in McKinney,

Texas.

Congratulations, Nancy! I can only imagine all

that went into this project but I hope you have

enjoyed turning this old treasure into your ‘new’

home. May you love each and every day and

fill it with happiness.

 

Fall blessings!

Fall check list:

Decorate front porch with pumpkins and mums.

Make a pot of soup.

Bake Kale chips.

Walk everyday!

Paint a still life of gold Beets and then…

Roast them.

Scatter Larkspur seed in flower beds.

Plant daffodil bulbs.

Finish projects in garage to sale at Marta & Friends.

Paint daily.

 

My Sister’s House

My sister is one of the cutest, sweetest, most thoughtful people I’ve ever known. Lynnette is everyone’s best friend. She sparkles, she cooks, she hums and she sews. She’s the first to arrive and the last to go. If you need anything, she’s there is a flash. Whether it be a home cooked meal in a time of need, dream drapes for your house, or a weather update via the Doppler radar. There is no limit to her generosity.

Last week, I drove to Arlington to see her and like always, we had so much fun. No one she brings out the silliness in me like my sister. I love being with her! Like Lynnette, her house is warm and inviting. So here is a quick peek at the fairy good-ness overflowing inside. Love is spoken here.

I love you, Lynnette.

You are a reflection of God’s beauty and grace.

I’m watching and taking notes.