Exploring Patterns: Ogee, Paisley, Scroll

Exploring Patterns: Ogee, Paisley, Scroll

Have I mentioned lately that fruit inspires me? Perhaps this is obvious since I write a website about fruit, wrote a children’s book about fruit and spend my free time traveling to farmer’s markets, university citrus collections and foraging...
Exploring Patterns: Polka Dot Fruit

Exploring Patterns: Polka Dot Fruit

Is it just me or do polka dots provide a little burst of instant happiness? As if fruit wasn’t delightful enough, these little beauties also have spunk and style — particularly that dragon fruit. Being a slightly freckly girl though, I must admit I’m...
Exploring Shapes: Flowers!

Exploring Shapes: Flowers!

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I can’t help but think about how much I love this crazy, hearts everywhere and this week it’s flowers. Can you imagine how spectacularly nerdy it would be to receive a bowl of Surinam Cherries and Purple Mangosteen...
Exploring Shapes: Hearts!

Exploring Shapes: Hearts!

Dear Fruit, I know Valentine’s Day isn’t for another week, but I couldn’t wait. I heart you. You are a star! Yours always, Fruit Maven .. 1. Seckel Pears, 2. Rainier Cherries, 3. Blushing Gold Apples, 4. September Yummy Plums, 5. Dr. White...