Why I Use Fake Fruit

Around these parts, people are always joking about my excessive use of "fake fruit" for decorating.  Just right now, I can think of a bowl of fake lemons, a bowl of fake pears, a bowl of fake apples, and a plethora of fake gourds in my house.  I just love them.

And last week, when I got home from work, I remembered WHY I like fake fruit so much...

My beloved painted pumpkins?!?  Well... the "N" rotted.  We're talking stuck-to-the-mantel-mold.  Not so cute anymore.

"Hello there, welcome to the Chapma's."  (It has a nice ring to it, no?)

I'll stick to artificial, thank you.;)

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