Ms Deniston-Peavler has been a gourd artist since 1996 when she was given a large kettle gourd by her sister. As with many things in her life, she lays the blame squarely where it belongs: with her sister. This is all her fault. All of it. So if you need a reason for this gourd stuff, blame her. But while you're at it, check out the galleries and see what Ms. Deniston-Peavler has made out of these silly, addictive things.