Close up of an unplanned morning glory

Close up of an unplanned morning glory that's wound itself up our back deck. These self seed so we dont even have to do anything to get to enjoy this beauty. They say the best things in life are free and when it comes to wildflowers that is truly the case!!! Enjoy!!! https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #wildflowers #flower #closeup #garden #bloom #blossom #flowers #nature #flowerpower #morningglory
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Metamorphosis of an art show display...

Metamorphosis of an art show display... hung some paintings onto my new displays racks. I'm getting really excited about sharing them with all you folks at the art fair here in Port Stanley Saturday, Sunday, August 3 & 4. Be sure to come by and say hi tomorrow. There's lots of great art from Port Stanley artists waiting to wow you. Port Stanley Calipso weekend festivities are also happening, come and enjoy!!!
 #artfair #artshow #portstanley #localart #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #portstanleycalipso #artdisplay

So I put together all my bits of wood to make some art stands.

So I put together all my bits of wood to make some art stands. I gotta say I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out...mostly. Not perfect but I've never thought they would be, as long as they hold art I consider it a win lol. Want to see how the art fair turns out stay tuned August 3 & 4th is the big event.
#artfair #artdisplay #buildingstuff #portstanleyart #localart #localartist #buyart #artforsale #buildingsupplies #artshow
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Art show display building...

Art show display building supplies. Now to figure out how to put them together so they turn into something useful....hmmmm. Stay tuned to see how it works out lol. The Port Stanley Art Fair happens next weekend August 3 & 4, https://ift.tt/2HYVSOl #artfair #artdisplay #buildingstuff #portstanleyart #localart #localartist #buyart #artforsale #buildingsupplies #artshow
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Did someone say long weekend?

Did someone say long weekend? Ah, yes... time to kick back and start enjoying this summer. This is a shot of the pool here at our condo in Port Stanley...LOVE IT!!! Are you someone you makes lots of plans on holiday weekends or do you like to just sit back and relax? https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #holidayweekend #longweekend #summerweekend #summer #pool #bythepool #swimmingpool #swimmingpooltime #longweekendfun #summershere #summerinport #portstanley
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blooming tree outside our back door

A photo of the blooming tree outside our back door. It lasts for such a short time and then turns into a mess of petals on the deck. The moral is, life is short, enjoy the pretty flowers when you find them because they don't last. http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #floweringtrees #flowers #floweringbush #scenicview #backyard #backyarddesign
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Can we talk about how cute this dog is!!!

Can we talk about how cute this dog is!!! Look at him sleeping nose to nose with his little stuffed moose buddy. It's really so hard to not hug him all the time!!! Even though he's sort of stinky, a bit demanding and sheds fur like crazy, he still makes me feel so happy and full of love when I look at him. http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #hounddog #dog #beagle #beagledog ##cutiepie #doglove #Ilovemydog #beaglesofinstagram #houndsofinstagram #beagle_mania #mydog #dogdays
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Ready to sail away...

Ready to sail away again here in Port Stanley. Here's a shot I took of the Port Stanley sailing club that my husband belongs to. It's so nice to see boats on the water again. I actually went sailing for the first time on the weekend. Gotta say this whole sailing thing isn't easy, lots to do and tinker with to get the boat to go where you want it to!!! Always good to try something new!! What's waiting on your bucket list? http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #sailing #sailboats #portstanley #lakeerie #sailingclub #lakeside #sailaway #comesailaway #boatdocks #boats #waterway #anchorsaway #sailing #lakeliving #lakeerieliving
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We live on kettle creek and have been overrun with Canada geese.

We live on kettle creek and have been overrun with Canada geese. This one has decided that sitting in the middle of the lawn was the thing to do ...fair enough lovely day just for sitting http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #goose #canadageese #canadagoose #chillin #relaxing #intheyard #kettlecreek #portstanley #elgincounty #goosebump #
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This is my sweet pup

This is my sweet pup waiting to go out for a walk. I know I keep taking pictures of him but I can't help myself. Look at that face!!!💕 http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #doglove #doglover #ilovemydog #doglovers #dogslover #beagle #dog #beagles #beaglelove #beaglelife #beagleworld #beaglelover #beagledog #mybeagle #cutebeagle #mydog #mydogiscutest #mydogisthecutest #mydogisfamily #mydogslife #mydogmylife
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So this is the view from my deck...

So this is the view from my deck... just saying..Happy May 2-4 long weekend Canada!!! Lots of beer, sunburn (and rain)... (and pot? ), a Canadian right of passage!!! ....on the lowdown, I'm an older Canadian so, red wine and a lovely tan acquired over the last couple weeks lol..
Enjoy!!! whatever your age and way of enjoying, Cheers!!!!
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Spring is sprung-ing with our lovely row of trees!!!

Spring is sprung-ing with our lovely row of trees!!! So happy to see the buds emerging into leaves (squirrels are happy too). The wonderful bright green is our prize for having endured all the rain. http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #springtrees #springtreesinbloom #treesinspring #treespring #springleavesgreen #firstleavesofspring
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Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day!!! Here's a photo of the present and card I made that i'll be giving to my mom. I love to make mother's day cards for my mom, she's very lovely and always so appreciates them (she loves pink)!! She comes from a generation where mailing greeting cards was a thoughtful way to touch base with loved ones. Cards were like the old school social media, sent in the mail on special occasions along with a note updating family and friends on all the latest news. Fyi, I also made this card available in my shop,... so you can have a lovely card to give your mom too, and you don't even have to leave the house. http://bit.ly/2VuJgqi or on Etsy... https://etsy.me/2Hmci1t . . #mothersday #mothers_day #mom #mothersdaycard_ #mothers_day_gift #mothers_day❤️ #mothers_day_present #mothers_day #mom #mothers_day_gift #mothers_day❤️ #mothers_day_present
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The sun on my painting table

The bright spring sun through my window. I was working away on my computer when the quality of the light on my painting table next to me caught my eye. As an artist, I always try to keep myself open to seeing and appreciating what's around me visually. I think it's also part of a practice called being mindful. What little things have you noticed today just by being present and mindful? http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #mindfulmoment #mindfullife #mindfulliving #mindful #mindfulness #sunlightandshadows #sunlight #artstudio #artspace #drawingtable
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my dog's magical foot

So this is how my dog indicates to me he wants a treat lol. He also taps the door when he wants to go outside to lay in the sun, or taps our legs when he wants something else like a chewie. He believes he has a magical tapping foot. So he taps on the kitchen cabinet door with his foot, repeatedly....till he gets what he wants (treats usually). Next picture, in between taps he stops and glares at me to see if I'm getting the message, (such a bossy boy). Call me petty, but I enjoyed adding a ring of flowers to the photo of him looking at me totally unimpressed... then I laughed and I laughed. http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #doglove #doglover #ilovemydog #doglovers #dogslover #beagle #dog #beagles #beaglelove #beaglelife #beagleworld #beaglelover #beagledog #mybeagle #cutebeagle #mydog #mydogiscutest #mydogisthecutest #mydogisfamily #mydogslife #mydogmylife
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Relaxing!! Enjoying the first warm days of spring

Relaxing!! Enjoying the first warm days of spring by BBQ-ing dinner on the deck in the late afternoon sun, with a glass of wine and a book. Fun to cook AND eat : ) Love it!!!! What's your favorite way to relax on the weekend? http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #winetime #winedinner #bbq #sunnysunday #barbeque #springsun #bbqdinner #relaxingsunday #relaxing #wine #makingdinner #sundaychillvia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPxBU0gzvq/

This is our sweet little hound dog

Happy Sunday!!! This is our sweet little hound dog out on the deck. He looks so lonely out there by himself but he just loves to sit out there and howl at things in the night... foxes, bunnies, skunks or maybe just the moon. What do love to do that's strange but fun? https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #hound #hounddog #houndsofinstagram #dogs_of_instagram #ilovemydog #lonelydog #howlingdog #beagle #beaglelove #beaglesofinstagram #instabeagle
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Winter snow melt creekside at the boat launch

Winter snow melt creekside at the boat launch hut in front of our condo here in port. Seems like winter will never end!! https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #creek #boatlaunch #portstanley #wintermeltdown #snowmelt #kettlecreek #winterwater #winterriver #creekside
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Enjoying a bit of warm sun.

Enjoying a bit of warm sun. Our sweet boy is such a sun dog and takes it wherever he can find it no matter what the temperature outside. What are you doing to enjoy your Sunday? https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #beagle #beaglesofinstagram #beaglelove #sunny #sunnyday #ilovemydog #petstagram #dogoftheday #doglover
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Full moon, just pre-eclipse...

Full moon, just pre-eclipse...hovering over the frozen river here in port. http://bit.ly/1UdOdwc #fullmoon #moonlight #wintermoon #winter #portstanley #lunareclipse #lunareclipse2018 #moon #winter #nightphotography #evening #night
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