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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Painting spotlight art show

Painting spotlight from the Port Stanley art show at the Windjammer Inn (reservations suggested). Bright colorful fall landscape reflections. You can see this original painting live and in person till mid June (along with 19 of my other paintings). Come to Port for the beach, a bite and some art!!!😎 http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #portstanley #localart #localartist #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley #fallcolorsart #autumnart #redtrees #painting #art #artwork #reflections #colorfulart #elgincounty
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drive by the beach

I always do a quick drive by the turnaround at the beach when I come home from being in the city. Always so lovely to decompress and look out at the lake. I love living in Port Stanley!!!!! http://www.CathyHorvathBuchanan.com #beachwalk #beachside #beachlife #beach #lakeerie#elgincounty #portstanleybeach #portstanleyontario #portstanley #beach #lake #lakeliving #lakeside #lakeerieliving #beachside
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Art show spotlight here in Port Stanley

Painting spotlight from the art show here in Port Stanley at the Windjammer Inn (reservations suggested). Picture big bright red poppies lakeside view on a lovely sunny day. You can see this painting live and in person till mid June (along with 19 of my other paintings). Come to Port for the beach, a bite and some art!!!😎 http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #portstanley #localart #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley #coastalgarden #poppies #redpoppies #redflowers #painting #art #artwork flowerpainting #coastalart
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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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Spotlight on another one of my painting

Spotlight on another one of my painting from the art show here in Port Stanley at the Windjammer Inn (reservations suggested).A colorful lakeside garden view on a lovely sunny day. You can see this painting live till mid June (along with 19 of my other paintings). Come to Port for the beach, a bite and some art!!!😎 http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #portstanley #localart #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley #coastalgarden
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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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Painting spotlight on 'Wild Waterside Tulips'

Painting spotlight on 'Wild Waterside Tulips' another one of my paintings showing here at the Windjammer Inn in Port Stanley (along with 19 other original paintings). This painting captures all the color and motion of sunny day of spring tulips bending in a waterside garden breeze. Come to Port for the beach, a bite and some art!!!😎 http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #portstanley #localart #tulipart #flowerpainting #landscapepainting  #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley
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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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Mothers day!!! I love it when there's something to celebrate!!!

Mothers day!!! I love it when there's something to celebrate!!! Spring is the perfect time to honor mothers. It's the time of year that's filled with fresh new life, abundance and flowers. I made this bright colorful design so you can have something pretty to celebrate mothers day everywhere.... on all your digital devices + a download printable for your wall. Enjoy!!
http://bit.ly/2HaDShX also on Etsy https://etsy.me/2VwmRZT . #mothersday #mothers_day #mom #mothers_day_gift #mothers_day❤️ #mothers_day_present #mothersdayart #mothers_day #mom #mothers_day_gift #mothers_day❤️ #mothers_day_present
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Another reveal of one of my paintings on show

Another reveal of one of my painting from the art show here in Port Stanley at the Windjammer Inn (reservations suggested). This piece is pure lake, you can almost feel the wind in your hair. You can see this painting live till mid June (along with 19 of my other paintings). Come to Port for the beach, a bite and some art!!!😎 http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #portstanley #localart #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley

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More coloring art for Mother's Day!

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I've been happily working away on making some more coloring art! I just love making these drawings!! With thoughts of mothers day just around the corner I made this DIY coloring card kit for mother's day. Fun to color (for kids & adults) and fun to give. Lots of wonderful words that describe moms. Includes envelope + instructions + and signup to get useful coloring tips!!!😍 http://bit.ly/2LoXbJG or on Etsy... https://etsy.me/2VLkmC4 . . #mothersday #mothers_day #mom #mothers_day_gift #mothers_day❤️ #mothers_day_present #mothers_day #mom #mothers_day_gift #mothers_day❤️ #mothers_day_present #mothersdaycoloring #mothersdaycoloringfun

Working on a sketch for a custom painting

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Working on a sketch for a custom 3 panel painting. Big summer beach view for someone with lots of wall space. If you've ever thought about how to you could get custom art, check out the custom art page on my website to see how it works. http://bit.ly/2GWtRF1 #customart #customartwork #customartist #artcommission #commissionart #sketch #commissionartist #commissionartwork #drawing #drawingart

The art show continues ...

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The art show continues here in Port Stanley with another one of my paintings at the Windjammer. Great food, charming village, colorful art for sale. Don't miss out, only showing till june 17th. http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #localart #portstanley #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart ##originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley #artshow

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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'ode to daffodil love'

So here's one of my photos I call 'ode to daffodil love' lol. Those of you who love spring flowers will totally groove on this shot. I'm a huge spring flower lover!!!! After making it through another long cold winter these beauties kick off spring with a wonderful happy burst of sunny yellow!!! Daffodils are the gateway flower, they show all the others how it's done. Thank you daffodils for spreading the joy of spring!!!!!!😍 flower power baby!!!
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Another original painting

Another one of my original paintings in the art show at the Windjammer Inn here in Port Stanley. Great food and original paintings including this one of colorful buildings and harbor reflections. I have about 20 paintings in all now showing (and for sale) until mid-June. Come to Port for the beach, a bite and some art!!! http://bit.ly/2XiceWL #portstanley #localart #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwm_CnUhtjH/