Love is in the Air

leading up to, on the day and the day after Valentine’s Day

Everywhere you look there are signs for this special day.

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I’m not one for big, expensive fancy gifts. I’m more about the kind gestures and thoughtful cards with expressions of love. In the past my husband has hand painted me some fun cards. This year he posted a special card for our grandchildren. For me he made a very special dinner, with a cocktail before dinner and wine with dinner.

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…of course flowers

Cee’s Which Way Challenge With Snow

thanks to Cee for hosting the Which Way Challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2024/01/04/cwwc-which-ways-with-snow-or-the-color-white/

Last night we had our first significant snowfall this winter. My husband was out early shovelling the snow on our side and over at the neighbours on the opposite side of the street.

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Taken from our bedroom window and looking down the street toward the lake

Getting Ready for Two Shows

a very busy week

Today. Kevin and I are participating in a Holiday Gift Fair at Montgomery’s Inn. Originally I was only going to display our photo and art cards and a few small paintings but I decided to fill in the display with some Christmas items that I whipped up in the last few days. Here is a sample of what’s going on our table.

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On Friday I’m going to Women’s Art, downtown to help set up the next show called Small Gems. It’s our annual fundraiser where all the art is small and costs no more than $400.00 but averages at about $120.00. I’m submitting three pieces from my last show so all the hard work is done. Saturday is the official opening reception which I will also be attending.

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Kevin’s Winter Inspired Art

now that the outdoor studio has closed for the winter Kevin is using his iPad to create art

The following pieces were all created using Procreate, a wonderful program to make digital art. I’m amazed at how much he produces in a week. All these winter themes were inspired by our trip to the east coast and in particular the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia.

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