The barn dance was a much celebrated event. A time to visit with neighbours, exchange news and perhaps meet a special someone!

“A Night Out”
Rosemont, Ontario

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The barn dance was a much celebrated event. A time to visit with neighbours, exchange news and perhaps meet a special someone!

The children are having a great time, there is nothing like newly fallen snow to bring everyone outside.

“Snow Falls Gently”
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The children are having a great time, there is nothing like newly fallen snow to bring everyone outside.

The Pumpkins are loaded and ready to take home.  Mom will be busy all afternoon baking the much loved pumpkin pies.

“Uncle Joe's Pumpkins”
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The Pumpkins are loaded and ready to take home. Mom will be busy all afternoon baking the much loved pumpkin pies.

It is Christmas Eve, the best day of the year!  The anticipation builds, 
the carolers  sing, Santa is on his way.

“Christmas Eve”
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It is Christmas Eve, the best day of the year! The anticipation builds, the carolers sing, Santa is on his way.

It is time to try out the new skates, to join friends and twirl and 
glide in the frosty air.

“New Skates”
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It is time to try out the new skates, to join friends and twirl and glide in the frosty air.

A tree has been chosen, children hurry by,  a little white cat watches 
from her special place as the village prepares for Christmas.

“Christmas Tree Hill”
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A tree has been chosen, children hurry by, a little white cat watches from her special place as the village prepares for Christmas.

Wonderful aromas waft from the bakery, shoppers bustle about and children 
thrill with excitement, Christmas has come to Ivy Lane!

“Christmas on Ivy Lane”
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Wonderful aromas waft from the bakery, shoppers bustle about and children thrill with excitement, Christmas has come to Ivy Lane!

The air is crisp, the moon is out, it is a wonderful time to skate on the 
olde  mill pond.

“The Good Olde Days”
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The air is crisp, the moon is out, it is a wonderful time to skate on the olde mill pond.

The geese give chase as an unwelcome visitor arrives, a mother robin 
decides to get in on the action as well.

“Wild Goose Chase”
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The geese give chase as an unwelcome visitor arrives, a mother robin decides to get in on the action as well.

Spring is here and visitors gather to see the new puppies, even Fluffy 
peeks into the wagon to see what all the fuss is about.

“The Puppies have arrived.”
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Spring is here and visitors gather to see the new puppies, even Fluffy peeks into the wagon to see what all the fuss is about.

Established in the late 1800s, boasting two railway lines, 
Tottenham was a busy village serving both the townspeople 
and the surrounding farm community.

“The Early Years”
(Tottenham, On)
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Established in the late 1800s, boasting two railway lines, Tottenham was a busy village serving both the townspeople and the surrounding farm community.

Finding the perfect tree makes for an exciting outing. Two brothers have decided to enjoy the winter day with a game of hockey on the frozen brook, who will win?

“Taking Home the Tree”
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Finding the perfect tree makes for an exciting outing. Two brothers have decided to enjoy the winter day with a game of hockey on the frozen brook, who will win?

It's a skating party and everyone is welcome!  Take a spin around the ice, warm up by the fire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, there is lots of fun for everyone!

“The Skating Party”
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It's a skating party and everyone is welcome! Take a spin around the ice, warm up by the fire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, there is lots of fun for everyone!

It is a beautiful winter day in the country!  
The local children are having a great time skating on the pond 
while neighbours exchange their news.

“Stone Hill Farm”
(Rosemont, On)
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It is a beautiful winter day in the country! The local children are having a great time skating on the pond while neighbours exchange their news.

This wonderful old house was known by the locals as the

“The Gables”
(Tottenham, On)
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This wonderful old house was known by the locals as the "Gables". As children we were convinced that it was haunted and Hallowe'en just added to the mystique of ghosts and goblins lurking in the windows. We always rushed past hoping to avoid a "spooky" encounter.

The snow falls gently and the Inn beckons with its warmth and Christmas cheer. A little boy has spotted a special visitor and hopes to share this exciting news!

“The Sugar-Plum-Inn”
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The snow falls gently and the Inn beckons with its warmth and Christmas cheer. A little boy has spotted a special visitor and hopes to share this exciting news!

“Before the Bell Rings”
(Hockley, On)
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The air is crisp and clean as children arrive at school early to visit with friends or play a game of ball in the fresh morning air.

"Crooked Creek Mill"

“Crooked Creek Mill”
Memories came flooding back as I painted this picture. My sister and I loved to ice skate.
I followed her lead, twirling
and spinning to our invisible audience. It was magic!

Harvest time is here and choosing the perfect pumpkin is part of season. A little boy seems to have found just the right one to take home!

“Pumpkin Harvest”
(Hockley, On)
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Harvest time is here and choosing the perfect pumpkin is part of the season.
A little boy seems to have found just the right one to take home!

 

Dining out at a country inn is always such a treat. The Globe Restaurant draws you in with its wonderful fare and warm and inviting atmosphere.

“Lunch at the Globe”
(Rosemont, On)
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Dining out at a country inn is always such a treat. The Globe
Restaurant draws you in with its wonderful fare and warm and inviting atmosphere.

This charming village is nestled in the Hockley Valley with roots dating back to the early 1800s. "The snow falls gently, the sawmill hums and the general store offers its warmth and wares as villagers stop to share their news on this snowy day!"

“Snowy Day”
(Hockley, On)
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This charming village is nestled in the Hockley Valley with roots dating back to the early 1800s. “The snow falls gently, the sawmill hums and the general store offers its warmth and wares as villagers stop to share their news on this snowy day!”

“My Mother’s Store”
(Tottenham, On)
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A Christmas tree shines brightly in the window! Children take in the sites and sounds with wonder and excitement as only children can. Evening falls quietly on the street.

“Lighting the Lanterns”
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The village is always a busy place, especially in preparation for Christmas. Night is coming and it is time to light the lanterns!.

Excitement fills the air as children approach the school in a 
horse drawn wagon. A little girl stands by anxiously on her first 
day with her mother at her side. The older boys bring firewood 
into the school preparing for those chilly days ahead.

“Back to School”
(Rosemont, On)
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Excitement fills the air as children approach the school in a horse drawn wagon. A little girl stands by anxiously on her first day with her mother at her side. The older boys bring firewood into the school preparing for those chilly days ahead.

Every village has a heart of its own and Holly Lane is no exception. Children gather to admire the snowman with hopes of a visit to the Toy Store. A Christmas tree makes its way home as villagers rush to and fro preparing for the upcoming season. “Holly Lane”
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Every village has a heart of its own and Holly Lane is no exception. Children gather to admire the snowman with hopes of a visit to the Toy Store. A Christmas tree makes its way home as villagers rush to and fro preparing for the upcoming season.

Wonderful memories fill my mind whenever I visit my hometown. As children life was carefree and idyllic, a friendly wave from a shopkeeper or a cheerful hello from a passerby. The journey to school was always an adventure.

A Perfect Day”
(Tottenham, On)
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Wonderful memories fill my mind whenever I visit my hometown. As a child, life was carefree and idyllic, a friendly wave from a shopkeeper or a cheerful hello from a passerby. The journey to school was always an adventure.

This wonderful street was a part of our lives for a number of years. I couldn't resist painting this picture imaging what it might have looked like in the 1900's. Our little white cat "Fluffy" is sitting in one of the doorways taking in the scenery.

“Christmas on Mill Street”
(Almonte, On)
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This wonderful street was a part of our lives for a number of years. I couldn’t resist painting this picture imagining what it might have looked like in the 1800’s. Our little white cat “Fluffy” is sitting in one of the doorways taking in the scenery.

Who can resist skating in the winter's moonlight. These two brothers are surely enjoying themselves with their much loved cat, Fluffy, close at hand

“Evening Skate in Stewart Park”
(Perth, On)
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Who can resist skating in the winter’s moonlight. These two brothers are surely enjoying themselves with their much loved cat, Fluffy, close at hand

Let your imagination take you back in time when Sheldon Mill was a centre of activity, a busy and productive place. A family enjoy some well deserved leisure time and toboggans are tested on a nearby hill.

“Sheldon Mill”
(Mono Township)
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Let your imagination take you back in time when Sheldon Mill was a centre of activity, a busy and productive place. A family enjoy some well deserved leisure time and toboggans are tested on a nearby hill.

If you listen closely you can hear the jingle of the bells as a sleigh passes quietly in the night. Skaters glide in the moonlight caught up in the magic and stillness of a winter's evening.

“Skating on the Tay”
(Perth, On)
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If you listen closely you can hear the jingle of the bells as a sleigh passes quietly in the night. Skaters glide in the moonlight caught up in the magic and stillness of a winter’s evening.

Family gatherings at my grandparents farm were always a special time, and what better time than Christmas! With the wood stove crackling and aromas filling the air the farm house was abuzz with fun and excitement.

“The Homecoming”
(Schomberg, On)
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Family gatherings at my grandparents farm were always a special time, and what better time than Christmas! With the wood stove crackling and aromas filling the air the farm house was abuzz with fun and excitement.

When I was growing up, a farmer would sometimes come to town with a horse drawn wagon. With those early memories a painting soon came to life. Villagers gather to say hello and a treat is quickly found for a curious horse.

“A Day in the Village”
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When I was growing up, a farmer would sometimes come to town with a horse drawn wagon. With those early memories a painting soon came to life. Villagers gather to say hello and a treat is quickly found for a curious horse.