Memories

I mentioned a while ago that I had a studio in Liberty Village many moons ago before gentrification took the area over. This is a recent shot of the entrance to my studio. This small self-enclosed building had been the payroll office for the Toronto Carpet factory. The Factory occupied a whole city block and was made up of several large buildings enclosing an inner courtyard with smaller buildings including this one. I was there in a great time when the whole place was full of artists. Now entering this door takes you into a restaurant. I'll show you more tomorrow. 

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada when we remember the sacrifices of the many veterans who served for us. 

Client

I spotted this sign along Dufferin St and of course had to stop for a shot. It turns out the Client From Hell is a boutique interior design supplier of what looks like high end furnishings. Love the name. 

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

A Wonderful Surprise

 I was driving along Geary Ave when I spotted this fabulous art atop a building. Of course I pulled over and went back for a shot. I love it! There was a fellow in the doorway of the building but he was talking to someone who seemed to be a client so I didn't want to bother him but he did call over to me that the piece was coming down that week. I have no artist info at all. Geary Ave is a street with a mixture of mechanics, brew pubs, artist studios, and industrial spaces with a lot of little restaurants starting to turn up. I fear that gentrification will happen but right now it is a fun street.

Boldly Go

It seemed timely that I came upon this mural on a garage door just after Captain Kirk (aka William Shatner) finally got into orbit. At 90 years of age Shatner became the oldest earthling to go into orbit even if it was for a short while.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

One More Monster From Halloween

I know the day is gone but I spotted this  monster from the Beetlejuice movie after I had already taken my Halloween pics. He looks like a happy sandworm here and not too scary at all. I'm not a fan of horror films but I did love Beetlejuice.

Peek-a-Boo

This squirrel wanted to be where I was sitting and it kept going up and down the tree peeking around to see if I was still there. I eventually left and let him have the bench! 

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

A Door To Somewhere?

While wandering around my old stomping grounds of the Liberty Village neighbourhood I spotted this odd little door between two large buildings. I have no idea what it could lead to. Possibly there is a walkway behind it which leads to another small building. I would love to know what is behind it wouldn't you?