The Walker

 

On a sunny afternoon last week I spotted this ladybug walking all around on the roof flashing by our deck. The dark metal must have felt nice and warm after all the cool weather we have been having. This is my first ladybug of the season and I take it as a sign that spring is here.

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

A Smokehouse

 

I happened to go by a smokehouse that had opened not too long ago and got a whiff of the smoke as the meat all soaked it up in an outdoor enclosure. It is only open a few days of the week and opens at noon and closes when the meat runs out. These smokers must hold a lot of meat.

Affordable and Green

 

This small apartment complex was built a few years ago using green and sustainable methods. It was built on city owned land to be affordable and supportive with things like a library and pet area to help with service animals for those who need it. It has been well maintained and looks great don't you think?

Fusion Food

 

Japas is a restaurant on Bloor St W in Koreatown. It serves Japanese style tapas. I have never been in but it sounds intriguing. And I like the style of the building.

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world. 

Fitting In

 

This small apartment building in the Annex neighbourhood fits so well with its neighbours. It has the same style, materials and scale as the surrounding homes and looks to have been well maintained. Not like the empty building a couple of blocks away which I showed you in March (HERE). This is the scale that the city needs more of. 

Welcome

 This lovely mural and door surround was found on a house in the Guadalupe area of San Miguel De Allende and to me it all says "Welcome".  I love all the colours.

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

Annex Semis

 

It is a dull time of year but it is also a good time to take pics of houses before the leaves come out on the trees. I like this pair of large semi-detached homes in the Annex neighbourhood. Each side is so different except for the large arched windows. I like the big porch on the right side but love the little turret on the left.