More Laneway Houses

 

Yet more laneway houses that I recently spotted. They seem to be popping up all over the older parts of the city which have laneways. I much prefer the one on the right with the wood facade. The one on the left disappears behind that large shrub.

Hidden Dogs

 

At a first glance this looks like a totally abstract mural but then you notice the little dog down in the bottom left. Looking around you can see a little pink dog just right of the middle. The only artist info is WF25.

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

A Nice Welcome

 

There is something about this house that feels quite welcoming to me. And of course I like the nice balcony upstairs.

Got Any Treats?

 

This cheeky squirrel was just a few feet away fro me as I walked along a path and he was quite determined to get some type of food from me. I had lots of time to pull out my camera and take a few shots while he stared me down.

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

Like A Mirror

 

Earlier this summer this pond in Wychwood Park was covered in duckweed but as the weeds die back the reflections have appeared. As you can tell the pond is totally surrounded by trees.

Autumn Is Here

 

The Goldenrod is flowering which is a sure sign that the seasons are changing. This large patch was growing by a small creek and looked so lush that I had to stop for a pic.

Transit Signs

 

This collection of transit signs was found along the wall in the Wychwood barn which I showed you yesterday. These are major intersections in the city and it is likely that the signs were on display in those spaces. I love the graphic look of them.

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

A Fine Reuse

This is the interior of one of the old streetcar barns at the Wychwood Barns community centre and park. The barns were built as a streetcar maintenance facility in 1913 and have been converted into a multi-use space with theatres, artist studios, event spaces and more. This is barn 2 which is used as a space for a weekend farmers' market as well as various shows and even for wedding receptions. It is a great space with all of those skylights.
 

Happy

 

This happy face was spotted on a utility box outside of a public library which is a good spot for a cheerful child.

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

Careful Walking

 

This another shot of the fountain in Mirvish Village. It is activated by pressing a button over by that wall on the right. I can foresee lots of unsuspecting people getting wet while standing near the fountain when the sidewalk spurts up suddenly around them.

Keeping Warm

 

We had a cool morning a couple of weeks ago and I happened to be at the grocery store where there is a flock of about 20 pigeons who live around the parking lot. It was the first time I have ever seen them all down onto the asphalt trying to keep warm as it had been sunny earlier. There were pigeons hunkered down everywhere.

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

Brunch Anyone?

 

Brunch is a very popular thing here and this was the recent scene at a restaurant as people lined up to get a table. It would have to be very good food before I would wait that long.

It's A Jungle Out There

 

This ivy had grown all the way up a telephone pole and was beginning to cover over the streetlight that I spotted along Palmerston. It all looked quite lush.

A Fun Teacher

 

I saw this sign posted on a pole and thought it was great. Some raccoons are so talented.

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

Ivy House

 

I have always liked this house in the Annex neighbourhood, particularly the details around the porch. The ivy along the side wall looks so lush and it looks like they keep it trimmed.

Neighbourhood Watch

 

The chicken mural that I first showed a couple of weeks ago is finished and those eyes are now keeping watch along their laneway. The artist for this one is roanTO.

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

A Beauty

 

Another beautiful Hibiscus that I spotted at a corner store. I have still resisted buying one even though I love them.

Slow Walk

 

I think this is a cicada which I spotted walking very slowly across the pavement in a laneway. At first I thought that it was dead but when I got closer to it the poor thing started to walk faster. It has the look of an ancient fossil about it.

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

Among The Trees

 

I usually take pics of these turreted homes in the Annex neighbourhood in winter when there are no leaves to block the view but this looked so peaceful as I wandered by. And the young man on the left busy on his phone was just a timely addition.

An Entranceway

 

I like the contrast between this old Annex house and the modern metal planters along the walkway leading to the entrance. And all of the plants look happy.

Party On!

 

I love the name of this bar on St Clair Ave W. It sounds like the perfect place for a party. I had to stand out into traffic for the pic so have cut off the bottom of the place.

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

Pretty Pink

 

It seems to have been a good year for Echinacea since I have seen lots of it around and it all looks quite healthy like these ones do. I love the pink.

A Big One

 

It was impossible to get the whole of this mural into a shot and so after trying several times this is probably the best I can do. Titled "Yellow Oasis" by artist Yasaman Mehrsa, it shows how nature is around us often hidden underground like some old creeks are or just in gardens and green spaces.

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

Shady House

 

A week ago I showed you a nice apartment building on Palmerston Blvd with the great balconies. This is the house right beside the apartment and it also has a nice balcony but I really wanted to show the wonderful round street lamps which line this street. They make the street look so elegant.

Foraging

 

These little devils are very busy at this time of year as they forage for food to store away and also look for places they can get into for shelter in the winter. It seems to be a constant battle to keep my tomatoes from them!

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

Inside the Mystery

 

I showed you the outside of this mysterious building a few weeks ago (HERE) and happened to go by recently when the front wall was totally open. A nearby security guard told me that the space is to have some kitchen areas with some demonstrations and that people would be able to sit on these large 'stairs' to eat and watch.

Old And New

 

This is a shot of Markham St in the Mirvish Village development on the old Honest Ed's site. Ed's store was where the new buildings are but he also owned all of these old Victorian house that were rented out as studios, shops and restaurants all at reasonable rental rates. The houses are being restored and a few are again occupied. The building on the right was a pub before and now is open as a restaurant with a small patio out front. We have to wait to see what the others become.

Needs Help

 

I spotted this fun sign on the gas cap of a SUV and had to stop for a pic. I love it.

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

A Tiny Oasis

 

This tiny oasis was found in a very small front garden but it made up for its size by offering a bit of shade and the sound of trickling water. It was a nice little spot on a hot day.