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.

Chickens

 

Chickens are appearing in a local laneway but the mural is still in progress so I will have to go back. It is always fun to see the work as it continues on. There was no sign of the artist around.

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

Apartment Balconies

 

Continuing with my discovery of balconies around town I offer this small apartment building on Palmerston Blvd. The units that have a balcony are lucky and have nice shady spots that would be cool even on a warm day. And it is a great street.

Porch Creature

Earlier in the summer I showed you cutouts of animals found on steel panels around a front porch. At the time I didn't show this wonderful elephant that is also on the porch. He made a fine addition to the others.

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

A Cooler Day

 

It is hard to tell that that is a small wading pool in the middle of this pic but it is there and usually in the summer it would be full of toddlers running around in it. This was a cooler day and no one was tempted to get wet. The city always has a couple of staff members supervising but as you can see, the young woman in green had nothing to do. The next day it was hot when I happened to go by and there was a lot of activity in the pool.