I couldn't resist taking a shot of this white chocolate LOVE that has appeared in a local chocolate shop's window. Based on the image designed by American Pop artist Robert Indiana in 1964 as a Christmas card for the MOMA, it is a very familiar design and has been reproduced in many forms - not sure how many have been chocolate though. I didn't notice the reflection of the workers on the roof across the road until I opened this on the computer.
Happy St Valentine's Day everyone!
I was wandering about last week before the big snow storm hit on Friday and was pleasantly surprised to see how bright and clean the exterior of the Duke of York Pub was at a time of year when most things are dull and grey here. Located in the Yorkville/Annex neighbourhood close to the U of Toronto, the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), and the Royal Conservatory of Music, you will find a very eclectic clientele here at most times of the day. I'm not sure if Deb (from York) would find it authentic but it is a great place for a cool pint!
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click here for more signs.
I've always been fascinated by this sculpture which is in Queen's Park beside the main legislature building of the Government of Ontario. It looks religious to me but its inscription tells you that it was done in memory of William Lyon MacKenzie who was the first mayor of Toronto (1834) and also a member of Parliament. The piece commemorates "the struggle for responsible government in Upper Canada and the pioneers of a political system which unites in free association the nations of the British Commonwealth". The bronze and granite piece was done in 1940 by artist Walter Seymour Allward who did many of the commemorative sculptures around town.
I'm back to the same laneway as last Monday - just off Ossington Ave. I love these 2 guys just leaning in the doorway watching the world go by and waiting for something to happen. They look to be a friendly pair! Once again I could find no artist signature on this one.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click here to see more murals.
I couldn't let the big snow storm that we had on Friday go by without a pic. This was taken in my parents' backyard on Saturday morning which was a beautiful sunny day here as you can see. The yard backs onto a park with a baseball diamond, playground, etc, but when I was a kid and winters were colder there were also 2 natural skating rinks out there too. Climate changes! I hope everyone in the NE USA has survived your big dump of snow from that Noreaster.
This lovely door and surrounding facade belongs to one of the Ontario government buildings oat Queen's Park. I love all the carving and details that were used in older times - such wonderful craftsmanship!
I spotted this wonderfully painted bus at the Farmers' Market at the Wychwood Barns back in the fall. I watched it for a while to see which farmer it belonged to but had no luck. Wonderful images of hard work and comradeship decorate all the sides of the vehicle. It must be quite a sight to see going down the road!
