A Great Way to End the Year

after weeks of dreary grey skies and drizzly weather, a trip to the Centennial Park Conservatory brightened my day

On New Years Eve I decided to check out the Christmas display at the conservatory before it was replaced with the next theme in the New Year. It was probably the busiest I’ve ever seen it. The feature display was filled with poinsettia of all different colours, sizes and shapes. Here are a few photos to wet your appetite.

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Monday Mural Behind the Flatiron Building

..created by Canadian artist Derek Michael Besant

The mural, “trompe l’oeil”, is on the back of the Gooderham Building or more commonly known as the Flatiron Building. It appears to be a canvas screwed onto the façade with the edges of the canvas fluttering in the wind.

The Gooderham Building, is located on the wedge shaped corner of Wellington East, Front, and Scott Streets and was built in 1891. It was owned by George Gooderham who owned numerous properties throughout the city, including the Gooderham Distillery. He was one of the richest men in Canada and yet was relatively unknown.

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Thursday Trios – Three Dogs

while stuck in traffic after leaving the theatre I spied this little park

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If you have any interesting Trios to share, I’d love to see them. Just copy my link and paste it into your post. I’ll be sure to get back to you.

Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – The Door

thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/05/20/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-the-door/

I’ve seen and passed by this door for years and a few weeks ago I finally went through and saw some amazing and inspiring art.

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