Stylish bench

This original bench was also at the shoe store with the red shoes. I love the simplicity of it and also how the store uses that fantastic wood sculpture to display their wares. I found this wonderful shop when browsing through the Distillery District recently with visitors. Perhaps I'll have to go back for a closer look and maybe a purchase!

Fancy shoes

I love a splash of red, especially when it comes to footwear. Every woman (and man) needs a nice pair of red shoes and this pair would fit my style perfectly! For more red, take a look at Ruby Tuesday.

Wayne's World

Reflections from the window of Wayne Gretzky's wine shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Yes, the former hockey star really does have his own winery. But don't ask me how the wines taste, I've never tried one. For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

Grammar crazy

If the owner of this shop is close, I guess I could just wait around to see when he/she comes back? Hopefully it won't be long, but I have a feeling I'll be waiting awhile. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

PS: I will definitely  be starting up a photo blog when I'm in Berlin! I just hope it won't be too cold in the first months. But I do have some archives.

It is what it says it is...

You'll find beer stores all around town, but I've never seen one with the name actually painted on the side of the building like this. In case you're wondering, they do sell beer there. The system is actually sort of fun. You go in and there is a big board on the wall (sort of like at McDonald's) showing all the beers available. You place your order and someone in the back prepares it and out it comes on the conveyor belt!

Besides selling beer, these stores also take back your old beer cans and wine and liquor bottles for a refund. For more murals, take a look at Monday Mural.

Sweet sign

This bakery has all your cake needs covered and it sounds like they must be pretty tasty too! I found this shop in The Junction. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

Mural of sorts

A wonderful city painting found in a design shop in The Junction. I'm sorry for the sporadic posting and commenting of late, but my new job is keeping me super-busy! Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the festivities of the Super Bowl. For more murals, take a look at Mural Monday.

Wall of posters

A wall of different posters in one of the many design shops in The Junction. I found the meat cut and knife depictions especially interesting. 

At home

This set-up just seems to say to me, make yourself at home! I found it in one of the many cool design shops in The Junction.

Russell's bench

It's back to the archives again. I really need to get out and do some more shooting, but my new job is keeping me super busy. In any case, hope you enjoy this shady spot in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Russell's bench looks like a pretty inviting place to sit and people watch for awhile. I might have to try it the next time I'm there!

Hope you've got big plans on the horizon for this weekend. It looks like it's going to be a relaxing one for me with my husband and some friends. Happy Friday!!!

Camoflage bench

This bench really blends in well with its surroundings! Perhaps only people wearing green sweaters are allowed to sit there? I found this one in the cute town of Niagara on the Lake. Hope your weekend is going well, why do they have to seem so short compared to the work week though?

Jack o'lanterns in waiting

I found this display of pumpkins at my local Real Canadian Superstore (Canada's version of Target). The bright orange pumpkins were almost enough to liven up an otherwise gray day. 

Happy Halloween everyone! May you get plenty of treats and not too many tricks.

Strange sign

I'm not sure what to think about this place. Did someone confuse fair and flair? Or is this some kind of ironic statement? You decide. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.

Lingerie and bike

Sometimes a reflection can be rather amusing. Like this lingerie shop that looks like it has a bike parked in the window. You'll find this shop on Queen Street West and apparently they have live models for their wares in the afternoons! For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

Knitted reflections

I found this supercute yarn shop and knitter's cafe on Queen West Street. Since moving to Toronto, I have taken up knitting as a hobby to pass the winter hours when I was home alone during the day. So far I've made almost all of my friends a hat or a scarf, but  since the spring/summer have set in,  people don't really need winter wear anymore. So I've taken to knitting baby items. I've got a dear friend who will be having a little one in October. I've already made several pairs of booties and now I'm working on a blanket. Maybe I'll post a photo when it's done, it's looking quite nice so far!

Until then, you can enjoy more reflections at Weekend Reflections.

Look down!

Another look at the Harbourfront shopping center. It's very well-designed!

Hope you're enjoying the blog on auto-pilot.

Best bakery in town!

I showed you Saint John's bakery last week, now here's a look at a mural on the side of Dimpfelmeier's. It's my favorite bread shop in town and I'm not alone. Both the parking lot and the shop are always packed each time I go. Unfortunately, they don't allow photos inside, but they've got all kinds of German-style breads: kaiser rolls, hearty buns and of course bretzels! They also make a pretty good baguette, but still not as good as a real French one. The search for the perfect baguette continues, but at least I know where to get a good bretzel. 

To see more murals, take a look at Mural Mondays.

Yummy!

I sampled some of the bread from Saint John's over the past weekend. I still have yet to find a baguette in North America that comes close to a good French one, but their pumpernickel loaf was quite tasty! 

To see more signs from around the world, take a look at Signs, Signs.

Try one!

The produce display at the new Maple Leaf Gardens Loblaws was fantastic. There was so much variety and it was all so beautifully organized. The people working there were also really friendly.  This man assured me the apples were all crisp and fresh. What a tempting display!

If you love red like I do, check out Ruby Tuesday.

Decked out

The Hudson Bay Company (also known locally as The Bay) has its downtown windows decorated for the season. 

I love all the different vignettes. These two are the ones that came out the best. Hope you're having a lovely weekend!