A day in the city

Today I spent a lovely afternoon with a friend. We lunched, we chatted over coffee, then chatted over tea, popped into Sylvie and Shimmy and checked out some jewels on display, and went to see some art.

Last week I randomly went to an opening at Open Studio and was happily surprised to find that two of my art school profs were part of the show. After a quick catch up on what I am up to now, my former drawing professor lightheartedly reprimanded me for not seeing more art more often with so much at my fingertips. He was right! Feeling slightly less guilt after roaming the AGO and catching the Turner exhibit today. 

Nice to feel inspired by art. Now I must remember to make more art!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hope your February 14th has been lovely.  Let's spread love and kindness today, always and forever!

xo

(Photo snapped at La Merceria.)

Wind, Unwind...

C. and W.'s friend has opened a charming establishment called Café Unwind on the outer edge of Kensington Market. We strolled over today and enjoyed their sunny location just as the clouds that hovered all weekend departed. We had just come from lunch with Gran, otherwise we would have for sure sampled something from their nice-looking menu.

My Americano was excellent!

I'll head back again soon! They are at 68 Wales Avenue. We had a moment of calm and serenity there before entering into the fray of a Pedestrian Sunday in the Market. Always enjoyable! Love the randomness of these days. Saw Chinese dragon dancers jamming to some freestyle rap, a marching band, international food options galore, lots of vendors filling the streets, people rejoicing in the day... Great way to cap off a packed weekend. Saw Aretha Franklin live at the Jazz Fest, returned to the strawberry fields for round two of pickin', caught up with friends by an evening backyard fire, indulged in some bevvies on a streetside patio and of course had our Sunday family events. I'm sure I must have forgotten something.... Weekends like this remind me of how great Toronto can be in the Summer months and how much we have at our fingertips. Off to eat more strawberries!