the junction

i've lived in toronto for 27 years and

have never been to the junction

a little neighbourhood being revitalized

located on dundas st west

a few art sisters told me about some great shops

that i "just" had to visit

so, one day last week i spent the day wondering

first stop crema for a latte

then around the corner into wise daughters

handmade crafts and art classes

i met mark at his store (above)

no name on the sign, just some cool junk

and inside , a real treasure trove of things calling to me

"assemblage"!!!!

i found some old wooden spools,

some rusted washers and cow ear tags

he's located right across the street from smash

a great salvage store

featuring jerome jenner

and of course i found some cool texture!

the top of a stool in smash, an old ceiling,

mail slot and a bin of thread