Who knew the word “convenience” could have so much personality? I spotted this sign in the Kensington Market area and its swooping energy makes me grin.
Stare long enough at the sly curves playing against crisp angles and you’ll start to feel woozy. That seven-sided “O” is a marvel!
I haven’t been inside the store and I’d be almost reluctant to enter. How could its contents possibly match the roller coaster exuberance of the sign?
You’ll find this sign above a Queen Street West junk shop that’s so jammed full of old clocks, scuffed paintings and garage sale clutter that you can hardly make it past the entrance.
A big orange “D” dominates the conversation. An “E” and “N” perform a lopsided dance. A rusty little “s” threatens to leave the party. There’s a garland of lights encircling the chaos.
I love this sign because it’s a perfect representation of what’s inside. It even suggests a mode of living: throw together the right castoffs and you might end up with ecstasy.
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