Wednesday, September 9, 2015

If I Were a Storybook Character

 
Hurst Bakery, Aurora, Ontario
 
 When I walk into a shop that makes me feel
as if I'm stepping straight into a storybook, well,
 let's just say I become somewhat animated, myself!
 
A beautiful neighbourhood in Aurora, Ontario
 
In storybook land, all the roads are paved with
 pastel pretties, to detain us from our intended 
destination, thus creating some scented suspense!
 

When we finally do get there, we don't want 
to leave, for the messy array of trinkets on 
the vintage stove stops us in your tracks!



Not to mention the irresistible display of decadence
 that suddenly has me walking on air - a sweet love affair
 that started with a luscious lemon square and presently 
knows no end to all things coconut and creamy!



And so, I turn the pages fast, quickly flipping to
the last, as I leave behind the land of sweet treats
and nostalgic eye candy.  Yet, something tells me
that the chapter on this most charming town will
continue in this storybook that I cannot put down,
until I've wandered through its entirety completely.



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41 comments:

  1. LindaSeptember 9, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    What a beautiful place, Poppy, everything looks gorgeous and delectable! :) Glad you are getting rain, we are supposed to get some here In Montreal and we really need it, it is so hot and humid. Take care of yourself, and thanks for sharing this, I feel as though I am there with you on this lovely tour! :)

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  2. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesSeptember 9, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    A storybook neighborhood, indeed! Love how you framed that last photo!

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  3. 20 North OraSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    A real storybook neighborhood. Lovely to visit I'm sure.

    Judy

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  4. DewenaSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    I've been trying to decide--strawberry shortcake that was always my birthday cake, or the lemon squares, then I saw the pineapple coconut squares and that would have to be my first choice, until I return again to your storybook land, dear Poppy. Don't forget how every storybook ends, girlfriend!

    Dewena

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  5. camp and cottage livingSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Poppy
    You sure find the 'sweetest' places to visit!
    Cherry cheese squares would be my first choice
    and then a date bar for the road, of course.

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  6. JunkchiccottageSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Poppy what a sweet place. Those deserts OMG I think I gained 5lbs looking at the pictures. So sweet. Have a great week.
    Kris

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  7. LorrieSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Oh, let's have a piece of cake and a cup of tea. Yum! You do find the sweetest places to visit - such pretty houses on that street.

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  8. Maureen WyattSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Whenever you come home you point out some place close to me that I just have to go visit! I'll happily live in a storybook fairytale, or even just stop by for awhile.

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  9. Doreen@foxdenrdSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    If you were a storybook character, or shall I say fairytale character, I do believe you'd be Snow White. You do indeed look like her you know? Now, if I were hanging out with you as one of the Dwarfs, would I be Grumpy or Dopey? I suppose it would depend if I had my morning coffee ;).

    Your travels have brought you to yet another lovely place Poppy, and I agree with Amy about how you framed that last picture!

    xxx

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  10. Marie-Interior FrugalistaSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Sounds like you had a fabulous visit this summer in Ontario. Have you returned to Greece?

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  11. Julia @ Vintage with LacesSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    What a beautiful bakery. It's obvious that the owner runs this business with passion and I love that. I would always leave with a smile if I were able to shop there.

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  12. UTKANE Z PASJISeptember 9, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Piękny dom i ogród w Ontario, a sklepik i cukiernia sa wspaniałe. Zjadłabym tort truskawkowy. Dziekuje Poppy za milą wizyte u mnie i pozdrawiam:)) Beata:)

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  13. eileeninmdSeptember 9, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Hello Poppy, what a lovely neighborhood and a wonderful sweet place to visit. The desserts all look delicious. I have a feeling you have really enjoyed your visit with your family in Ontario. Have a happy day and week ahead!

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  14. ChristineSeptember 9, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    A delightful place and I could spend hours wandering it with you! Lovely treats and finds! Enjoy your week!

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  15. Pamela GordonSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Hm...mmm. What wonderful shop and bakery. And pretty homes and neighbourhoods. So lovely. Enjoy! Hugs. Pam

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  16. September VioletsSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    What a picture perfect town :) I would have stepped inside too and been transformed. Was there a sort of magical wooshing, tinkling sound as you closed the door I wonder? Such simple pleasures last a long time.
    Wendy

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  17. Kim September 9, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    How pretty! I love towns and shops like this! Dreamy and storybook, indeed!

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  18. Debby RaySeptember 9, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    What a darling shop in such a lovely,quaint area. I can see you being the animated proprieter of a wonderful place such as this! I would be wanting to taste EVERYTHING :)

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  19. A Joyful CottageSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    My heart skipped a beat at that second photo, Poppy. Ooooh! That is just my kind of charming cottage. Perfection!

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  20. IdaSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Oh man I'd be salivating for sure if I walked into that shop. Made me want one of everything.

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  21. Row homes and CobblestonesSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Oh my ... I could linger there all day. Every once in awhile a retailer captures your imagination and pulls at your heart, I see this is this place. Thank you Poppy for sharing this very enchanting store.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  22. Janneke September 9, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    A very sweet storybook neighbourhood, the cakes are mouthwatering.......

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  23. Jackie and Joel SmithSeptember 10, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Oh Poppy sometimes I think you are Mary Poppins in disguise! You have a way of making everything you write about seem simply enchanting. . .or as Mary Poppins 'makes the sun shine bright'!

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  24. StephanieSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Simply delightful, my friend! I love what Jackie and Joel Smith said about you being Mary Poppins in disguise....I agree {{smiles}} You are also so charming, dear Poppy. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs

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  25. Deborah MontgomerySeptember 10, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    What a sweet shop, and I love the path strewn about with flowers on the way. Sounds like you had an enchanting time!

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  26. Amy at love made my homeSeptember 10, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    A lovely story with some lovely places! xx

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  27. UnknownSeptember 10, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    My hubby has an uncle in Aurora. I must visit him soon, then hit that lovely bakery!! :)

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  28. Mary K.September 10, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    This post looks as if it belongs in a childrens storybook. So l ovelyand colorful (not to mention Delicious looking. )

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  29. handmade by amaliaSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Lovely photos, Poppy. I would love to be a storybook character. I think I would choose to be Anne of the Green Gables with her red hair and literary aspirations. I already know how my story would end, but never mind :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  30. Wooden Picnic BenchSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    Everything looks gorgeous and delectable! So lovely.Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Feeling the sudden need to bite into a strawberry shortcake!

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  32. Christina(ArtDecorationCrafting)September 11, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Lovely shops beautifull houses. Thank you once more for sharing such lovely photos... Have a wonderful weekend ... Kisses :)

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  33. HWIT BLOGGSeptember 12, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    What a sweet place! Love it!
    Titti

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  34. BeachGypsySeptember 13, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Hi Poppy...so glad you are posting again....i have missed you!!

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  35. Debra HowardSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    What a beautiful storybook.

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  36. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    What a beautiful pictorial visit you created for pure enjoyment of your readers! Oh how lovely to see the lovely green grass, and flowers in Ontario - here everything is brown and dead from our drought! The desserts you showcased had me drooling... such temptation! Continue to enjoy your lovely summer visit dear Poppy! :)

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  37. PurpleSlobSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Simply delightful! I loved reading your storybook! Here from Beautifully Creative Inspired.

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  38. The Charm of HomeSeptember 16, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I would love to shop here! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!

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  39. Julie's LifestyleSeptember 20, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    Hi Poppy,
    I'm so glad that you are enjoying yourself in Canada. The shop and the desserts all look so nice and same for the houses.
    I have a new blog party I co-host on Monday's and I would love to have you join us sometime.
    Thanks for your visit today.
    Enjoy the weekend.
    Julie xo

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  40. Julie's LifestyleSeptember 30, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Poppy, I do love this bakery and all of the wonderful cakes and the pretty houses and flowers.
    Thanks for sharing this at Monday's Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
    We hope to see you again!
    Enjoy the rest of the week.
    Julie xo

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  41. JessOctober 1, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    This is such a great story! I love it! :)

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate hearing from all of you! Have a great day!

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