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Christmas at Berczy Park with Barksy holiday display in Old Town Toronto
DISCOVER EVERYDAY BEAUTY • December 16, 2022

Christmas at Berczy Park: When a Simple Photo Became Something More

A sold-out Christmas outing led us somewhere we hadn’t planned—Berczy Park. One simple photo became a giveaway win, a surprise appearance in print, and a reminder that some of life’s most meaningful moments begin with an unexpected detour.

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Single woman exploring Old Town Toronto on foot at the historic Gooderham Building
EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL PLACES • January 7, 2022

Exploring Old Town Toronto on Foot: What a Solo Afternoon Taught Me About Starting Over

Explore Old Town Toronto on foot through Berczy Park, the Gooderham Building, St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District. What began as a budget-friendly solo afternoon became a lesson in slowing down, noticing more and finding my way in a new city.

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    Hi, I’m Mary Rosalie “Mae” Olandesca, reminding you that beautiful places help us discover everyday beauty, and everyday beauty leads us to life’s most meaningful stories.


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