Holiday Gift Guide: 10 best bets at the One of a Kind Show
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 best bets at the One of a Kind Show
By Renée Suen | November 26, 2010
By Renée Suen | 11/26/2010
The annual arts and crafts show is back. Running now through next week, the one-stop holiday-gift-buying shop features the works of 800 artisans (and complimentary daycare service). Here, 10 items that will help you cross names off your shopping list.
Take a look at them in our slide show >>
48172 (Image: One of a Kind Show) Twin sisters Cayla and Rayelle Hache are on a mission to solve the world’s insecurities one eco-friendly felt doll at a time. Made from recycled plastic bottles, each character comes with a flaw and a storybook explaining how wonderful its imperfection is. <em>Usus, booth V-35.</em> Misfits dolls, $25 each https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-usus_misfit.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-usus_misfit.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-usus_misfit.jpg 624 301 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/one-of-a-kind-usus_misfit/ one-of-a-kind-usus_misfit 0 0
Twin sisters Cayla and Rayelle Hache are on a mission to solve the world’s insecurities one eco-friendly felt doll at a time. Made from recycled plastic bottles, each character comes with a flaw and a storybook explaining how wonderful its imperfection is. Usus, booth V-35.
48175 (Image: Renée Suen) Montrealer Corine Serruya’s vintage line of hair accessories is already found at Holt Renfrew and Fashion Crimes, but her latest headpiece forgoes the delicate ostrich feathers, silks and hand-knit flowers for leather piping and piano wire. This architecturally inspired number is a guaranteed head turner. <em>Ophelie Hats, booth O-59, </em><em><a href="http://opheliehats.com/">opheliehats.com</a>.</em> Leather headband, $80 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Renee-Suen-Ophelie-Hats.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Renee-Suen-Ophelie-Hats.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Renee-Suen-Ophelie-Hats.jpg 500 332 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/renee-suen-ophelie-hats/ renee-suen-ophelie-hats 0 0
Montrealer Corine Serruya’s vintage line of hair accessories is already found at Holt Renfrew and Fashion Crimes, but her latest headpiece forgoes the delicate ostrich feathers, silks and hand-knit flowers for leather piping and piano wire. This architecturally inspired number is a guaranteed head turner. Ophelie Hats, booth O-59, opheliehats.com .
48174 (Image: One of a Kind Show) Scarborough’s Debbie Woo uses exotic papers and trims to handcraft stunning cards. Available from Nov. 25 to 29. <em>Woo Designs Inc., booth O-19, <a href="http://handmademodernart.com/">handmademodernart.com</a>.</em> Handmade cards, $5–$13 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cards.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cards.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cards.jpg 352 529 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/cards/ cards 0 0
Scarborough’s Debbie Woo uses exotic papers and trims to handcraft stunning cards. Available from Nov. 25 to 29. Woo Designs Inc., booth O-19, handmademodernart.com .
48173 (Image: One of a Kind Show) Montreal-based Basma Osama is probably one of the show’s best-known artisans. Her refined porcelain tableware pieces—prized for their minimalist silhouettes and attractive organic forms—have been gaining popularity. <em>Ceramik B, </em><em>booth P-03</em><em>, </em><em><a href="http://ceramikb.com/">ceramikb.com</a>.</em> Serving pieces $30–$95 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-Ceramik-B-C.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-Ceramik-B-C.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-Ceramik-B-C.jpg 500 338 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/one-of-a-kind-ceramik-b-c/ one-of-a-kind-ceramik-b-c 0 0
Montreal-based Basma Osama is probably one of the show’s best-known artisans. Her refined porcelain tableware pieces—prized for their minimalist silhouettes and attractive organic forms—have been gaining popularity. Ceramik B, booth P-03 , ceramikb.com .
48176 (Image: Renée Suen) Toronto designer Sarra Tang’s hand-backpack is great for the urban traveller who’s got everything but a killer bag. Made from a water- and soil-repellent oilcloth, the bag has an oiled leather base and milled leather shoulder straps. Available in black and grey-black. <em>Hoi Bo, booth S-19, </em><em><a href="http://hoibo.com/">hoibo</a>.com.</em><em> </em><em> </em> Hoi Bo backpack, $590 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hoibo.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hoibo.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hoibo.jpg 500 339 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/hoibo/ hoibo 0 0
Toronto designer Sarra Tang’s hand-backpack is great for the urban traveller who’s got everything but a killer bag. Made from a water- and soil-repellent oilcloth, the bag has an oiled leather base and milled leather shoulder straps. Available in black and grey-black. Hoi Bo, booth S-19, hoibo .com.
48177 (Image: One of a Kind Show) Richard Morin and Claude Choiniere are the craftsmen behind these tealight candle holders. The Montreal-based company sandblasts glass to create these contemporary wall-mounted installations. <em>Morin Choiniere, booth I-20, </em><em><a href="http://morinchoiniere.com/">morinchoiniere.com</a>.</em> Wall candle holder, $500 each https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-Morin-Choin.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-Morin-Choin.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-Morin-Choin.jpg 500 294 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/one-of-a-kind-morin-choin/ one-of-a-kind-morin-choin 0 0
Richard Morin and Claude Choiniere are the craftsmen behind these tealight candle holders. The Montreal-based company sandblasts glass to create these contemporary wall-mounted installations. Morin Choiniere, booth I-20, morinchoiniere.com .
48178 (Image: One of a Kind Show) Fluf owners Nathalie Butterfield and Terra Kushner may be known for their pillows, but we’re loving their line of reversible shopping bags. Made from a sustainable, chemical-free blend of hemp and organic cotton, the bags are screen-printed in Toronto with water-based, biodegradable dyes. <em>Fluf, booth S-20, </em><em><a href="http://fluf-design.com/">fluf-design.com</a>.</em> Shopping bag, $54 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-FLUF-shoppe.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-FLUF-shoppe.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-FLUF-shoppe.jpg 313 553 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/one-of-a-kind-fluf-shoppe/ one-of-a-kind-fluf-shoppe 0 0
Fluf owners Nathalie Butterfield and Terra Kushner may be known for their pillows, but we’re loving their line of reversible shopping bags. Made from a sustainable, chemical-free blend of hemp and organic cotton, the bags are screen-printed in Toronto with water-based, biodegradable dyes. Fluf, booth S-20, fluf-design.com .
48179 (Image: Renée Suen) OCAD grad Erin Tracy is attracting worldwide attention for her excellence in craftsmanship and innovative use of materials. Case in point: the edgy hand-sculpted concrete pave ring bejewelled by a Swarovski crystal set in sterling silver. Soften the look with a pair of sparkly eternity bands. <em>Erin Tracy Designs, booth K-45, </em><em><a href="http://erintracydesigns.com/">erintracydesigns.com</a>.</em> Pave ring, $245; crystal band, $110 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Renee-Suen-Erin-Tracy-Des.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Renee-Suen-Erin-Tracy-Des.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Renee-Suen-Erin-Tracy-Des.jpg 500 304 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/renee-suen-erin-tracy-des/ renee-suen-erin-tracy-des 0 0
OCAD grad Erin Tracy is attracting worldwide attention for her excellence in craftsmanship and innovative use of materials. Case in point: the edgy hand-sculpted concrete pave ring bejewelled by a Swarovski crystal set in sterling silver. Soften the look with a pair of sparkly eternity bands. Erin Tracy Designs, booth K-45, erintracydesigns.com .
48181 (Image: Renée Suen) Anne Sophie Falconer’s whimsical accessories, like these hand-stitched stockings, are great for children or the child within. Made in Toronto using felt so thick that they’re able to stand without support—just the thing for homes without a fireplace. <em>Lumière, booth Z-03, </em><em><a href="http://lumierekids.ca/">lumierekids.ca</a>.</em> Felt stockings, $25 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stockings.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stockings.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stockings.jpg 500 224 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/stockings/ stockings 0 0
Anne Sophie Falconer’s whimsical accessories, like these hand-stitched stockings, are great for children or the child within. Made in Toronto using felt so thick that they’re able to stand without support—just the thing for homes without a fireplace. Lumière, booth Z-03, lumierekids.ca .
48180 (Image: One of a Kind Show) John Black, a 24-year-old from Moncton, creates stylish cutting boards pieced together from 40 types of wood from around the world. As unique as fingerprints, the boards are beautiful and practical: wood cutting boards are said to harbour fewer bacteria than plastic versions and can prolong the life of your knives. <em>JJ's Wood Creations, booth X-08, </em><em><a href="http://jjswoodcreations.ca/">jjswoodcreations.ca</a>.</em><em> </em> Cutting board, from $40 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-jjswoodcrea.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-jjswoodcrea.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/One-of-a-Kind-jjswoodcrea.jpg 480 320 [] https://torontolife.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-10-best-bets-at-the-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/one-of-a-kind-jjswoodcrea/ one-of-a-kind-jjswoodcrea 0 0
John Black, a 24-year-old from Moncton, creates stylish cutting boards pieced together from 40 types of wood from around the world. As unique as fingerprints, the boards are beautiful and practical: wood cutting boards are said to harbour fewer bacteria than plastic versions and can prolong the life of your knives. JJ’s Wood Creations, booth X-08, jjswoodcreations.ca .
One of a Kind Show and Sale, Nov. 25 to Dec. 5. $6.50–$12. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd., oneofakindshow.com .