The Find: the 17 coolest items on offer at the Christmas 2014 One of a Kind Show
The Find: the 17 coolest items on offer at the Christmas 2014 One of a Kind Show
The One of a Kind Show, a twice-yearly shopping extravaganza dedicated to Canadian-made goods, kicks off its 40th anniversary tomorrow at Exhibition Place. The massive hall will once again be crammed with stalls selling all kinds of unique gift ideas—including gourmet food, quirky toys, artful kitchen accessories and statement jewellery—from over 800 designers and artisans. It’s the closest you can get to a one-stop-shop for Christmas gifts, and well worth a trip or two. That said, navigating the hundreds of sellers can be overwhelming, so we’ve nailed down the coolest products you won’t want to miss. Here, our 17 favourite items up for grabs this season, including leather baby moccasins, a hand-blown glass Scotch set and ultra-luxurious facial masks.
Nov. 27-Dec. 7. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd., oneofakindshow.com
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- <strong>Artisanal Tonic, $25</strong><br /> You won't settle for Schweppes in your G&T after trying this tasty tonic from Alexandrine Lemaire and Hannah Palmer, the crafters behind Montreal brand 3¼ Oz. Tonic Maison.
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- <strong>Baby Moccasins, $45</strong><br /> These fringed leather booties are the most recent creation from Nicole and Ron Garza of BC-based Mally Designs, the same brand that came up with completely washable leather baby bibs.
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- <strong>Batik Napkins, $36 for a set of four</strong><br /> Mariana Robledo of Montreal label Objective makes home products using a variety of ancient crafting techniques. These batik napkins are created using a wax-resistant dyeing method.
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- <strong>Bench, $320</strong><br /> Quebec designer Loïc Bard's wooden pieces have simple lines and subtle details. We love the look of this bench, which would be a great place to put on winter boots or haphazardly drop a coat.
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- <strong>Lamp, $260</strong><br /> Though it may not look like it, this is actually a quirky lamp design, also from Loïc Bard.
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- <strong>Birch-print Sweatshirt, $55</strong><br /> Let your offspring blend in with nature in this organic cotton boys' sweatshirt from Areta Gawrachynsky (of Toronto-based eco-friendly clothing label Oui Me).
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- <strong>Candles, $28 each</strong><br /> Who wouldn't want a candle that smells like Hogtown peameal bacon or a Muskoka campfire? This set, from Parkdale brand Smells Like Canada, captures those iconic Canadian scents you wish you could replicate.
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- <strong>Clock, $150</strong><br /> Studio 50, a custom workshop in Paris (yes, there's a town called Paris in Ontario), makes furniture and home pieces inspired by the natural world. We love this perfectly rustic clock, which would look right at home in any cottage.
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- <strong>Glass and Concrete Vessel ($40) and Mortar and Pestle ($35)</strong><br /> These wonderfully unique kitchen accessories are also from Studio 50. We're not sure what we'd store in the glass container (alcohol, maybe?) but crushing herbs would be a dream with the artful mortar and pestle.
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- <strong>Wool Throws, $82–$175</strong><br /> Lyne and Gérald Levesque, of Tissage Magely Weaving in New Brunswick, hand-weave these traditional woolen blankets.
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- <strong> Hand-blown Scotch Set, $195</strong><br /> The Scotch drinker on your shopping list will be thrilled with this hand-blown glass set from Ontario studio Fuel Glassworks. (It includes four glasses, a decanter and a stopper.)
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- <strong>Backpack, $410</strong><br /> Local Toronto brand Eleven Thirty, purveyor of top-quality leather handbags, makes this functional yet stylish backpack.
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- <strong>Wine Rack, $95</strong><br /> Show off your fine wines in a decidedly unpretentious manner wth this rustic rack (made from salvaged barn wood) from Quebec company Blisscraft and Brazen.
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- <strong>Necklace, $225</strong><br /> Trudy Wynans, of Vancouver-based jewellery brand Toodlebunny, hand-crafted this statement necklace—which is sure to get attention at any holiday party—using mainly vintage and recycled materials.
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- <strong> iPhone Case, $25</strong><br /> Senay Studio creates eco-friendly home items and textiles using its own original prints. This iPhone case is a practical way to flaunt a pretty watercolour pattern every day.
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- <strong>Plaid Coat, $515</strong><br /> Not everyone wants to purchase lumberjack plaid at an all-Canadian shopping fest. Thankfully, this jacket from Montreal label Minicucci x Marcanio is right on trend.
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- <strong>Face Masks, $42 each</strong><br /> Oakville-based brand Artifact Skin Company makes these luxurious face masks from natural ingredients. They come in alluring blends like Tahitian Vanilla, Moroccan Tangerine Clay and Egyptian Honey Rose.
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