The Find: 14 items from the spring One of a Kind Show to get you geared up for (finally!) warmer weather
The Find: 14 items from the spring One of a Kind Show to get you geared up for (finally!) warmer weather
The One of a Kind Show kicks off its spring edition this week, bringing together hundreds of Canada’s most talented makers for a gigantic shopping fest. This season, the show is full of all kinds of summery goods—colourful ceramics, breezy linen clothing and campfire-scented candles—for getting warm weather–ready. It’s always a jam-packed event (there’ll be over 450 vendors this year), so we’ve chosen some items you won’t want to skip over, including a brand new clothing line from Hoi Bo, chic backpacks from College workshop Opelle and cutely packaged, artisanal ghee. Here are 14 of our favourite things from One of a Kind’s spring show:
Mar. 25–29. $12 online. Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd. oneofakindshow.com
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- Tiny, delicate cacti are the preferred coffee-table decor of many an Instagram addict. For those with less-than-green thumbs, felt flora from Toronto-based <strong>Contra Botanic</strong> might be a better option. $26–$36
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- Brazilian brownie samples from Ottawa bakery <strong>Carolina's Box of Goodness</strong> are delectably sweet and gooey. $13
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- Local label<strong> Hoi Bo</strong>, maker of great dry-wax totes, has just started selling clothing. The best piece from the brand's inaugural spring collection is this breezy V-neck tee, made from a mix of Japanese cotton and linen. $178
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- Scarborough company <strong>Bydand Creative</strong> handcrafts this salad bowl. Its bold pops of colour make it ideal for serving summery potluck dishes. $125
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- <strong>Etsy</strong> maker <strong>Emily Arbour</strong> designed this candle to smell just like a campfire. $15
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- <strong>Amy Malcolm</strong>, the designer behind Toronto handbag shop <strong>Opelle</strong>, crafts Italian leather totes, purses and clutches in her College Street studio—including this subtle, moss-hued backpack. $460
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- Toronto company <strong>Hey Pomelo</strong> makes organic baby bibs in playful patterns. $16
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- This ceramic pitcher and its cottage-appropriate rope handle is from Quebec-based maker <strong>Marie-Joël Turgeon</strong>. $65
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- New to the show this year is cutely packaged ghee from Toronto brand <strong>Lee's Ghee</strong>, which could make for some healthier summer cooking. $17
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- The photography of Caledon-based <strong>Patrick Lajoie</strong> is sure to elicit serious summer longing. Get the carefree vibe with this 40'' by 60'' wall hanging. $2,400
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- Delicate vintage plates from Toronto store <strong>The Sweet Escape</strong> display a straightforward message. Garden tea party, anyone? $49
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- <strong> Pascale Roussin</strong>, from Montreal company <strong>Prune Textiles</strong>, draws illustrations on ceramics, cushions and tea towels. We're into the cute carrots on this linen pillow. $62
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- This classy necklace is the work of <strong>Tricia McMaster</strong>, the designer behind Ontario brand <strong>Green Bijou</strong>, and is made using vintage pearls. $95
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- Leather handbags from Toronto company <strong>Uppdoo</strong>, also new to the show this year, are handcrafted in-house by designer <strong>Ricky Shi</strong>. We love the subtle accents on these chic purses. $180 each
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The One of a Kind Show kicks off its spring edition this week, bringing together hundreds of Canada's most talented makers for a gigantic shopping fest. This season, the show is full of all kinds of summery goods—colourful ceramics, breezy linen clothing and campfire-scented candles—for getting warm weather–ready. It's always a jam-packed event (there'll be over 450 vendors this year), so we've chosen some items you won't want to skip over, including a brand new clothing line from Hoi Bo, chic backpacks from College workshop Opelle and cutely packaged, artisanal ghee. Here are 14 of our favourite things from One of a Kind's spring show:
Mar. 25–29. $12 online. Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd. oneofakindshow.com
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