Torontonicity was invited to the media breakfast and opening of the One of a Kind Winter Show 2018 in Toronto on Nov. 22, 2018. Bloggers, influencers and media staff enjoyed a hearty breakfast from Nadege Patisserie of tasty croissants stuffed with bacon and egg, mushroom quiche, pork buns, yogourt swirl and fresh fruit before heading out on to the floor to meet with vendors and discover new, handcrafted items to share with their readers.
Main Stage at the One of a Kind Winter Show 2018
DIY Workshop + Meet & Greet with Tiffany Pratt Presented by Krylon
Come visit the One of a Kind Main Stage presented by Krylon for an exclusive workshop with Krylon ambassador Tiffany Pratt on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. Tiffany will be transforming a classic décor staple into a fun and festive masterpiece using the Krylon x Tiffany Pratt Colour Collections. Meet and greet with Tiffany Pratt immediately after the workshop at 3 p.m. Pick up a copy of Tiffany’s book, This Can Be Beautiful! From November 23 to 25, 2018, stop by the Krylon station near the Main Stage and pick up a Kryon X Tiffany Pratt swag bag of project guides and a can of spray paint from the 2018 Winter Collection.
One of a Kind Speaker Series Featuring Jessi Cruickshank
Don’t miss Jessi Cruickshank in conversation with Maureen Halushak, Editor-in-Chief of FLARE Magazine on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the One of a Kind Main Stage presented by Krylon. The creator of TV’s first Aftershow at MTV, as well as host of Canada’s Smartest Person, Jessi Cruickshank has become one of Canada’s most beloved television personalities by always being herself. Jessi will share candid stories and funny anecdotes along her journey, and why she believes the secret to success is being one of a kind.
Some of My Picks from the One of a Kind Winter Show 2018
After breakfast, my first stop at the show was Anne-Marie Chagnon at Booth I-44. This Quebec designer creates modern and affordable jewellery using a variety of materials. I was really impressed with her Fall Winter 2018 collection. I particularly loved the way she combined strings of coloured leather with pewter bars. Here are a few of the pieces from the collection:
I enjoyed talking to Sinead, creator of Fada Clothing, Booth A-56. Sinead has handcrafted headbands in all the colour combinations you can imagine so if you are trying to match your coat, stop by her booth. The headbands are very affordable at $45 and super stylish. Sinead is also the owner of The Irish Design House in Leslieville.
My next stop was Gourmet Inspirations at Booth F-52. When I saw they had Salted Caramel Whisky Dessert Sauce, $12, I had to give it a try. This sauce is killer! Although they suggest using this sauce on waffles or ice cream, I thought it would create a savoury-sweet flavour profile if you paired a teaspoon of the sauce with steak. The Salted Caramel Whisky Dessert Sauce would make a great hostess gift or even stocking stuffers for a foodie!
Isn’t this the cutest dress? The Margaux Polka Dot Dress, $425, from Diana Coatworth Design at Booth Q-48 has a bit of stretch in it for a body-flattering profile.
I absolutely adored these cardinals on reclaimed wood, $44, by The Saltbox Shoppe at Booth X-44. These would make a great housewarming gift or gift to give to cottage owners. The artist created these pieces in memory of her father, who recently passed and who ardently loved cardinals.
Don’t forget to pick up some dog treats for your best friend while you’re at the One of a Kind Show 2018. Pet Creations at Booth was selling these holiday dog treats for $2.25-$3.50
I thought these Gnomes by Mari at Booth T-12 were really cute and festive.
If you are planning to visit the One of a Kind Winter Show, plan to spend at least two hours at the show. The time flies by so fast and there are so many wonderful products to check out.
The One of a Kind Winter Show 2018 runs from Nov. 22, 2018 to Dec. 2, 2018 at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
Tickets are Adults $15; Seniors (65+) $8.50; University/College Students (with valid Student ID) $10; Youth (13-17) $7.50; and Children 12 and Under Free. Purchase tickets online or at the show.
That event was really special I wanted to buy everything you showed us. I do think my favorite was that dress, it was so nice and I would love to try it on.
I love that red and blue dress too! Cheers, Lori
These are great picks. So many I like even for myself. Bet you had a wonderful time at the event
Oh yes, I had a blast! There was so many items I loved! Cheers, Lori
I love Toronto. We were there several years ago and it was a lot of fun. Beautiful handmade items!!
Glad to hear you visited Toronto. Yes, there are a lot of fun things to do here! Cheers, Lori
Those are all great picks! How cute and festive for the holidays. I think I’d like any of these, and they all make great gifts.
My daughter would love love love this dress. She has a blue/black one with the same overlapping look. This one is more “fun” while hers is more dressy. Love this.
Yes, this is definitely a whimsical dress. The blue/black dress sounds cool! Cheers, Lori
Breakfast sounded amazing! I love all of these ideas. I am a big fan of going to street fairs and other places that have homemade gifts like this. I especially love the jewelry!
Yes, I love checking out the jewelry too because it’s always unique! Cheers, Lori
Such lovely collections of things. I love visiting local shows to see what businesses are in our area.
I also love visiting local craft fairs because you see such unique items! Cheers, Lori
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