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Made in Canada Wooden Puzzles by Pacific Puzzle Co
I have friends who are true puzzle enthusiasts. They’ll spend weeks working on a single puzzle, slowly piecing it together on the dining room table. It’s undeniably satisfying to witness the gradual progress as the image starts to emerge, and some of these puzzles are so lovely to look at. But nothing compared to the…
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Custom Charcuterie Boards at The Noble Creations
Highlights from the 2024 Spring One of a Kind Show This Monopoly charcuterie board jumped out at me at this year’s One of A Kind Show which kicked off this morning at Exhibition Place. Handmade by The Noble Creations, a small artisanal business located just north of Toronto in Vaughan, they specialize in crafting custom…
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DejuVu Textiles: Made-in-Canada Fashion
With the 2024 Spring One of A Kind show just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at one of the Canadian artisans we love to showcase. At this event we have the privilege of discovering truly original fashions from designers who pour their hearts and souls into their craft.…
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Planted Candles: Every Candle Plants A Tree
Another beautiful artisan we discovered at this year’s One of A Kind Show is Planted. This Toronto-based artisanal candle company creates the most delicious-smelling candles in small batches, using renewable, sustainable ingredients. What caught my eye was their sign stating that “Every purchase plants a tree.” Planted Candles has partnered with the Eden Reforestation Project…
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Lennard Taylor Designs: Circular Fashion and Artful Expression
Canadian Made Clothing for Life The One of a Kind Show in Toronto is a bustling hub of creativity, where artisans and designers showcase their unique creations. One of the highlights for me is getting to discover talented creators and at the winter show this year I had the pleasure of meeting Lennard Taylor, the…
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Olivia Chow Toronto Skirt: The Dundas West Skirt by Anu Raina
Stylish Debut This skirt caused quite a fashion stir when Toronto’s mayor wore it riding her bike to work on her first day on the job. The Olivia Chow Toronto Skirt is a white A-line featuring a sketch of Dundas Street West and Spadina, complete with a TTC streetcar and an outline of the CN…
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Lamps Studio Design by Deisy Sosa
Lamps and lighting are my favourite type of home decor. Filling your home with light through a beautiful piece of art makes your space a little more special and vibrant. One of my favourite things about attending the One of A Kind show in Toronto is discovering local artisans who don’t have brick and mortar…
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Crywolf Clothing: One of a Kind Winter Show 2023
You know there’s someone on your Christmas list who would love a Toronto trash panda t-shirt. Crywolf has the best tees and hoodies for Toronto lovers. Crywolf was founded in 2005 by Rose Chang and Stephanie Drabik in Toronto. It started as an online store during their post-secondary education at the University of Toronto (Rose)…
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The Lemon Square: One Of A Kind Winter Show 2023
First I found the best butter tarts in Canada just waiting for me at the Enercare Centre, next it was Canada’s favourite lemon squares. Not only do I always find the most delicious treats at the One of a Kind Show, I also meet the loveliest people. That was certainly the case when I came…
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Best Butter Tarts in Ontario: The Sweet Oven Butter Tarts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the One of a Kind Winter Show. This year, it’s bigger than ever, bringing back that pre-pandemic vibe with artisans showcasing their incredible creations. While heading up and down the aisles I saw a sign declaring The Best Butter Tarts in Canada and had to make a stop…