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
By Jean Grant | March 22, 2015
By Jean Grant | 03/22/2015
(Images: One of a Kind Show)
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
310040 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 (Image: One of a Kind Show) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-01.jpg 800 811 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-01/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-01 0 0
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310041 Brazilian brownie samples from Ottawa bakery <strong>Carolina's Box of Goodness</strong> are delectably sweet and gooey. $13 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-02.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-02/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-02 0 0
310045 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 (Image: One of a Kind Show) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-06.jpg 800 959 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-06/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-06 0 0
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310047 Scarborough company <strong>Bydand Creative</strong> handcrafts this salad bowl. Its bold pops of colour make it ideal for serving summery potluck dishes. $125 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-08.jpg 1200 621 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-08/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-08 0 0
310043 <strong>Etsy</strong> maker <strong>Emily Arbour</strong> designed this candle to smell just like a campfire. $15 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-04.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-04/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-04 0 0
310044 <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 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-05.jpg 800 1067 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-05/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-05 0 0
310042 Toronto company <strong>Hey Pomelo</strong> makes organic baby bibs in playful patterns. $16 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-03.jpg 1200 642 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-03/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-03 0 0
310048 This ceramic pitcher and its cottage-appropriate rope handle is from Quebec-based maker <strong>Marie-Joël Turgeon</strong>. $65 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-09.jpg 715 1200 {"copyright":"One of a Kind Show & Sale"} https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-09/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-09 0 0
310046 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 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-07.jpg 800 971 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-07/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-07 0 0
310051 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 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-12/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-12 0 0
310049 Delicate vintage plates from Toronto store <strong>The Sweet Escape</strong> display a straightforward message. Garden tea party, anyone? $49 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-10/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-10 0 0
310050 <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 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-11.jpg 1200 716 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-11/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-11 0 0
310053 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 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-14.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-14/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-14 0 0
310052 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 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-13.jpg 1200 702 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show/slide/the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-13/ the-find-spring-one-of-a-kind-show-13 0 0