The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was crowded, hot and bustling with holiday shoppers buying handcrafted items for that out-of-the-ordinary gift.
The One of a Kind Show went above and beyond this year in celebration of its 40th anniversary, adding extra flair to an already decked-out, handmade, holiday-shopping event— featuring everything including wooden Christmas tree ornaments, customized salt and pepper mills, and foods ranging from sweet to spicy
A 40th anniversary candle, weighing over 45 kg. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
Handmade jewellery abounds at the show. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
Handmade jewellery abounds at the show. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
Handmade jewellery abounds at the show. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
These wooden Christmas tree ornaments are carved by hand and customized by the artist on-site. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
These special jellies are made from various alcohols, including white wine and cabernet sauvignon. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
A “Cinful” delight, these apples are covered in caramel, then rolled in a cinnamon-sugar glaze. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
Arranged in ascending order of spiciness, these hot sauces are not for the faint of heart. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)
A stained-glass bluejay, ornamental and beautiful from any angle. (V)
Custom pepper mills that can have their insides swapped out to grind salt instead. (CHRISTOPHER LUM//TORONTO OBSERVER)