Today, the One of a Kind Gift Show rolls into Toronto and will be in town for the entire week. Overflowing with original and unique gift ideas from 800 artisans, the show is brimming with marvelous holiday gift ideas. I went on a scavenger hunt this morning and uncovered heaps of ideas for nearly everyone on your list. Here are my top 12 most irresistible gifts to give (or receive) from this weeks show.






Top row, from left:

For Gift-Givers
Place a touch of eco-chic on every gift you give this season.
Gift tags on hand-printed, reclaimed vintage paper, $12 (pack of 6), School Yard

For Tea Lovers
Kick back with a simple pot of home brew.
Glazed teapot with blackbird theme, $165, Blackbird Pottery

For Parents-in-Law
Spruce up the drink tray with this sophisticated and impeccably-made decanter and matching tumblers set.
Handblown decanter and matching ‘Contour’ tumblers, Brad Turner Glass Art & Design

Second row, from left:

For the Modernista
Sleek and modern. Boiled veggies never had it so good.
‘Wassi’ serving dish, $82/each, Ceramik B.

For the Glamourista
Give the accessory du jour and one of this season’s biggest trends: the statement necklace.
Acrylic and smoky quartz statement necklace, $175, Heather Buckmire

For the Smart Shopper
Dream of a Hermes Birkin, but the price tag just too steep (not to mention that ridiciously long waiting list!?) I’ve found the next best thing: an eco-shopping tote with the designer bag screen-printed on the outside.
100% cotton eco-shopping tote with screen printed Hermes Birkin handbag, $49, Hoi Bo

Third row, from left:

For New Parents
It may be hard to see from the photos, but these are zippered totes made from vintage and used books. Another usage suggesion: Stack them together and use them as storage containers in a child’s bedroom.
Used and vintage books remade into ‘Pocket Book’ bags with zippers and removable handles, $45-$100, NoelleHamlyn.com

For Tots
Tuck your tots in with this old school, adorably cuddly, handmade stuffed monkey.
Hand-knitted stuffed toy, $85, Cate & Levi

For your Rocker BF
One part Goth and a big dose of morbidly-chic, your rocker BF will love you.
Small metal bird skull charm on chain, $55, Miss Industry

Fourth row, from left:

For Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Parents…
I’m a sucker for a big dose of irony—especially when it’s a topic that has made headlines across the nation.
Limited edition mug,  $25, Hugodidier.com

For the Eco-Baker
I adore the sweet prints on these eco-friendly tea towels.
Organic linen and hemp tea towels, $24/2 for $40, School Yard

For a New Home Owner
Add a shot of instant colour to a kitchen wall with one of these original hand-painted clocks made from vinyl records.
Wall clock hand-painted on vintage vinyl records, $50, Studio K

Happy shopping and gift giving!

One of a Kind Gift Show
November 26-December 6
Exhibition Place, Toronto
oneofakindshow.com