
50 Years
Toronto’s ONE OF A KIND Christmas SHOW STARTS TODAY AT THE ENERCARE CENTRE, celebrating 50 years of Craft & Creativity
This year’s show features an expanded Flavours section highlighting gourmet creations from across Canada; the artistry and traditions of five extraordinary makers in a special Northwest Territories Pop-Up; a brand-new Vintage Section; and a European-style Christmas Market filled with festive décor, gifts, food, and drink. With such an extensive range for 2025, it was difficult to choose my favourite gifts from the show. So, I concentrated on Ontario Makers!

The OOAK 2025 Christmas Show places a focus on the products manufactured right here in our province by designating those makers’ booths with an Ontario-made logo. Visit SupportOntarioMade.ca to learn more about the initiative.
Oh, And stick around…
At the bottom of this gift guide, FOUND OUT how you can win A Pair of TICKETs to OOAK on Instagram
15 ONTARIO-MADE Finds FROM THE ONE OF A KIND CHRISTMAS SHOW 2025
Prices are ApproximatE [Look for show deals!]
EACH Artisan’s Inventory may vary over the course of the show

1. Sara’s Soaps and Candles, Northern Lights Candle $32 – $40, Booth K-49
Transported by the scents of Canada, Sara McIntyre brings a cross-country trip home via candles and soaps. This candle’s two wicks and its luminescent “aura” vessel, makes a darkened room flicker and glow with its own Northern Lights. Explore top notes of Champagne, Grapefruit and Tart Green Apple.
2. Kiriki Press, Keeper Bear Glow Bear Felt doll Kit, $40, Booth I-48
Toronto maker Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press creates modern needlework and felt doll kits. The Glowbear kit includes everything you need to make this storybook-inspired doll, a sweet bear who basks in the soft flicker of fireflies at dusk.
3. The PAPERHOOD, Allan Gardens WINTER CARD, $6.50, Booth U-19
The Paperhood, based in Toronto’s Junction, offers scenes of Ontario life in the form of cards, gift tags, posters, and calendars. I love the glassy greenhouse domes of Allan Gardens in these winter cards.
4. Chandler Honey, Trio Gift Pack, ~$40, Booth Y-45
Tique Chandler takes raw organic honey from her family farm and infuses it with fresh flavours. I’d like to make up a trio gift pack of her citrus offerings: Orange Grove, Peach Lychee, & Yuzu Berry.
5. FOREST AND FAUNA STUDIO, The Classic Spoon, $65, Booth D-06
Crafted from ash wood salvaged from around Elora, Ontario, each spoon is thoughtfully hand-carved, celebrating the unique character of the wood. So much like my Nona’s! I chose a gorgeous one to bring home as my own iconic kitchen tool.
6. EVERIST, The Body Oil Spritz, ~$48, Booth R-25
Everist’s body oil spritz is packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin E and bakuchiol (a plant-based ‘retinol’) for an effortless after-shower moisture boost. The scent profile of orange peel, bergamot, rosemary, clary sage and peppermint is fabulous.
7. Canadian Stitchery, sippin’ Squirrel Ugly Sweater Cross Stitch Kit, $25, Booth J-03
Mary Cowan’s wood-framed cross stitch kits are cheeky and bright. Cross-stitching in a wood frame makes for an easy, soothing practice. Learn- by-making as you cross-stitch this cheeky little Canadian squirrel.
8. Plastic Flux, OVal Tray, $45, Booth P-05
Toronto start-up Plastic Flux takes post-consumer plastic waste and transforms it into household goods and furniture. This Oval Chromelle Catch All Tray will look pretty spectacular on the front hall table or filled with…
9. Carolina’s ARTISAN BrowniES, Sampler Box of 9, $32, Booth W-03
Carolina Foresti’s individually wrapped brownies make for a lovely, shareable gift. I think this 9 brownie sampler would be a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer.
10. FREON COLLECTIVE, REUSABLE COTTON ROUNDS, $36, BOOTH O-10
Toronto’s Freon Collective makes these reusable cotton rounds (15 in a mesh bag), the perfect solution for removing makeup, toning, and applying face creams. Suitable for all skin types.
11. Zero Soap Co, Green Clay and Bergamot Soap, $9, Booth P-05
Toronto artisan Zoe Evans offers Zero-Waste, Zero-Toxin soaps, lotion bars, and lip balms. I love all things Bergamot, so this French Green Clay bar is my top choice. For the most sensitive skin, try the gentle Oat and Kaolin Clay bar.
12. The Tiny Paint Company, Happy HOliday Kitchen Card, $6.95, Booth N-20
The moment I spied it, I became smitten with the Tiny Paint Co.’s depiction of a holiday kitchen. It’s delivering hygge on an entirely new level. Is it the cookie tray, the letter bunting, or the star-filled night sky that lights my fire? It’s all of these things, naturally.
13. SAlT+ MUSTARD, MUstard 4-Pack Sampler, $35, Booth W-33
This four-pack of mustards is gift-worthy, featuring Salt and Mustard’s White Truffle, Black Garlic, Stonefruit, and Horseradish mustards. Ideal for boards, sauces, and weeknight meals.
14. Roncy Packs, SMALL Leather Fanny Pack with Faux Croc, $145, Booth P-13
I love the texture of this white faux-leather croc fanny pack from Roncy Packs.This family-owned, women-run business is based in Toronto, dedicated to crafting unique accessories from textile waste. Mix and match a bag like this one with their variety of straps to create a custom look.
15. Michelle Ross, ION earrings, $98, Booth O-37
Michelle Ross has a loyal following for a reason. Her organic shapes seem to move as the body moves, even when the wearer is sitting perfectly still. I’ve been admiring her Ion Earrings in white Pearl and in deep Mulberry for some time, now. The Mulberry pair came home with me.
The One of a Kind Show runs from November 27 to December 7, 2024 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes Blvd. Hours vary, with special Late Night Shopping on Thursday, December 4th, 2024 from 10am to 11pm. Admission pricing ranges from $18 to $25, with an optional GO train fare/show ticket package of $35. Family passes are available from $42 to $46 and Bestie Bundles for 4 Adults (including tote bags) for $99. Children 4 and under are free. Tickets include free re-admission throughout the full run of the show [with I.D.]. The show offers water refill stations, baby change room, parcel check, first aid, bank machines, and complimentary wheelchairs and scooters on a first-come-first-serve basis.
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO OOAK ON INSTAGRAM
(November 27-28, 2025)
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
To Enter:
- Like the giveaway post that will be posted on Instagram by @roseannecarrara on the evening of Thursday, November 27th.
- Make sure that you are following both @roseannecarrara and @ooak_toronto on Instagram.
- Tag a friend in the comments section of the post. Each individual comment will be considered one entry. Multiple entries welcome.
Guidelines:
- There will be one (1) winner with a prize of two (2) tickets to the 2025 One of a Kind Christmas Show.
- The competition is open to all Canadians.
- There is no purchase necessary to enter.
- The competition opens on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, at the time the post goes live, approximately 9:30pm [EST]
- The competition closes at 11:59pm [EST] on Friday, November 28th, 2025.
- The winner will be drawn at random.
- The winner will be contacted via direct message on Instagram on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.
- Tickets will be sent to the winner by email in an orderly fashion, anywhere between 4 to 48 hours. Please ensure you’ve received your tickets before arriving at the show.
- The prize is one pair of tickets only, and does not include lodging, transportation, meals, coat check, or additional credits of any kind.
ON THIS DAY
2023: Twenty Holiday Cookies and Bars
2022: Make-Ahead Monday, Homemade Kahlua, SSJ Chocolate Bitters + More House Gin
2021: Advent 2021 Kick-Off : Choose a Tree & Freeze the Cookie Dough
2019: The Posts of Christmas Past: Smelling Salts Journal’s 2018 Advent Calendar
2016: Visit the One of a Kind Show and Sale + Our Top 10 Gifts From #ooakx16
2011: Advent Shadowbox: Day 2, Daily Bread Food Bank















