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| - I went to the One of a Kind Show yesterday and wanted to provide an update for the reader's about this year's exhibit. Firstly, if you have the chance, or the day off, to go during the week, I highly recommend it!
During the week you will have much more breathing room and less elbowing to do as you make your way through the alphabet-labeled aisles. Mind you, it took me and a group of friends 4 hours to get from Z to R, and A to H. All very good aisles, but I can't report on I to Q. There is just way too much to look through!
The ideal way to peruse through this very large show is to have a game plan. Go on their website and download one of the show maps. It outlines all of the exhibitors and artisans and where they are on the floor. If you want fashion, stick to the fashion section. If you crave paintings, photography or mixed media, go with the visual arts section. If you are hungry, check out the bistro section; the samples alone will fill you up!
This Christmas One of a Kind Sale had plenty of holiday ornaments and decor to purchase, which sets it apart from the show they have in the spring. Many artists have returned from last years show, but there are a number of new ones I found and enjoyed (or missed last year). My favourite was the Old Stamp Company which sold hundreds upon hundreds of ink stamps (not the ones you put on envelopes for mail).
The stamps come in all different shapes and sizes and there is neat demo that shows you how to make truly unique gift cards, tags or bookmarks-a great gift for a kid or any artist! There were a lot of fun kid-friendly toys and games being sold as well, and you'll find hordes of holiday gift ideas.
The One of a Kind Show is on until Sunday this week!
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