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Style Days of Christmas: One of a Kind Show Giveaway

16 November, 2012 Nelia

And it’s here…Day 1 of the highly-anticipated (by me?) second annual Style Days of Christmas Giveaways!!! This year, we have some amazing goodies to give away, and we are starting extra early to make sure that the winners receive their prizes in time for the holidays. Style Blog…like Santa, but more stylish!

If you participated last year, the rules are essentially the same: one awesome giveaway per day for 12 days (weekends excluded), comment to enter, do the extra steps for extra entries, win, and enjoy your freebies! Easy, peasy.

So here goes our first giveaway…as you might’ve gleaned from the title, we are giving away two tickets to the One of a Kind Show in Toronto (November 22nd – December 2nd)…annnddd…$100 to spend at the show! If you’ve been reading this blog long enough, you already know that I love the One of a Kind Show…and especially the Christmas edition of the One of a Kind Show. And this holiday season, you can get all kinds of special, one of a kind presents for yourself and for your loved ones on us! Sounds good? Enter below!

Enter after the jump!

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Giveaway: One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale

7 November, 2011 Nelia

One of a Kind Christmas Show 2011 is coming to town at the end of the month, and I seriously cannot wait to check out my favorite artisans, and to discover some new ones. Especially, since this year, I am all about collecting unique trinkets for our wedding. If you are on a hunt for amazing Christmas gifts, I know you’ll be able to find them at the One of a Kind Show! Seriously, that place is a gold mine (of presents). And to help you out, I will be giving away a pair of tickets to the 2011 Christmas Show and Sale in Toronto to one lucky reader!

Here’s what you have to do to win:

1. Leave a comment (1 per person, please)

2. Tell me which artisan(s) have you intrigued

3. For extra entries, please RT the following: “@styleblogca I’d love to win @OOAK_Toronto tickets! http://wp.me/p1WxbY-3bL #OOAKX11”

4. You don’t have to be a follower, but it’s always appreciated

5. This giveaway is open to Canadians only. Transportation to and from Toronto not included.

6. C’est tout

~~This contest closes on Thursday, November 10th at 11:59pm. Good luck!~~

And the winner of a pair of tickets is…drumroll…JennC! Congrats!!! I seriously wish I could give each and every one of you a pair of tickets, but if you didn’t win this time, check back, as our Style Days of Christmas are starting, and you really wouldn’t want to miss it!

One of a Kind Spring 2011 Show

4 April, 2011 Nelia 1 Comment

As you might remember, last Christmas was my very first time visiting the One of a Kind Show! And boy, did I have fun! This time, le boyfriend and I headed out full of high expectations, eager to discover some new artisans and do some shopping. Once again, we were not disappointed.

The Spring 2011 show featured hundreds of talented artisans and I had to exercise a lot of restraint not to end up going way over my budget, especially when it came to gorgeous jewelry! There were just so many amazing pieces to covet – too bad I couldn’t buy them all. Here’s the rundown of some booths that caught my attention.

Aromachology

Custom-made fragrances are as fancy as it gets, and Aromachology offers just that – mix and match your fave scents to make something truly unique for yourself, or for someone special.

atelier l.a.f.

Oh, this booth…I oohed and aahhhed for close to 15 minutes, while the patient (and lovely) brother/sister duo Laura and Andrew Floyd of atelier l.a.f. helped me pick out a piece for myself. I settled on a pair of La Cuerna earrings, though if I could, I would probably buy the entire collection.

Sweet Definition

The food aisle was unanimously voted our favorite of the day – food samples, anyone? And though my macaron from Sweet Definition was stale, the flavours were just right. I am hoping that this was due to the fact that we got there pretty late in the day, and got one of the last few macarons. I am definitely going to give Sweet Definition another chance to prove that their macarons are crave-worthy. But next time, I am showing up early.

Hoi Bo

Hoi Bo was one of the booths I actually searched for. And while last time, I fell in love with their beautiful leather jackets, this season, I left wanting one of their gorgeous silk dresses – so simple, and yet so powerful. If you missed them at the show, you can still pay them a visit at their Distillery District studio.

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Giveaway: One of a Kind Spring 2011 Show and Sale

24 March, 2011 Nelia 20 Comments

I’m so excited to attend this spring’s One of a Kind Show! This past Christmas was my first time attending, and I really had a great time. For anyone looking for unique and truly great gifts (for others or for yourself…I don’t judge), One of a Kind Show is a must-visit! And to make things a tad easier for you, I’ll be giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the Toronto Spring 2011 Show to two lucky readers.

Here’s what you have to do to win:

1. Leave a comment (1 per person, please)

2. Tell me which artisan(s) have you intrigued

3. For extra entries, please RT the following: “@styleblogca I’d love to win @OOAK_Toronto tickets! http://styleblog.ca/?p=9321 #OOAKS11”

4. Again, you don’t have to be a follower, but it’s always appreciated

5. This giveaway is open to Canadians only. Transportation to and from Toronto not included.

6. C’est tout

~~I will pick 2 winners on Monday March 28th. Good luck!~~

Jennie and Eliana, you guys both won 2 tickets each! Congrats! Please email me your snail mail addys, and full contact info, and I’ll make sure that you get your tickets!

For everyone else that entered, please stay tuned for another amazing giveaway! This one has me super excited!

Don’t Miss – This Month in Toronto!

21 March, 2011 Nelia Leave a Comment

LG Fashion Week – Fall 2011
Heritage Court, Exhibition Place
March 28th – April 2nd

LG Fashion Week Beauty by L’Oréal Paris is the premiere fashion event in Canada which brings together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the season’s collections in the Fashion Capital of Canada, Toronto. Now in its 12th year, the Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) has successfully created a Fashion Week known as LG Fashion Week Beauty by L’Oréal Paris that commands international respect, drives the Canadian fashion economy and profile within the industry.

One of a Kind Spring Show
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
March 30th – April 3rd

The 33rd annual One of a Kind Spring Show returns to Toronto! Showcasing the vibrant talents of 450 artisans, the Spring Show is the place to uncover the coolest gift ideas in art, furniture, fashion, home decor, toys, food & more! Check out my post from the Christmas show…there’s just so much to see and buy!

Prom at the ROM – Into The Wild
Royal Ontario Museum
Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Get ready to experience the wild side of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) at the most thrilling fundraising event of the season – PROM: Into the Wild, presented by BCBGMAXAZRIA. Join hundreds of Young Patrons’ Circle (YPC) members and guests to celebrate the beauty of Earth’s biodiversity and the wonder of the ROM’s natural history collections. Enjoy a spirited evening complete with live entertainment and dancing, lush lounges and a gourmet feeding frenzy.

After Hours Men’s Event at The Bay
Men’s West End Shop
The Bay, Queen St. location – 2nd floor from 5 – 9pm
Thursday, March 24

See the new Spring 2011 men’s fashions from Hugo Boss, Ben Sherman, Strellson and more. Find out about The Bay’s made-to-measure offer and the new John Allen’s Men’s club. Light food & drink will be served, while quantities last. You could also get the chance to win a fabulous Strellson coat. Call to find out more information & RSVP to 416-861-6876.

One of a Kind Christmas Show 2010

30 November, 2010 Nelia 2 Comments

I have a confession to make – up until last weekend, I’ve never been to the One of a Kind Show. Ever. If like me, you have yet to visit the lovely local artisan booths, don’t walk…run to their Christmas show and sale at the Direct Energy Centre this week. There’s definitely something for everyone: Christmas gifts, handmade postcards, unique jewelry, clothes, and accessories, home decor items, and so much more!

I was really impressed by it all! And since a picture is worth a thousand words – here are a few of the artisans that really stood out. Make sure to stop by their booths and say hi (and perhaps buy something one of a kind).

Toodlebunny by Trudy Wynans (Booth S-48)

Lovely earrings, gorgeous handmade necklaces – different and original. Loved it all.

Marmalade by Kate Singer (Booth R-52)

Russian dolls, flowers, and anchors…oh my! Kate Singer is a woman after my own heart with her adorably whimsical Toronto-made/handmade jewelry! I got the Matryoshka pendant, and am still lusting after the anchor/heart bracelet.

Avril Loretti (Booth L-21)

Hockey-printed totes, mustache-printed hankies, and lovely tea towels all would make perfect stocking stuffers this Christmas. And the fact that they are Toronto-made? Even better.

Mally Designs (Booth B-32)

For the little ones on your shopping list, these reversible leather bibs with magnetic clasp are guaranteed not to stain, and come in a variety of super cute designs. You can also ask for a customized version, selecting your own color, print, and adding a child’s name to the bib pocket.

Laura Kapp (Booth T-10)

Fab Siwash sweaters for the coldest of winters.

Hoi Bo (Booth S-19)

As soon as I caught a glimpse of a beautiful leather jacket, I knew that the Hoi Bo booth would be something special. And it really was. Shapes, textures, and structural detailing are all very intriguing in most Hoi Boi garments – bags, dresses, accessories. There were so many things I liked in that booth, I could’ve spent days oggling them. Perhaps a trip to their Distillery District store is in my near future.

SK Art (Booth N-34)

SK Art is another booth worth visiting, if you have a little one to shop for. Absolutely loved their original Robot artwork. Got the blue one to frame and give to my cousin, so that my nephew can have something lovely (and unique) hanging in his bedroom. Oh, and they also make beautiful postcards too!

Pook

These sock-toques seem to be pretty popular. And though I wouldn’t want one in my stocking, I do think these Pook hats (judging by le boyfriend’s ecstatic reaction) would make a good gift for the little ones…or a hockey fan in your life, as the toques also come in your team’s signature colors. Oh, and they are also reversible.

As for the last two photos…Unfortunately, I have lost their business cards…boohoo! But if you check out this year’s One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale, I am certain you’ll be able to find something to tickle your fancy…and make this year’s Christmas shopping a lot more fun! Let me know if you end up buying anything. Would love to hear about your OOKS experiences!

One of a Kind Show runs from November 25th – December 5th at the Direct Energy Centre.