My 1st Give Away! & What I Got: One Of A Kind Show Toronto

2 Hounds Unleashed is holding a give-away!

Hang out long enough to follow my Blog, Like my Facebook Page and follow my Tweets then comment on this post for a chance to win a ticket to the One of a Kind Xmas Show and Sale in Toronto open now! You have till end of business day Monday to enter! I will have The Girl, at bedtime, randomly select the winner. I will then contact you for your address and Fed-Ex the ticket to you. Good luck!

This is The Girl:

My day at the One of a Kind Show was very fruitful. I walked out with my arms loaded down. Thankfully the organizers of the show have a FREE! package check for shoppers. Imagine that. Customer service is alive and well!

I wanted to buy so much but managed to exercise some control. Here's just a highlight of what I bought:

Julie Pederson's black suede & Tibetan lamb spats (mine have red paint slats):

Julie's booth is where you will find gorgeous Mukluks which are heavenly comfortable. The children's mukluks are outstanding btw! Ok, they are all outstanding. Julie is available to meet and talk with (beautiful woman) and her mother is there with her working the booth. Both very fun ladies. The booth is very busy so don't wait till the end of the show you may end up having to order and *horrors* have to wait for your boots. Booth F-48

Dahlia Drive is artist Wendy Van Riesen. Wendy takes old slips, shirts and kimonos giving them new life with her custom art. I bought a beautiful black slip with lace inserts under the bust and along the hem with the skeleton design on the front and back. Someday I'll post a photo of myself in the dress. I wore it yesterday on our out and abouts, over black skinny jeans with a black velour hoody. Looks amazing and I got many complements and questions about where to get one!

Wendy is overflowing with energy and fun as heck. She will also do custom designs using heat-press, silk-screening and hand painting if you send her a slip.

Wendy had a soft peach slip she'd wrapped around a rusted shovel and left in the ground...if it had fitted I'd have bought it. It is stunning!

These slips totally rock it when you layer them btw. Don't look like everyone else this summer get a Dahlia Drive slip dress! Booth V-56

Honeybea Design Hive is one of the busiest booths at the show. Bea, seen in the photo, makes bags, and other accessories but I got a Bumwarmer for my daughter.

If I'd had more space to try one on I'd have gotten one for myself but this booth was abuzz with activity! Seriously, you have to see these Bumwarmers! Booth N-04

Seriously if I'd had more $ I'd still be at the show. If you where thinking of skipping the show this year you really should reconsider. There are vendors who have not been for years only to return this year to the thrill of attendies. Do not miss out!

*bisous*
Dane

Motivational Inspiration - get yourself to the One of A Kind Show

I'm so stoked about Toronto's Christmas oneofakind Show and Sale which opens tomorrow (Thursday November 25th) and runs till December 5th.

I have been looking at some of the artists attending the OKS this a.m. and it's gotten me more motivated than ever.

Think about it:

• No shipping charges (cause most of us do not have a U.S. addie for free shipping).
• No duty on the gifts you buy (be they for friends & family or for yourself...yes you DO deserve it!). I have confirmed from vendors, Canada Customs has been cracking down on imported 'gifts' and applying duty. I *know*; that's dootie! ;)
• No waiting for your on-line order to be delivered!! Don't kid yourself. We are in Canada...Canada Post is notorious for being slow.
• Shop at the show, gift wrap and mail...guaranteed on time delivery for Xmas!

I'm looking forward to meeting:

Artist Kelly Grace



(her blog)



Kelly in her studio. She's adorable. The painting: WANT!

*bisous*
Dane

One Of A Kind Show & Sale - Christmas 2010

I'm looking forward to getting my Christmas shopping done at the Toronto One of a Kind Show & Sale later this month. Not only will I be a shopper, I'll be attending as press. I can't say that without giggling. The perks of being a blogger...industry's want you to talk about them.

It is so easy to talk about this event. It takes place 2 times a year in 4 different cities in North America. My favorite is the Christmas Show.

Where else can you get unique, one of a kind, gifts for all your family and friends in one day?

Artisans from all over the world bring their talents to the oneofakind. This is like Etsy Live. You can meet the artists and learn the story behind the pieces you purchase. For a little while the world will seem like a smaller warmer place. Who'd want to miss out on the warm and fuzzies?

Amazing stocking stuffers for every personality from gourmet coffees, dips, jams and jellies for the chefs on your list; earrings, bangles etc for the fashionista; knit sweaters and designer beds for you pampered pooch...paintings, designer clothing, ceramics, hand blown glass, woodwork...there really is something for everyone.

If you are anywhere near Toronto (November 25-December 5), Vancouver (December 9-12), Chicago (December 2-5) or New York (November 11-14 & 18-21) you do not want to miss the One of a Kind Show. Ok, if you are in or near New York you have missed it...but Toronto is just a hop, skip and a Porter Air flight away.

I can't fail to mention there will likely be huge freshly baked cinnamon buns there. They taste so good while wandering the aisles. I stuffing my face with nibblies for sure.

Speaking of Porter Air, they have a 30% off sale on all flights right now (use promo code: GIFT30)...so book (before November 24th)!

I can't wait to show you what I find for the loved ones on my list so stay tuned.

*bisous*

Dane