Showing posts with label One of a kind show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label One of a kind show. Show all posts

Monday, December 5, 2011

One of a kind...

I can't believe it's December already!
I feel like just a few weeks ago I was flying back into Ontario. And now it's time to start planning for the holidays! Time for shopping. Tree decorating. Wrapping, baking, and visiting. It's always a bit of an ordeal. There is always more than one house to visit. There is always a forgotten gift at home, or a lost receipt. There are never enough photos taken and there is always WAY too much food consumed. It never turns out to be as relaxing as I'd like, but I always enjoy myself more than I had imagined.
The only thing left for me to do is shop. I gotta get out there! There are only 19 days left!
The problem is though, there isn't enough pressure. It doesn't feel like the holidays. There isn't an inch of snow. Not a single flake! I can actually hear the birds outside chirping. Is it spring? Maybe I'm just confused and its actually Easter. I donno. But the weather better make up it's mind otherwise Christmas is getting postponed.

I did manage to get to the One of a Kind show in Toronto last week though! What a trip. I assumed it would take about 3-4 hours to browse through all the vendors. MAX. That's plenty of time to wander. Pick stuff up, chat to local artists, have a snack or 2.
Holy crap. Was I ever wrong! I've never been more exhausted from shopping. The weight of my purse alone made me want to cry. After 6 hours of wandering around, my mind constantly in alert curious-shopper mode. There was just so much stuff! Funny calendars, fuzzy hats, tasty jams and dips, photography, jewelry, furniture, clothing... the list honestly goes on and on.
People are just so darn crafty.


Direct Energy Centre

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Coming up in TO...

I love Toronto.
Especially at Christmas time!


Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square

It's busy, it's fast and it sparkles all night. Tall buildings light up the sky and tower over the tiny people below. Its down here on the ground where you find the action. Weekday or weekend, morning or night, there's something to keep you occupied.
While flipping through a local magazine I stumbled across a calendar for upcoming events in the city. There are quite a few, but these are the ones that interest me most!


Window Wonderland
Stroll along the downtown business district on Young St. and enjoy holiday vision come to life. See how Ryerson students create a seasonal display on only $100.  Also, go online and vote for your fave.
November 9 - 30, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area
9am - 9pm, FREE
Link Here!

Buskertainment
Every Fri, Sat and Sun from 12- 2pm. Walk along Yonge Street and discover acts like no other; stilt walkers, illusionists, mimes and fire eaters!
November 12- December 18, Downtown Yonge Business District
12pm - 2pm, FREE
Link Here!