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I had one of those experiences that feels like it could only begin at the One of a Kind Show. I went with my husband this year – already a seasonal miracle – and while Stan wasn’t quite prepared for the amount of walking, we quickly settled into a rhythm: one row together, one row with him happily parked somewhere, one row reunited…

Somewhere on one of my solo circuits, I wandered into the Vintage section and promptly fell for @m_goldfinger_gifts – a treasure-trove of pieces upcycled from old tins. Wall hangings, ornaments, jewellery… each one with that whimsical “where did you come from” aura. I instantly zeroed in on a pair of earrings. Gorgeous. Ingenious. Retro-magical.

I told Michelle (the M in m.goldfinger gifts), half-joking yet entirely serious, that I’d be hinting broadly to my husband about them. Should a man appear, looking earnest but uncertain, she’d know exactly which pair he was meant to be guided toward. Sly, right?

Well… too sly for Stan, as it turns out. The hint sailed past him like a snowflake in a high wind.

No harm done. I loved Michelle’s work anyway, so I did a post about her on @5hgiving. She sent me the sweetest DM thanking me, saying I made her day. And that gave me the warm fuzzies.

And then came the twist. My hint *did* work – just not on the intended target.

Story completed in the comments.

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Today’s the day — the very last day of the One of a Kind Show.

If you’ve been meaning to go, consider this your gentle nudge… or, frankly, a spirited shove out the door.

There’s nothing quite like the energy in those aisles — the whirr of creativity and the sparkle of ideas you craved. Every booth is a tiny universe of imagination, stitched, hammered, thrown, poured, woven, carved, printed, or dreamed into being.

And if you’re still hunting for gifts that feel thoughtful, personal, and grounded in values that matter… this is 5H heaven. Homemade, Handmade, Healthy, Helpful, From Here — it’s all there, row after row, ready to meet you halfway.

My reel is just a handful of favourites — little flashes of inspiration from last week’s wander. But the real magic is in being there, chatting with makers, and finding pieces that carry a story home with you.

If you’re able, go. Wander. Discover. Let yourself be delighted on purpose.

And if you do go, tell me what you found — or who I should know about next. I love amplifying talent simply because it deserves to be seen. No one pays to be featured here; I just share what inspires me so you can discover it too.

Happy last day, @ooak_toronto. You never fail to refill the creative cup.

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@_noelandco_
@withcarexo
@plasticflux
@anianmfg
@kiriki_little_design_shop
@silvia_taylor
@m_goldfinger_gifts
@tangledgarden
@houseofproper
@sonnihaus
@robertstreetcookies

#OOAK25 #HappyFiftieth

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COME DOWN TO THE ONE OF A KIND SHOW. M. GOLDFINGER GIFTS!!! BOOTH B05!!!!@ooak_toronto #vintage #vintagetin #vintagetins #jewellery #wallhanging @m_goldfinger_gifts

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I love the new Vintage section at @ooak_toronto.

@m_goldfinger_gifts is combining #healthy and #handmade with her art from vintage tins.

If I’m on your Christmas list, the earrings in the centre of third slide are my faves!

#hinthint #upcycled

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We've rounded up some of our top stocking stuffers from our One Of A Kind makers. These are perfect for gifting in stockings (or keeping for yourself 😉).

Celebrate the season with handmade gifts that spread joy one treasure at a time.

👇 Comment your favourite stocking stuffer idea below.

#OOAK #OOAKGiftGude #OOAKMakers #ShopLocal #ShopCanadian

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Here is your first look at the vintage section. This new section is bringing new treasures and finds to the Christmas Show. From curated classics to retro gems, these pieces will have stories to tell...✨

#OOAK25 #OOAKvintage #Vintage #Toronto #Canada

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Your ultimate small business holiday gift guide is here! 🎁 Shop local this season and grab one-of-a-kind gems from these amazing small businesses in #ToLittleItaly. ♥️

Featuring these amazing retailers: @lilliputhats @balfour_books @studiomikafleur @wonderpens @redpegasusto @pinktwigfloral @artsmarket @m_goldfinger_jewellery @paper_flutters_by_em @topopcornco @sellersandnewel

#torontochristmas #giftguide #shoplocal #torontochristmasgifts #collegest

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Grand OPENING TODAY! #artsmarket #622college. Happy Shopping

#toronto #torontosmallbusiness #littleitalytoronto ##torontovendors #torontoshops #torontoshopping #shoptoronto #torontogiftshop #torontogifts #shopsmalltoronto #shoplocaltoronto #madeintoronto #torontoartists #torontohandmade #torontomakers #torontovintage #torontothrifting #createsellshop

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