One of a Kind Christmas Show: Toronto, New York City, Chicago

Quick Picks for Plush lovers:

1 - This breed of Boubounet fights fashion emergencies and design disasters - Velvet Moustache- Booth G-52
2 - Monsieur Tsé Tsé is made of organic cotton with embroidered eyes. He is produced in Montreal and 10% of the profits from the sale of this product are donated to UNICEF - Raplapla - Booth X-39
3 - Kyle Kyle has remarkable computational abilities and is a bit of a hypochondriac - Monster Factory - Booth U-6
4 - Stuffed animals with patchwork tummies. Patchwork, tails, paws and ears made with reclaimed and vintage fabric - Fabricawakuwaku - Booth V-59
5 - Baby Willy is the newest edition to the family - Monkey House - Booth H-34
6 - Aliens, monsters, dolls and other toys made from old fabric scraps - Fixeight - Booth Y-47

Quick Picks for the eco-minded:

1 - Animal friendly purse: fully lined in an organic cotton canvas, has a magnetic closure, a zippered pocket on the back, and tons of room for all your bits and bobs - Anatomy of a Skirt - Booth O-23
2 - Loose fitting dress with silk screen detailing - League of Lovers and Thieves - Booth V-48
3 - Ginger & Lemongrass olive oil based soap - Olive Authentique - Booth D-14
4 - Slinky top - Namoda - Booth Q-43
5 - Hi-Five Manicure set - Froosh - Booth Q-30
6 - Animal-friendly hemp belts - Truth - Booth V-35

Quick Pick: Gifts for the Design Savvy Home Owners Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

1. “The Bird” table runner by Ulla Clark, LUprints, Booth: L-45

2. “Néo” reversible vase with cork by Serge Tardif & Nathalie Morin, Morin Tardif, Booth: R-13

3. Colourful ceramic vases by Mike Leishman & Connie Leishman, Leishman Pottery, Booth: Y-18

4. Clock (Staab in walnut) by Michael Giles & Devin Barrette, Furni, Booth: Q-24 (6 days)

5. Chair by Lambert Ouellet, Cocobolo Design, Booth: O-20 (5 Days)

6. Felt trivets by Arounna Khounnoraj & John Booth, bookhou, Booth: S-37

7. Cheese board by Gary Kennell & Nick Kennell, GKE Board & Bench, Booth: V-16

8. Circle d-lite felt rug by Farha Dharshi, Lilou/SUF Montreal, Booth: Q-25 (6 Days)

9. Willow block table by John Koletic, Koletic Designs Inc., Booth: N-52

10. Lamp (from the “Basidio Collection”) by Alexandre Brault, Brollte, Booth: J-3

Quick Pick: Best Whimsical Gifts Friday, November 21st, 2008

Today being René Magritte’s 110th birthday…there is no better occasion to showcase the most fantastic and playful whimsical gifts you will find at the show.

1. Ceramic Sculpture by Wendy Walgate, Booth J-4

2. “Fifty Style Redhead” Wood Sculpture by Lori Skinner, U-7

3. Jewelery Boxes (from “The Sleepy Head” collection) by Gosia Kosciolek, Illustration by Gosia
Booth: R-2

4. Art Furniture by Angelo Sorrentino & Nathalie Sanche, Sorrentino Sanche, Booth: J-29

5. Wool Bunnies by Ann Heinonen, studio väri, Booth: R-23

6. Vegas Elvis Teapot by Brenda Anne Sullivan, Dragon Clay, Booth: R-39

7. “Cupie Dolls” Painting by Kathryn Boyd, Booth: L-47

8. “Sunshine and Bubblegum” Tea Cozy by Jennifer Stevenson, Trifly Design, Booth: T-3

Quick Pick: Gifts for the Pattern Lovers Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Be it subtle or bold, make an impression with a well-patterned gift.

1) Pocket Mirrors, Amy Kwong & Keith McCalmont, Smitten Kitten, Booth: I-55

2) Framed, Mixed-media collage, $80, Kristin McDonald, GlueSTICK Dreams, Booth: V-24

3) Screen Printed Tea Towels, Hilary Dennis & Katy Chan, SCHOOLYARD, Booth: J-5

4) Original Painting, Karl Au-Yeung, Booth: K-13

5) The New Chef’s Cutting Block, $270, Don Beamish, Larch Wood, Booth: H-54

Quick Pick: Gifts for the fan Friday, November 7th, 2008

The following gifts are perfect for the sports, music, and fashion aficionados in your life.

1) Small scale hockey painting by Marcel Guldemond (Booth: K-50), $135

2) Hockey card wallet by Isabella Campbell, Read My Hips By Isa (Booth: P-23, 6 Days), $30

3) CD holder (made with vintage vinyl record sleeve) by Lyse Maheu, Machin Chouette (Booth: O-30), $75-$100

4) Glass with sneakers motif by Kyla Francis, Kyla Francis, Kyla Francis Pottery (Booth: O-33, 5 days)