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The day started off with a delicious vegan, raw breakfast courtesy of Toronto-based artisan chef, Claudia Gaviria of CrudaCafe.

The food was made of all fresh ingredients indigenous to Canada and was absolutely delicious!

                Claudia Gaviria showing off her morning glory raw, vegan muffins.

Freshly pressed juices chock full of vegetables and fruit - a healthy way to start of your day!

Tofu scramble wrap with arugula, guacamole, and a hint of curry for an extra kick. (One of my personal favourites!)

And here's some of our favourite finds from the show:

The Marbling Art of Robert Wu

Robert Wu is a designer bookbinder who loves experimenting with the marbling technique. His art unifies passion and tradition in the centuries old craft of fine hand bookbinding and each of his pieces are truly one of a kind.

                     Graham Blair Woodcuts

Hailing from St. John's, Newfoundland, Graham Blair specializes in hand-cut and hand-pulled woodblock prints. Each of his prints begins as a sketch, which is then transferred onto a maple wood block and carved out into the appropriate shape. His process derives from ancient Japanese methods of woodcutting.

Susan Lapp Originals

Susan Lapp is inspired by her love of  nature and music. This is translated into her paintings, with which she strives to create a mood rather than the exactness of nature or notes. Her mixed media artwork features strings from a piano and the colours of a sunset, all of which she hopes to create a feeling for the viewer.

Check out her video below which takes you into her creative process.

Opelle - handcrafted leather bags

                           Photo courtesy of Opelle Creative

Amy Malcolm is the brains behind the exquisite handmade leather bag collection called Opelle. Her line was conceived as an alternative to the common fast-fashion handbag.  Launched in 2010 with the brands' signature Lotus bag, Opelle has since grown into a complete line of harmonious designs for a girls' every need and occasion. For more beautiful Opelle bags, go to her Etsy store.

Photo courtesy of Opelle Creative

The One of a Kind Spring Show is located at the Direct Energy Centre at the Exhibition Place and will continue until Sunday, April 1st. We guarantee there's something there for everyone, so go check it out!