#OoakVan was so much fun!

The day started off pretty early for me, considering I'd had only a couple hours of sleep... But what's a holiday season without sleep deprivation? So many parties to attend, so many rum & egg nogs to drink! 

Michelle, Owen & I were off to One of a Kind on a gorgeous sunny morning... We beat the crowds ('cause really, in YVR on a sunny Sunday in December, who is inside??) and started on our missions.

Michelle's: to drop the kid off at the fantastic free daycare service. Happily this was completely kiddy corner to the entrance of the show! Check, kid happy as a clam in a pile of toys and not one glance back to us running away ;) 

Mine: coat check. It was 20 million degrees in there and I have a great habit of tuning out the world in order to find a way to cool down. I'm sorry you fell and broke your leg? Lemme just grab some ice water first... Since the daycare didn't want to watch my coat take a nap, we hoofed it back to the entrance (actually pre-entrance) for coat check... Racking up the miles was well worth it!

Note: I'd say they could've put up better signage, but it was more like I probably wasn't paying attention in all of the excitement... hehe

Ours: explore all the goodies! This was our candy store... well, I think Michelle would still be in heaven in a real candy store... but I don't have that sweet tooth... haha

First booth that catch's my eye is Mindan's Designs. I had purchased the most gorgeous aqua & silver ring from Mindan a few years ago at Portobello West. I've recieved so many compliments on this ring and it is so easy to dress up or down! So of course I had to peruse the new selection and even made sure 'Santa' bought one for a certain someone ;)

I was so happy to meet Amie from Timber Green Woods. I came across their fantastic line of creative wood products when I recently joined etsy, then I noticed they're from WI! Since Kenosha will always be my home, we immediately shared that bond in our chat. Thank you for the encouraging words & I love my snowflakes!

Snowflakes by Timber Green Woods

Upper Left: Imps and Monsters, Lower Left: Nugs.ca, Right: Michelle

There were so many talented artists there and I wish I could have bought so much more! I loved the artwork from Imps and Monsters as well the figurines from nugs! BUT one of the BEST things we came across wasn't even from any of the artisians... THIS GIANT BALLOON was sooo cool! Especially since Michelle has been obsessed with having these at Owen's birthday parties, but then realizes, 'How on earth would the kids bring them home?' Car service Michelle, you must provide car service ;)

We came across the food area thankfully at the end. I fell head over heels for the authentic Stöllen from Swiss Bakery.. (I'd say the next best one to my Omi's) mmmm I will finish my 500lbs one day!! And Michelle was all googly eyed over the Sponge Toffee from bah! (yes, I will admit, it was really good as well, even though I'd OD'd on my sugar intake).

Super fantastic day overall. Kid happy, check. Adults happy, check check.

Bring on more holiday fun!!