Happy 40th Birthday from one 40-something to another! (Canadian Living, I mean, obviously.)

To call this annual behemoth a 'craft show' would be to belittle the true artistry and diverse passion for creating that one finds here every year, and this year's talent list of over 800 artisans from across Canada certainly won't disappoint.

I shopped the Show as the doors opened early this morning and here are just a few of my favourite gift ideas to get you in the mood:

FOR HER

Granny's hand made crochet with a punk rock attitude:

[caption id="attachment_12560" align="aligncenter" width="570"] This Ilk (Booth Z-05)[/caption]

Cool comfort meets hip office chic:

[caption id="attachment_12561" align="aligncenter" width="464"] Annie Thompson
Booth N-20[/caption]

French linen smocks, bags and home goods:

[caption id="attachment_12562" align="aligncenter" width="170"] L'Atelier du Presbytere
Booth L25[/caption]

Heirloom bracelet:

[caption id="attachment_12563" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Moon Rox
Booth Y-09:[/caption] Arm Party wares: [caption id="attachment_12564" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bijoux Lily Rose
Booth R-52[/caption] And of course, more fur so fabulous as to make you want to cry "Oh Santa, please?": [caption id="attachment_12571" align="aligncenter" width="261"] Rachel f.
Booth L-33[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12573" align="aligncenter" width="167"] Rachel f.
Booth L-3[/caption] FOR HIM Sartorial style for the unabashedly dapper: [caption id="attachment_12565" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Pomp & Ceremony
Booth R-19[/caption] For the stylishly studious: [caption id="attachment_12567" align="aligncenter" width="251"] Cantin
Booth V-29[/caption] A tuque and waxed canvas rucksack topped with savoir flair: [caption id="attachment_12569" align="aligncenter" width="263"] Rachel F
Booth L-33[/caption] FOR FIDO & FIFI   Perennial pet lover favourite, Rover has a new line of femme feline fashion: [caption id="attachment_12574" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Rover
Booth Q-11[/caption] FOR HOME Retro meets mod leather plant hangers: [caption id="attachment_12577" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Blisscraft And Brazen
Booth C-24[/caption]   Done Like Dinner plates: [caption id="attachment_12578" align="aligncenter" width="694"] Said The King
Booth N-22[/caption] Save your laundry for a Dark Rainy Day hamper: [caption id="attachment_12579" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Jenna Rose
Booth V03[/caption]