Crazy mad rush for the shopping season is here and the annual Signatures Christmas Show is on between now and November 27th at the Metro Convention Centre.

This year's show features over 250 Canadian vendors with everything from Artburn (paint-your-own-shirts for kids) to Deb's Dip (gourmet dip seasonings).

I go every year to see what's there, but two things caught my eye this year. Christy's Crunch (gourmet toffee treats - alliterations aside, these are SO delicious!) and the booth for the Workshop Studio & Boutique. Workshop is run by two women artists who opened up a store in Ottawa, near the downtown Market area there. Their shop and booth at Signatures showcase their own works, as well as other talented women in their community. I'm a bag-freak and the booth has a ton of funky handcrafted bags. They also have super cute originally designed T-shirts, too. And check out their cool jewellery, accessories, and gifts.

Signatures Christmas Show
The Metro Convention Centre
255 Front St. W.