Our goal is to host an event to find the most unique fashion creations, and creators in the GTA.

The goal: "Upcycle pre-loved garments and textiles. The Challenge: Use what you have, You are on the clock!

Participants will have the chance to compete and show off their talent for putting together high fashion items using a random selection of materials within a stipulated time period.

We are looking for a maximum of 20 contestants to participate in this once in a lifetime experience.

There is $3000 of prize value for our finalists! The pressure will be ON to achieve Upcycling Fame or Notoriety (your choice), and the 2025 Xunopia EcoChic Creator Award.

The contest sign up is OPEN to everybody over the age of 18 residing in the GTA. On confirmation a $25 dollar registration fee is required.

If you wish to compete in this years competition, sign up NOW: https://forms.gle/ArNTK5KwVhKp1De89

Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Location: MAAT Youth and Innovation Centre

I can really hear the Drums...or maybe it's the excitement! Christmas is and has been my favourite time of year. In the past there was a lightness and people smiled. There was the occasional push or shove trying to get to that last present and those harried expressions you see on faces and you know its because they've left it too late and blood pressure is rising. But generally, in my experience, there has always been that feeling of anticipation, it just hung in the air. For me it is coupled with mouth watering savoury smells, baked bread and the one habit that is taking me a few years to kick - baked ham with pineapples and the preserved red cherries and clove and.....But I digress.

On day 12 we will be live on FB with an auction rewind. Join us on FB tonight from 8pm to 8:40pm to bid on deals you may have missed over the last 11 days.

Check out the Clam Shell Boutique for pics of Todays Auction items--- and we will see you tonight.