TESTy Valentines in person

Valentine's Day is here sooner than you think, which is why we've rounded up some great Etsy sellers who you can shop in-person from!

For Torontonians, head over to the Love & Rummage 7 trunk show on February 8th. Admission is free and you can pick up a beautiful cashmere slouchy hat complete with vintage doily, a hand-painted Valentine's Day card or tell your Valentine to wear your heart on your (coffee) sleeve. You can even find the ultimate Galentine's Day gift.
Sellers include TEST's own Dreamsouth, Nathalie-Roze, Your Heart's Haven and DotHandmade.

Also February  8 is the Annex Flea, where you can find things to indulge your sweetie, like rose scented bubble bath or indulge your pet with grain-free cranberry cat treats. Give the yoga-lover the divine OM. Sellers include TEST's own Sudsatorium, Designed To Life and House of Cat.

To find out more events near you, click here! And if you can't make it to any, don't forget an Etsy Gift Card is also a sure way to warm your loved ones heart.

Local Toronto Love&Rummage7

Annex Flea

Craft News: Nathalie-Roze & Co. HOLIDAY POP UP (in the Yurt!)

Visit our Pop Up at the Yurt this weekend ~ it's a quirky-sweet venue perfect for lovely & local shopping. Expect a mix of winter accessories, including our popular sweater-toques, obi belts, cowls, baby merch & more, plus Vintage & discounted indie designer clothing, handcrafted jewellery, honey soap, ornaments, cards & prints and lots more cool stuff (most priced under $50). NOTE: There will be some $20 baskets to dig through & a few fabric packs for the crafty gals.

We'll have different T.O. guest makers joining us each day ~ come see what's on offer. We'll also have a good selection of affordable & thoughtful little somethings appropriate for teachers & caregivers, Secret Santa exchanges, stocking stuffers & maybe a treat for you too.

Bonus: You can have a pint or a serving of sticky toffee pudding at the Ceili before or after you visit us.
Hope to see you there...

WHEN: December 7th & 8th, 11am to 4pm (this Sat./Sunday)

A Pop Up Sale for Japan

In response to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Nathalie Roze and Co. are organizing a fundraiser to help support the survivors of these tragic events.

WHAT: A 2-day sale of discounted women's clothing, jewellery & accessories ~ all donated by big-hearted local designers/crafters and shops, plus some vintage clothing, a bake sale & a silent auction of various services (eg. manicures, massages, gift cards for local restos, etc.). There will also be a table of beauty swag donated by local media gals.

Shoppers will save 20% to 70% off a mix of tempting fashion & beauty items, services and edibles, knowing their purchases will benefit an important and time-sensitive cause.

100% of cash raised will benefit the Red Cross' efforts to help survivors of the recent natural disasters in Japan.
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WHEN: the weekend of April 2nd & 3rd
Saturday 11am - 6pm & Sunday 12noon - 5pm
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WANT TO HELP?
If you're a crafter/designer, baker, retailer or have some special vintage items you'd like to contribute (eg. dreses, handbags or shoes), please call the shop at 416-792-1699 or message us.
NOTE: Donations can be dropped off at either Nathalie-Roze & Co. in Leslieville (1015 Queen St East, Leslieville (near Pape Ave.), Toronto, ON) OR at Lilliput Hats on College (W. of Bathurst) in the West-End during regular store hours.

SHARE: You can also help by posting about our* Pop Up Sale for JAPAN* on Facebook or your own blog, tweeting about it, telling your friends or just coming out to 'Shop for the Cause'.
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Hope you'll please help us to help Japan ~ again, all money raised benefits the Red Cross.

Thanx,
Nathalie-Roze, Laura & Anneke ♥
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