Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is June 20th. Looking for some gift ideas for Dad? T.E.S.T. can help. Right here in Toronto, you can get a thoughtful handmade and vintage gifts, including this DAD Banner Screenprinted Card by genevievejodouin

We've got great gifts for young, new, Dads, older, experienced Dads & Dads of all sorts.
The BEER COZIE -Number 1 Dad - Beige and Gray by knitrovert is perfect Father's Day gift.





Fine art, like the Original Fine Art Painting - The Train by artbyarlenebabad is always a great gift.


Dad might love an original Fine Art acrylic landscape painting titled Golden Tributary by Gwen Duda GwensArtDreamscape



Is Dad into architecture and design? Consider the Toronto Building Cocktail Napkins by avrillorei




The Original Block Print - Flyover by magprint has the sculptural look of elevated highways, flyovers and overpasses.



Or how about the Distillery and Roots fine art print by ezhillin?





There's Facade 1 Morges - Fine Art Print 5x7 by jpet too.





What could be more 'Father's Day' than a tie? How about a Vintage Christian Dior Tie--Numbered 18 of 24 from dervish



For the science or history nerd, there's Louis Pasteur - Linocut,1st Edition by minouette




Maybe Dad is young, hip with surrealist tendencies? Try cyclopsandowl's Intermission - PRINT



For the cowboy Dad there's Vintage Calgary Theme Belt Buckle from HibouAccessories




How about the
Blue and Black- Fused Glass Belt Buckle by urbanfusions?




The green specks cuff links - FREE shipping sale by shannellesmith are a twist on a traditional Father's Day favorite.



Check out the Vintage Bike Ad Woodburned Box by SixthAndElm





For the bookworm, or photography collector, there's
Stacked and Sorted - 8x10 matted print by tanjatiziana

April Fool's!

April 1st, April Fool's Day, join T.E.S.T. in having a little laugh with things which are not what the seem, the unexpected, jokes, pranks and as they say in French, the poisson d'avril! How about a rubber ducky (5 x 7 print) by anotherangle for the bird watcher in your life?




AvrilLoreti has a whole Mustache Handkerchiefs - Pop Of Color - Set of 4 for your fun disguise needs.




For the Tiger who doesn't take herself too seriously there's the Year of the Tiger card by Bebbers




BombusLanes's misfit bumblebee is sure to make them laugh!





Tell 'em, in Toronto, all the raccoons are friendly. Raccoon High Five Linocut - 1st Edition by minouette




CandyChick offers a
Coconut Juice Ring.





It's the
Hand-Stamped MINI Card .Alice and her extra long neck.. Alice In Wonderland Series by FostenGreetings


A different way to wear a bow tie: Victorian Bow Tie, vintage pendant one-of-a-kind necklace by hdunstan




Or another, with the SALE - singular sensation gold knit bow tie - necklace by moonlightforviolet




Or a playful take on the tie - the SALE - tiny tie necklace - upcycled and reconstructed by ilovetweek




Twister fun from juicypop






Get the Take Off and Hoser - set of 2 beer cozies by knitrovert





Confuse their senses with help from Smells Like A Day At The Beach Lotion




For Darth-dog, get the Darth Vader Boba Fett bandana by peachykeenpets




Check out ratgirl's fun take on the Diamond stud earrings





Get your Zombie Defense League (1.25 inch button pack) by zomb





Maybe I'm a nerd, but I think theAlcohol Molecule Earrings - CH3CH2OH by slashpile are hilarious!

Valentines

It's one month until Valentine's Day. Now's a good time to get tokens of love for your loved ones. Today, we start our survey of handmade goodies in the city, with some of the newest members of the T.E.S.T.:

Need a symbol of everlasting love? Check out the Lovers Locks Photograph by poise101. "The locks on the Ponte Vecchio are put there by lovers. Legend has it that if lovers place a lock on the Ponte Vecchio and toss the key over the bridge into the Arno River, their love will last forever."



Roses are a traditional gift - here's a twist: the Red Rosebud Wool Felt Hair Clip by claraclips


For a sassier gift, get the Coral metallic leather silver bracelet. Vibrant and hot. SASSY AND CHIC. by shopelegante



What says love like Paris in the springtime? Get Paris Pink by Melanie Hillier and enjoy free shipping within Toronto.



This necklace is even called Eternally in Love - Encrusted Multi-Gem Heart Pendant Necklace with Pink Corondum Quartz, Carnelian, Amethyst, Bear Quartz and Czech Glass by SolBijou

Looking for kisses? Try the Smooches Handkerchief by Avril Loreti





Dress for the occasion with FREE SHIPPING Le Collier Sobet by cocoboudoir




For you Love Birds, check out this card by Bebbers





Send a message with the I heart you - greeting card- in pink by kiwipunch





Tell your favorite zombie, or anatomist he's in your thoughts. Thinking of You Valentine VI - Multimedia Linocut Card by minouette


What says love like a mixed tape? Mix Tape necklace Hot Pink by ratgirl





Coax someone inside with It's Warm Inside Greeting Card by SoRad





TheGirlInYellow offers some naughtier sentiments, like Naughty pinup cards for your baby




Wear your heart(s) on your belt with the
Four Blue Hearts - Fused Glass Belt Buckle by urbanfusions



For your favorite infant or new parent, get Wishy Washies - Organic Cotton Terry Washcloths Set of 2
by littledenim



Show your love for your pet with this Pink Leopard collar - Size XL by peachykeenpets.




Express a love for something you can rely on with the I heart books pinback button by Zippster




Show your Etsy love with the I heart ETSY - beer cozie!