Of Rodents and Rabbits

It's all about small mammals with big teeth this February, starting with a very snowy Groundhog Day! T.E.S.T. can offer a rather more Canadian-themed rodent: check out these Beaver Stamp Cufflinks by cuffcraft, or the Toronto's most common rodent (we hope) the squirrel (see Little Squirrel by drelin). Tomorrow is Chinese New Year and we commence the Year of the Rabbit! 恭喜发财! Kiung Hi Fat Chhoi! Enjoy all these bunnies and rabbits and hares!


Little Squirrel by drelin








We hope mice are less common, unless they are Purrrfect Eco Mice by Voteza








Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Tu-z - The Rabbit, Linocut, 4th in Chinese Zodiac, Limited Edition by minouette







Year of the Rabbit art titled Meditative Rabbit Pointing at the Moon by GwenArtDreamscape







Get the Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Plush Doll by quacked for your little rabbit.







Send the Year of the Rabbit Happy Chinese New Year card by VintagePaperParade







Fed your rabbits the best! Organic Orange Imperator Carrot Seeds by cubits







For your little bunny's hair: Bunny Rabbit Wool Felt Hair Clip








For the perpetually late bunny: The White Rabbit Ring by candychick








Get in on the vampire trend in the Year of the Rabbit: Fun Vampire Bunny Brooch by AutumnAndBoo







Wear the Bunny on Vanilla and Red. A fused glass pendant necklace. by ellecools







Decorate with the Screenprinted Wooden Ornament- bunny with maple leaves by genevievejodouin







For the baby bunny: Angel Bunny Knitted by GoodYarns








Wear the On Sale - Miniature Rabbit Manju Charm by PetiteCreation








Wear the CutiePie charm bracelet (with bunny) by ratgirl








Use the Bunny Silhouette - Available in Print or Web Versions by SoRad







Send the TAKE ME TO THE HOP - Greeting card by thegirlinyellow








Wear the Neighborhood Animals (1.25 inch button pack) by zomb

Show your Pride

It's Pride week, here in Toronto! T.E.S.T. salutes our friends, family, members and everyone in the LGTTQQ2S community!

The photo is 'Not a Pansy Anymore' by anotherangle.


TheGirlInYellow offers 'I feel pretty, and witty and gay - Same Sex Cake Toppers'



Here Come the Brides card by Bebbers






Cheruburlesque - 5x7 matted print by tanjatiziana




Rainbow necklace by ratgirl






Floral SAVE THE DATE Digital Photo File by FostenDesigns

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!