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

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Remember, May 9th is Mother's Day! Need some great gift ideas? Check out some of the great options from the Toronto Etsy Street Team!






Bebbers has a mother's day card for the cat-loving Mom.





Can't afford to get Mom a Birkin bag for Mother's Day? Tell her you would if you could with the I heart Birkin Tote - Teal by avilloreti



Not just roses, get
Flower drop earrings 18k gp by vitrine.




A group of siblings can give Mom the From us cool kids greeting card by sorad




Offer Mom some Earthy Treasure - Gold-Plated Flower Necklace with Quartz, Freshwater Pearls and Prehinite by SolBijou



Fill SixthandElm's woodburned The Photographer's Box - Vinatge Red Oak Stain with family photos for a very thoughtful gift.



Anyone can give flowers, surprise her with the Victoria's Gray Satin Rose and Guinea Feathers Brooch Pin by shopjoliette



Offer her the
Amazon. Turquoise Leather Wrap Bracelet. Five time wrap. Color of the year 2010.
by shopelegante


Make Mom queen for a day with lil bling by shannellesmith





Give Mom a one of a kindantiqued key necklace by moonlightforviolet





A lovely object for the kitchen, get the olive star rice bowl by lurearts





New mothers would appreciate the Bohemian Baby Sling Wrap Indigo Cotton with Italian Tapestry Front Panel 20 inch longth by LilliesOValley



Impress Mom with the Mother's Day - My Angel Mother - Swarovski Embellished Greeting Card by FostenGreeting

Happy New Year 2010 from T.E.S.T.!

On January 1st we launch into the second decade of the new millenium. Time to celebrate! The T.E.S.T. blog once again has scouted local hand-made or vintage goods on etsy for this occasion.

Welcome Baby New Year with the Groovy Guitars Minky Bib by SaritaBaby.
Go glam for New Year's Eve with Cascading Changelier Earrings by shanellesmith




Break ou the bunting! mini fabric bunting - pinks, purples, and reds by knottednest




Wear the Heart Brooch Fifteen by Blackjam for the occassion!





May your 2010 be full of cake! Like the Little Cake Ring (vanilla and chocolate) by CandyChick




When else do you get to go ridiculous and glitzy, if not New Year's? Get the Ridiculous and Glitzy Guitar Brooch by HibouAccessories



Go sparkle with Bikay's oversized beads bracelet





The perfect night to wear the Iridescent beetle/peacock fascinator by magpiecanada




Get your bling handmade-style like this Diamond necklace by ratgirl!





Or maybe this
Wire wrapped Smoky Druzy Druzi Quartz bubble necklace
by Vitrine



Go icey blue with this necklace FREE shipping to the US and Canada - Fancy Lady - 18K Gold Plated Necklace with large Round Aqua Swarovski Crystal in a Handmade Net Bezel by SolBijou


Have a wonderful, thrilling night. Get the Thrills 8x12 Frames Metallic Print by tanjatiziana

TESTy Winter Holiday Treats

Well, due to the holiday rush, Canada Post recommends any international packages should now be sent express, but buyers within Canada can still get packages in time for Christmas long as they are sent by the 11th. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hannukkah, Eid, Yule, the Solstice, Diwali, Boxing Day, New Year's, or one of the other the many winter holidays or simply getting out of the cold, December is a time for getting together with friends and family. The Toronto Etsy Street Team has some great holiday items. There are things fit for your swankiest holiday party, like Blackjam's Blue Green Cocktail Ring and great gift ideas too.

Present your gift in a trinket box by funwallart, like this Green Snake Skin Trinket Box if you want to impress.




Go with this funky retro A Very Vintage Christmas Card-Canberra Christmas Cracker..free shipping to US and Canada... by dervish



Or a crazy celebration for your little monsters with Hooray for Holidays by SoRad




Black Beauty- Necklace by herprettybird, for you, or to give?





SALE Holiday Berries- Red and Green Earrings by bijouxdesignsforyou to dress for the occasion.




There's holiday plushies like these Two Christmas BumbleBees by BombusLane




And unique crocheted starfish like this Red Starfish by angelune





BOGO SALE - Chrysolite Celsian and Ruby Red Glass Flower Earrings - Portugal Earrings in Green and Red by Dalim might make an outfit.



Choose a fascinator or kanzashi to dress up for holiday parties, like the Iridescent Rainbow Organza Kanzashi Hair Flower by magpiecanada



Find fun Christmas jewellery like the Christmas tree pendant and earring set by Element4you




Original art makes a great gift for any occasion like this wintery scene Original Linocut Print -Tiger Sun by magprint



Wear this whimsical a yellow tie affair - necklace by moonlightforviolet





How about a lil bling by shanellesmith for your next celebration?





Glazed Japanese Paper Pendant- 'Garden Greens' by vitrine to remind us that even in darkest winter, spring is coming.



In the meanwhile, give always fresh paper flowers Pour Moi - Large Custom Bouquet of Handmade Paper Roses by ohvotrecoeur