Spring!

The Spring Equinox falls on March 20th or 21st every year. Join the T.E.S.T. team in celebrating spring. Buy yourself a little treat like this Silver Lining Cloud Brooch by OchaMilk!


The leaves are starting to bud! Wear the Wandering Leaf by spontaneousreality




Put twigs (hand-beaded, of course) in your hair with Twig Hand Beaded Leaves and Branch Headpiece by quirkybeauty. It's on sale!



Soon the tulips will sprout. Be ready with Tulip - Fused Glass Wire Wrapped Pendant by UrbanFusions.




Soon the blossoms will be out. Put the
Blossoms linocut - limited edition by minouette on your wall.




Wear blossoms in your hair with the Pure Hydi Headband by xoxocupcake





Or, wear this blossom-like necklace First Blush enamel pendant by TorchedStudio




Element4you has these Swarovski butterfly earrings





Looking for spring-like invites or announcements? Check out the Modern Floral SAVE THE DATE Digital Photo File (FLO2) by FostenDesigns


Start sporting
A Little Bit of Pink, one-of-a-kind necklace by hdunstan.




Or, if you're feeling downright tropical, after the winter, try Tropical Necklace by JungleJewelry




Wear blossoms on your ears with Pink ume kanzashi earrings by magpiecanada




What's more beautiful than Paris in the spring? Paris Pink by Melanie Hillier




Wear the Mi amor - Vintage Long Romantic Cluster Necklace by SolBijou for the TorontoEtsyTeam shop

St. Patrick's Day

On March 17th, the whole world becomes Irish for St. Patrick's day. Celebrate the wearing of the green with urbanfusions's Shamrock - Fused Glass Belt Buckle


Send happy greetings with a Happy St. Paddys Day card by bebbers





Even your knitting can be green thanks to Little Ladybugs Stitch Markers in Lime by bijouxdesignsforyou



Be emerald green down to your toes with FREE SHIPPING L'emeraude, embellished shoes by cocoboudoir




Emerald green earrings are part of a BOGO sale by Dalim





The quirky everyday tie - upcycled and reconstructed by ilovetweek is just the thing.




Want the luck of the Irish? Sport the
Lucky Horseshoe - knit purse by knitrovert (Or if you're like me, and your dad is inordinately proud of his Irish heritage, perhaps you should get him a #1 Dad beer cozy).

Keep your dirty boy clean in style with the Dirty Boy Ceramic Soap Dish by lurearts




Everyday is a good day to buy art. The Irish are a major demographic group on Cape Breton which is a great excuse to treat yourself to Original Linocut Print - The Ridge Roof
by magprint

Dress your little one in Ponies Pinafore in 18-24 mnths by SaritaBaby




Wear Victoria's Emerald Silk Rose and Guinea Feathers Brooch Pin by ShopJoliette.

Chinese New Year: Year of the Tiger

Gong hei fat choi! 恭喜发财! "Congratulations and be prosperous" is a traditional new year greeting for the Chinese, lunar, new year, which will be celebrated this February 14th, and usher in the Year of the Tiger. Chinese new year is a major holiday celebrated in Chinese and other asian cultures around the world and certainly here in Toronto.

Today we share T.E.S.T. items inpsired by or associated with the 3rd animal in the Chinese zodiac, the tiger, like minouette's 'Hu: The Tiger' lino block print. If you are in Toronto, you can see this print and others from around the world at the 9th International Print Exhibition and Exchange Celebrating The Chinese Year of the Tiger 2010 from February 10 to March 6th (with Opening, Sunday, February 14th from 2-4), at the PROOF Gallery in the Distillery District (55 Mill Street, Building #74, Studio 104).

Show your tiger spirit by wearing the tiger-striped Sunset Stripes. A fused glass pendant necklace. 150. by ellecools



Red is the colour of Chinese new year celebrations. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the Stripey Red Cat by bombuslane



Lure the big cats with the Here Kitty Kitty Charm Necklace by HibouAccessories




Hip urban tigers wear The Urbanite - Fused Glass Belt Buckle by urbanfusions




Orange and black Starling - Limited Edition Fine Art Print - 8 x 10 by GirlCanCreate reminds us of the tiger hunting.



Cat people wear the Cat silhouette pinback button by zippster





Favour the subtle blends of tiger colours with the Burnt orange enamel id braceletby TorchedStudio




Send tiger-coloured greeting with the Ribbon Rose Greeting Card - Awesome- in pumpkin orange by kiwipunch



Be cat-like with another striking silhouette Perfectly Imperfect Pendant- Here Kitty Kitty by herprettybird



Wear all natural tiger-striped stone with the Striped Rock Necklace by slashpile




Carry your good fortune in the MOO BUSINESS CREDIT CARD HOLDER MINI PURSE - Red Floral Fan by LMCreations



The Chrysanthemum is a popular new year floral decoration, because it symbolizes longevity. Wish longevity when you give the gift of the Tiny Chrysanthemum Clip Kanzashi by magpiecanada

For the tigress in your life, it's the SLING IT BACK - hand-embroidered wall decor by thegirlinyellow




Wear this tiger-coloured Screenprinted Wooden Chickadee Brooch by genevievejodouin




For celebrating this year's tiger babies, you can use a suitably orange
Happy Birthday Invitation - Digital Photo File (MOD1) by FostenDesigns



Send thanks and more with the tiger-coloured flower cards by papierbellerose




Wear a tiger-striped tie pin with the silk tie brooch by ilovetweek

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!