My OBT

What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?


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Etsomnia™ Volume XVI: Making a Mis-Statement

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Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

Statement necklaces are this goofy trend that suggests you can casually pair the crown jewels with a t-shirt and dirty sweatpants and magically look effortlessly chic (see picture right, which is definitely NOT me). Continue reading


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A Veterans’ Day Thank You Card

I have had the good fortune to know a few of our men and women who have done active duty, and I can say they are some of the most exceptional people I’ve ever met. This is in recognition of their service and their humanity.

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/111431415″>The Nature of War</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/storycorps”>StoryCorps</a&gt; on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>


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Etsomnia™ Volume XV: The Wedding Issue!

Enjoy your special day! Voluminous silk dress on sulky model by KamogelBeadDesigns

Enjoy your special day! Gratuitously voluminous silk dress on gratuitously sulky model. 

et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.

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