Etsom·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.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
The minute the weather starts getting steamy, I start reaching for my beloved hand fans. I keep one (or two) in every purse, and I used to have one for every occasionand outfit. Unfortunately, I’ve loved some of them right into the ground. So it’s time for some new fan finery! I always feel like they make a special accessory for a fancy event, and being a Woman of a Certain Age, they are plenty practical as well as adding a little pizzazz (have I really reached the age where I can use words like pizzazz non-ironically?) to your personal style. I also love that they’re an inexpensive way to dress up an outfit.
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That little pop of color makes this one extra awesome! I’d carry this with everything. By FANCYHandFansI’m a real sucker for a hand-painted fan! By ThePoppyFlowerIf you’re going to carry a clacker fan, it may as well be self aware.This African fan is making me happy! By AhumaDesignsThis one is in my shopping cart! By ZenMRIf Rexulti made hand fans.I love Memphis style! By LaFolleFansI don’t think this one would survive a week in my purse, but it’s soooo cool! By AbanicosDeAnitaBut how on earth did they get my Nana’s kitchen wallpaper?(GASP!) Want, want, want… By FANSofSPAINshopThis is a lot of luck, but for a parade or festival, it would be magnificent! By FansayAlso clearly intended for festival use…Another unique fan by ThePoppyFlowerYes!!!! By FANCYHandFansDerp makes a surprise appearance.
My Gran had a fan in every handbag when I was wee. Of course, as an adult I understood it was probably to help combat hot flashes (because Scotland never gets that hot and stifling) but when I was wee I just thought it was extra glam of her. My Scottish body – mainly my forehead – does not cope well with the humidity here in PA so I think I should invest in a fan at some point. There are some utterly gorgeous ones here. Funnily enough, my favourite was the peacock one so I was not remotely surprised that you had that one in your virtual shopping basket.
July 2, 2020 at 7:54 am
I had a friend that collected fans. She would love these. I also think they are beautiful also. Hal
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July 2, 2020 at 4:42 pm
It’s such an interesting way to express yourself. Like artwork you can carry.
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July 2, 2020 at 8:16 am
So surprised they came from etsy. Not their usual…..stuff, you know? These are beauties!
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July 2, 2020 at 4:42 pm
I know I give Etsy sellers a hard time, but there’s a lot of glorious stuff there. It’s just more fun to tease about the bad ones.
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July 2, 2020 at 8:46 am
Haven’t thought of one in years. Maybe I should look for one to add o my already stuffed purse.
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July 2, 2020 at 4:43 pm
They’re pretty easy to find in the bottom of one’s purse (which is where mine usually end up)
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July 2, 2020 at 11:49 am
These are nice. I have seen one or two twenty-somethings use them at church.
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July 2, 2020 at 4:43 pm
How funny! I always associated them with older ladies.
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July 2, 2020 at 1:02 pm
My Gran had a fan in every handbag when I was wee. Of course, as an adult I understood it was probably to help combat hot flashes (because Scotland never gets that hot and stifling) but when I was wee I just thought it was extra glam of her. My Scottish body – mainly my forehead – does not cope well with the humidity here in PA so I think I should invest in a fan at some point. There are some utterly gorgeous ones here. Funnily enough, my favourite was the peacock one so I was not remotely surprised that you had that one in your virtual shopping basket.
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July 2, 2020 at 4:44 pm
I love that one, and it’s quite small, so it would fit in a lot of places…
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