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.
If time is passing in your world anywhere as oddly as it is in mine, then you, too are probably perplexed by how Thanksgiving could possibly be just ONE WEEK AWAY. Honesty, how did that happen? Anyway, it’s too late for me to make a pretty Thanksgiving table, but Christmas, I can manage! I love setting a pretty holiday table. I feel like it puts everyone – the cook included – in a festive mood. Hope you get some good ideas from this week’s lineup! It was mostly good again this week. I must be getting soft in my old age…
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Pricey, but so worth it! By KaylaSymsWhat a wonderful (and safe) way to display your favorite ornaments on your holiday table! By LeoCraftWoodWhen you let your goth daughter set the table…I often decorate with mismatched glasses of the same color! By TheEclecticTabletopMismatched candlesticks also make me happy! By NazmeenVakilElves beware…Completely adorable placecard holders! By RaindropsNRosesAnd if you want something a bit more casual (that you don’t have to store the rest of the year), how about these cute, sparkly holiday tree place cards? By PrinsPaperyThe seller calls this “Modern Farmhouse” decor. Now that I think of it, it is reminding me of manure…Chocolate kiss tree? What? How did I not know this was a thing! By GlensWorkShopCraftsI just love minimalist holiday decor! By NestaHomeThere’s definitely a difference between minimalist and just plain grim.So gorgeous, I may have to convert! By StarLightDecorbyLoriThese collapsible napkin rings are so beautiful (and so affordable), they made me squeal and run for my wallet! By ArtLuchFrom the upcoming holiday special, A Very Dahmer Christmas!These mercury glass bottles would make such an interesting centerpiece! By WoodAndWatercolorsWe don’t usually do a rustic table, but boy, if we did, I’d be all over this! By ToadstoolPondWhy not elevate your holiday table decor with an elf who’s happy to see EVERYONE ALL THE TIME?
Collapsible napkin rings!!!! What a genius idea and why have I not known about this before? So clever.
You’ve uncovered lots of lovely table setting ideas in this episode of Etsomnia and I am going to focus on the colour, sparkle, and magic of those rather than the horror of gross dolls and plastic elves.
I really like some of them. I was surprised to see the Star of David,, but there is no reason for it not to be here. Living alone, my holidays table is the same that I use daily. I am leaving this Sunday and going to greater Memphis to be with family for Thanksgiving week. I hope to keep up daily but I might miss — Hal
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November 18, 2021 at 6:09 am
Some of these are delightful but many are just plain weird!
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November 21, 2021 at 10:23 am
People have some strange ideas about what makes something festive…
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November 21, 2021 at 11:44 am
Indeed
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November 18, 2021 at 7:18 am
Collapsible napkin rings!!!! What a genius idea and why have I not known about this before? So clever.
You’ve uncovered lots of lovely table setting ideas in this episode of Etsomnia and I am going to focus on the colour, sparkle, and magic of those rather than the horror of gross dolls and plastic elves.
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November 21, 2021 at 10:24 am
I’m right there with you on the collapsible napkin rings. And good for you ignoring my more terrible finds…
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November 18, 2021 at 8:28 am
I really like some of them. I was surprised to see the Star of David,, but there is no reason for it not to be here. Living alone, my holidays table is the same that I use daily. I am leaving this Sunday and going to greater Memphis to be with family for Thanksgiving week. I hope to keep up daily but I might miss — Hal
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November 18, 2021 at 9:04 am
Good for you. A little south and you would be in my area. Enjoy your time.
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November 18, 2021 at 9:20 am
Have a safe trip, Hal. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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November 21, 2021 at 10:24 am
Have a lovely Thanksgiving, Hal!
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November 18, 2021 at 9:06 am
Could we all feel more festive this year? Hope so.
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November 21, 2021 at 10:25 am
To quote “Mame,” we need a little Christmas (or whatever you celebrate)!
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November 18, 2021 at 9:21 am
Elf on a Shelf….creepiest thing ever.
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November 21, 2021 at 10:25 am
100% I still don’t understand how that got started.
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