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.
Now that Spring has sprung, I’ve noticed my feed and my ads are chock-full of coral-hued items. How did that happen? The last time I seriously contemplated the color coral was in the nineties, and in my defense, I was in Florida at the time. It was my mother’s go-to lipstick color (bless her), but other than that, I’ve never known anyone who was truly fond of it. Until now, I guess.
This one’s so ugly, I can smell it.If this isn’t meant for a child’s birthday party, I’m out.This ruffled offense to the eyes is a $4,000 Giambattista Valli. What a blow to common sense.Alright, I admit this is pretty snazzy, but it would have to be in a room almost entirely devoid of color to keep from looking shouty. By OurPillowStudioSo many things wrong at once… Can’t compute…I’m assuming she’s fallen and she can’t get up.Calling it “pop art” doesn’t make it any cuter, and neither does the $27K price tag.On a rustic table in a beach-themed room, this would be a knock-out! By TheGlassRainbowShopThis is “unique decorative feather wall art” otherwise known as a bougie resort for your dust mites.This is precisely what I picture when I think of the color coral. By LuvFancyDudsDo you think if you pressed it down on a newspaper, it would pick up the ink?This is actually pretty striking against the dark suit. I approve. By VesterrificWell, these suitcases would certainly be easy to spot at the airport…Maybe if the sleeves tied in the back…Okay, you got me. By HoneyCombStudioThere’s so much wrong with this, the color is the least of its problems.
Coral is a challenging colour to work with. It is simultaneously not quite bold enough while still being aggressive. The only time I have seen it work was in a beach house where it provided pops of colour among lots of rustic distressed whites and pale greys.
I got a whiplash-horror reaction after scrolling down to see that second image (the one that’s “so ugly you can smell it”?)…what the hell is that thing? And that repulsive deformed flower brooch (or maybe pendant) with the green center! I just love reading your blog in the morning…so many laughs to be had, and some really interesting things to be seen. 🙂
My OBT 
April 14, 2022 at 8:25 am
Oh, that pink vase with the happy little kitty face! But I’m a cat mom. Only reason.
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April 14, 2022 at 9:59 am
I’m a cat person, but that one’s a bit too twee for me.
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April 14, 2022 at 8:51 am
Coral is a challenging colour to work with. It is simultaneously not quite bold enough while still being aggressive. The only time I have seen it work was in a beach house where it provided pops of colour among lots of rustic distressed whites and pale greys.
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April 14, 2022 at 9:59 am
Exactly! Alongside some soft turquoises, whites, and greys, it’s totally acceptable.
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April 14, 2022 at 3:44 pm
Nope…Not my color.
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April 15, 2022 at 11:11 am
It’s really hardly anyone’s color.
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April 15, 2022 at 11:53 am
Actually….I did have a dress that was a little darker and looked really good.
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April 14, 2022 at 3:53 pm
Totally amazing selection and I’m hard pressed to decide which is the worst
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April 18, 2022 at 5:09 pm
Lol. Same.
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April 14, 2022 at 7:32 pm
I have SO many questions and SO many thoughts. I feel like I need to talk to you!
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April 18, 2022 at 5:09 pm
That can be arranged…
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April 15, 2022 at 1:10 pm
I got a whiplash-horror reaction after scrolling down to see that second image (the one that’s “so ugly you can smell it”?)…what the hell is that thing? And that repulsive deformed flower brooch (or maybe pendant) with the green center! I just love reading your blog in the morning…so many laughs to be had, and some really interesting things to be seen. 🙂
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April 18, 2022 at 5:14 pm
Thank you! I had fun with this one.
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April 17, 2022 at 8:17 am
I actually thought that the blanket pic was a colorized still from the original The Blob movie
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April 18, 2022 at 5:16 pm
OMG that’s fantastic. Wish I had said that!
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