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Repost: Etsomnia™ Volume XLVII: Rainbow Connection!

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As soon as I clapped eyes on this gorgeous knife, I ordered one. Wonder what I should stab first? By CaptainKeepsake
As soon as I clapped eyes on these gorgeous knives, I knew I had to have one. Wonder what I should stab first? By CaptainKeepsake

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.)

2026 note: I tried to fix the formatting, but I gave up. Yes, it’s wonky, but I think it’s still fun…

6/25/15: Of course, since I’m celebrating pride week, today’s Etsomnia™ is all about the rainbows! Since I found so many items I loved, this week’s episode has a lot fewer tragedies than usual.

As usual, links to the items for sale appear below each picture. For more Etsy fun, check out all my weekly Etsomnia™ posts. Enjoy!

Test tube chandelier by PaniJurek
Ingenious test tube chandelier. You can fill the tubes with water of whatever color you wish! On the downside, though, eventually, they would fill with dust and dead bugs. By PaniJurek
Dr. Huxtable would have been all over this awful thing. By TheBeardedBee
Dr. Huxtable would have been all over this awful thing. Hopefully, he’s the only one. 2026 comment: eew
Very cute unicorn nightlight with rainbow cord. HOWEVER, it's $1,700. Why? By EarthSeaWarrior
Very cute unicorn nightlight with rainbow cord. Maybe I should get it for our 2-year-old niece. Wait. It’s HOW MUCH??? By EarthSeaWarrior
Rainbow-hued mini leather journals by JackdawBindery
The only problem with these rainbow-hued mini leather journals is it’s impossible to pick just one. By JackdawBindery
This is meant as an illustration only. Please, for heavens sake, dont buy it. By KatWise, who may have also knitted her house
If this lady offers you candy, run. And it lookslike the seller may have also knitted her house
Truly stunning rainbow stained glass panel by RavenGlassGirl
Truly stunning rainbow stained glass panel by RavenGlassworks
Sea glass necklace by LinaColors
I love the colors in this sea glass necklace by LinaColors, but with all of those beautiful color options, why would you put the muddiest ones in the center?
Aggressively ironic hipster cat shirt by PhilipNormal
Aggressively ironic hipster cat shirt by PhilipNormal
Felted rainbow sheep! By BondurantMountainArt
Why, yes! I DO need half a dozen felted sheep in rainbow colors. Thank you for asking! By BondurantMountainArt
Cake pops by PartyTimeChocolates
These would be beautiful for a wedding! Cake pops by PartyTimeChocolates
Patchwork skirt by BananaOrangeApple, who is in dire need of a gay best friend
Looks like someone is in dire need of a gay best friend. STAT.
Custom-painted Converse high-tops by FeslegenDesign
Fantastic custom-painted Converse high-tops by FeslegenDesign. Wonder how they’d hold up in the rain . . .
I thought this was unbearably cute until I realized the listing is for an adult-sized costume. Awkward. By TheCostumeCafe
I nearly bought this just so I could see it in person. This is everything I love about Etsy. By CreativeCallipipper
I nearly bought this just so I could see it in person. This represents everything I love about Etsy. By CreativeCallipipper
There are not enough drugs in the world for me to find this thing appealing. 
Rainbow hair extensions by Cloud9Jewels
Glorious rainbow hair extensions by Cloud9Jewels
Have you ever seen one of these crocheted monokinis when they come out of the water? By SenoAccessory
Have you ever seen a crocheted monokini when it comes out of the water? It droops and sags, and the bottom strongly resembles a full diaper. 
What have they been feeding that Unicorn? By GoodieTees
What have they been feeding that Unicorn? By GoodieTees
I don't know what it is or where you'd wear it, but I love it anyway! By BirdSkinAU
I don’t know what it is or where you’d wear it, but I love it anyway! By BirdSkinAU
This cat is plotting your death as you read this. By BitchKnits who should really be sleeping with one eye open
This cat is plotting your death as you read this. This seller should really be sleeping with one eye open
Reclaimed pallets have never looked so good! By WoodzyShop
Reclaimed pallets have never looked so good! By WoodzyShop
Check, please. By CrudeThings
I think  she and the cat are in cahoots. I’ve seen this movie, and it doesn’t end well. 
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Author: Donna from One Beautiful Thing

I have committed to spending part of every day looking for at least one beautiful thing, and sharing what I find with you lovelies!

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