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Land Octopus?!?
©Brian Kesinger
Feeling Decorous
You’ve probably noticed that I am a bit obsessed with the design of the Art Deco period (c.1908 to 1935). Continue reading
Butterflies from Lilliput
GodsFlyingFlowers
Getting Her Hair Did
“Adult Hair”
I cannot imagine why this short film is called “Adult Hair.” The meaning may have been lost in translation. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume 52: Just For You!
Get your very own head on a stick! Custom golf club cover by Puppetsinabag
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.)
Struck the Motherlode
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Alice Down the Rabbit Hole
“Joan of Arc” Photo by Kelly Lewis
Fan Art
©Daniel Wurtzel
I watched the first of the videos below for a full minute without the sound, and thought, “This really needs that plastic bag instrumental piece from American Beauty…” Then I turned on the sound, and there it was. Continue reading
Waves of Glass Part II
©Ben Young
Love, With Little Hands
“Preguntas Hermosas”
You know how I periodically talk about not loving poetry? I shall now shut up. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume 52: Always a Bridesmaid
“Celebrity style” bridesmaid gown from the eighties. I assume they are talking about the worst-dressed list.
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.)
The Eye of God
Inside IBS (International Beauty Show)
She’s My Home
My very best day
Heavy Metal
Kreatworks on Etsy
Made in Thailand, primarily of junked motorcycle parts, these sculptures go way beyond any fan art I’ve ever seen. Continue reading
Shoes With a Sense of Humor:
Bicycle ©Kobi Levi
Israeli shoe designer Kobi Levi has been obsessed with shoes since high school. We have that in common, but in my case, it has just resulted in credit card bills and closets stuffed with shoes. Mr. Levi turned his interest into something much more intriguing.
Sound Garden
Photo: Hokkaido garden show
Wednesday’s Child
Monday’s child is fair of face,
Tuesday’s child is full of grace;
Wednesday’s child is full of woe,
Thursday’s child has far to go;
Friday’s child is loving and giving,
Saturday’s child works hard for its living;
But the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.-“Monday’s Child” by Mother Goose
Etsomnia™ Volume 51: Romper Room
I think there’s something wrong with me. I spotted this and thought, “Yessssss!”
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.)
My OBT 