Author Archives: Donna from One Beautiful Thing
Cover Band
International Women’s Day 2015
“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Don’t Believe Him? Just Watch.
He’s baaaack. Alex Boyé, Africa’s own hipster*, has just released his version of “Uptown Funk,” and it is fiercely fun! Continue reading
Take That, Laws of Physics!
Eileen Kramer, the First Hundred Years
100-year-old avante garde writer, painter, costume designer, choreographer, and dancer (Yes, dancer) Eileen Kramer* shows no signs of stopping or even slowing down.
*No relation, alas. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XXXII: Fan Friction

Just your basic awesome Madonna narwhal. By HayleyCassatt, who has kind of a narwhal fetish
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.)
DEAR PORN HUNTERS: In spite of the suggestively-dressed narwhal at right, you have come to the wrong place. The “XXX” in the title is merely a roman numeral. Sorry to have excited you unduly. See you next week, when the narwhal will be replaced with a similarly titillating picture of a toilet paper cosy or something.
This Week on TMI Theater
Falling Hard
One Man’s Junk*
*F.Y.I., a reference to Mackelmore’s “Thrift Shop,” not to genitals. Continue reading
Runway Ready:
Dedications!
High Drama
You know how I love dramatic costumes and extreme accessories? Continue reading
365 Days of Beautiful Things!!!

3/1/14 To Blog or Not to Blog
I did it! I managed at least one post every single day for an entire year. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XXXI: Green Day

I never seem to have anything appropriate to wear on St. P’s Day. Maybe this year, I should get myself one of these. By NoSleevesNoProblems
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.)
Dueling Ukuleles!?!
If you told me I would have spent an entire day voluntarily listening to ukulele music, I would have called you crazy. Continue reading
Medieval Surfboards:
How’s this for art in unexpected places? Continue reading
Did Margaret Hamilton Just Fly By?
In spite of all the damage and the drama that Hurricane Sandy brought into our lives, I still love weather. Continue reading
Between the Cracks!
Last week, fellow blogger Sanpiano posted this picture of a drawing on brick by artist and illustrator David Zinn. I was immediately hooked! Continue reading
YRU Jealous??
This is not my first time talking about shoes. In my defense, one of my dream careers (all of which I have yet to pursue) is shoe design, so I’m always fascinated by innovative design. Continue reading














