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Etsomnia™ 357: Falling Flat

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 in a while.

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Repost: 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.

*As I’m getting this one ready to repost while I’m on vacation, I’m happy to report at least I am now pursuing one of my dream jobs! Take that, 2015!

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Repost: Etsomnia™ 138: Kentucky Derpy

Perhaps the most meta Etsy item ever, a Derby hat… for your horse! By the always-wonderful MyBuddyBling

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.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.

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