“Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent underneath it.” – Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’
Andrew McGibbon
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Category Archives: Animals
Etsy Wins:
Image by SteveHarvey.com
Here are some (estimated) statistics:
- Year I first started obsessing about Etsy: 2010
- Hours per week I spend browsing Etsy: 20
- Hours per week I spend writing Etsomnia: 7
- Average number of Etsy-related posts I write per month: 10
In other words, I’ve spent approximately 7,000 hours on Etsy. Personally, I think that number looks a little low, but I digress.
In all my thousands of hours on Etsy, and in spite of all the stellar Etsy sellers I’ve profiled, I’ve never, ever come across something this fantastic. Are you ready? Continue reading
Etsomnia™ 92: Daddy Issues
Happy Father’s Day, Dad! Here’s what I think of you! This “Upcycled” suitcase medicine cabinet may be my best Etsy find of all time.
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.)
DISCLAIMER: Though I do enjoy a good joke, and Etsomnia™ is one of my favorite things, my intention is never to discourage artists or makers of any kind. All wisecracks and criticism are meant for humorous effect only. Please take them as seriously as they are meant, which is not at all.
Besties
Gabi Stickler
Wish You Weren’t Here – Postcards For Your Enemies
Killien Hyunh
Dog and Doodle
Rafael Mantesso
Cat People!
Goran Anastasovski
“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” -Ansel Adams (as quoted on Anastasovski’s website)
Etsomnia™ Volume 87: Election Fever
Just your basic Trump fan brooch featuring GOOD GOD, IS THAT HUMAN HAIR???
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.)
Deep Thinkers:
Eighties Cat?!?
(Hedge)Hog Heaven
Bunnies!
Arefin Ashraful
Aunt-idote
Since my earlier post was quite dark (and somewhat polarizing), I thought I’d offer up something a bit lighter for contrast.
This is honestly just about the best animal dubbing video I’ve ever seen, second only to the BBC Sport Relief Talking Animals series. There’s even a story arc!
Etsomnia™ Volume 82: When Irish Eyes are Smirking
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.)
“May Siri be able to decipher your slurred requests for bar locations this St. Patrick’s Day.”
-SomeECards“And may you not throw up in your Uber.” -Me
Rats!
Nadya Bonten-Slenders
Runts Rule!
Tanja Brandt
Daily Masquerade
MiesmesaBerni
The Secret Lives of Red Squirrels:
Geert Weggen
All Dogs Go to Heaven (But Especially These Dogs):
Traer Scott
Antonin: A Love Story
Metteorwa Zvaná Čá
