My OBT

What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?


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Meduse!

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Diana Forti

Today, I am sending good thoughts to those trying to put their lives back together after Harvey, and especially to those in the path of Irma. Some of my happiest times have been spent in Florida and Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands, and I wish everyone there well. Sending love and luck and better days. Please try to stay safe. Continue reading


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Etsomnia™ 152: Deconstructed

Some of these clothes being given a “second life” clearly should have never had a first one.

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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Etsomnia™ 150: A Few of My Favorite Things

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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