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Etsomnia™ Volume 69*: Holiday cards

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Merry Christmas from your college roommate. By YeaOhGreetings

*I’ll bet you thought I was going to do something dirty for the 69th Etsomnia, didn’t you?

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 68: Hostess With the Mostess

Is this hostess apron ugly? Sure. But you have to admire its commitment to the bit. By WearsAndWares

Is this hostess apron ugly? Sure. But at least no one will be looking at your holiday weight gain

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 67: Happy Horrid-Days

Super-absorbent Lightdays® Christmas tree – now with wings!

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 66: Eighties Forever!

 

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Vintage Go-Go’s photo by BonanzaRecords

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.)

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The Art of Gift Giving – 2015 Edition

You know how much time I spend trolling Etsy for awful things to make you (and me) laugh? Well, during those searches, I come across some pretty remarkable stuff, and I bookmark the ones I love. Lucky you! Continue reading


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Etsomnia™ Volume 65: Cats, Now and Forever

This elevates the ugly Christmas sweater to a new level. By Thecostumestop

This ugly Christmas sweater is so aggressively ironic, it’s no longer sure if it’s joking.

 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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 63: Halloween Regrets

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Not a shower cap

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 62: That’s Sick!

True story. By RavensRestStudio

True story. By RavensRestStudio

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 61: Fail is in the Air . . . Again

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.)

Only slightly doctored photo of actual wreath for sale on Etsy

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ― Albert Camus, who I always thought was full of shit

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Etsomnia™ Volume 60: Pumpkin Fever

Indeed. By BriscoBrands

Indeed. By BriscoBrands

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 59: Putting the Cost in Costume

Roadkill rabbit costume. By missnessamonster

Nothing says Halloween like this roadkill rabbit costume.

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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume 58: Happy Anniversary?

Lost in translation anniversary card. By TinyBeeCards

Lost-in-translation doge meme anniversary card. By TinyBeeCards

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.)

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