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


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Etsomnia™ Volume XXXIIIa: Souvenirs R Us

The ultimate international item: Netherlands souvenir, shipped from the U.S., and made in . . . let’s say it together . . . China.

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 XXXIII: Put a Ring on It

You know some asshole is going to use this to propose to his girl. THIS DOES NOT COUNT AS A TWO CARAT RING!!! By BlueberryHeadShop, who should be ashamed of themselves.

You know some bone-head is going to use this to propose to his girl. A proposal is no time to make a bad joke, and THIS DOES NOT COUNT AS A TWO CARAT RING!!!

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: Don’t let the “XXX” in the title fool you. Unless you are planning on proposing to some lucky* girl, you have come to the wrong place. Sorry for the confusion. Happy hunting!
*individual results may vary

-The Management

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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.

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365 Days of Beautiful Things!!!

I did it! I managed at least one post every single day for an entire year. Continue reading


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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.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume XXX: Sexy Time

Sexy psychedelic romper. The model is sitting like she's trying to sneak one out. Sold by NeonThreadsDesigns

It’s hard to think of this psychedelic romper as sexy when the model is sitting like she’s trying to sneak one out. It’s also hard to think of it as sexy because it’s stupid and makes her look like a giant toddler.

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.)

Warning: NSFWOCOMR*

*Not Safe For Work or Children or My Relatives

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Etsomnia™ Volume XXIX: What Time Is It?

Those cherubs are looking suspiciously booby. Vintage porcelain eyesore sold by LoveAndLegacies

Those cherubs are looking suspiciously buxom, and their gold lamé boy shorts are reminding me of Peter Hinwood’s Rocky Horror costume. That’s too much irony, even for me.

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 XXVIII: Awkward V-Day Cards

By TuxPress

Rude.

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.)

When you care enough to send the very best?
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Etsomnia™ Volume XXVII: Be My Valentine?

 Valentine's Day! Here's an edible baby! By AnaFeke

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s an edible baby! This listing claims it’s “the Perfect I LOVE you gift for your love one.” If your “love one” is the witch from Hansel & Gretel, maybe.

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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