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


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Etsomnia™ 178: Tulle Time

Clown couture at its finest.

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Etsomnia™ 177: Vanity

Is this mid-century orange ceramic swan my style? No. But if it comes with a Barbie riding it, I’m in! By Janastuff

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Etsomnia™ 176: Portraits

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Only on Etsy can you commission a pasta portrait.

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Etsomnia™ 175: Everything Must Go!

I know why this didn’t sell. Somebody put that baby together wrong. That is not where the leg goes.

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Etsomnia™ 174: Inspirational?!?

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This inspires me to get a mint.

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Etsomnia™ 173: International Women’s Day

I’ve looked at this tiny, perfect painting by Tali of TushTush for so long, I had to check my past posts to confirm that I hadn’t already written about her work. It’s definitely on my to do list now!

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Etsomnia™ 172: Silk Stalkings

Every time I think I’ve seen it all, Etsy teaches me a lesson. Silk-bedecked Jazzy scooter. Did not see that coming.

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Etsomnia™ 171: Bee Season

This is a stool, which is pretty close to what I was going to call it.

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Etsomnia™ 170: Isn’t it Romantic?!?

“Electric courtship” sculpture. He’s not much to look at, but he’s definitely getting someplace with her.

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Etsomnia™ 168: Happy Valentine’s Day?!?

Who am I to judge? Dogs seem much happier than most of the people I know… By Suckycards

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Etsomnia™ 167: Jewelry Boxes

I think this one might actually be burglar proof. What self-respecting burglar would want to touch it?

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Etsomnia™ 166: Getting the Boot

At first, I thought the $400+ price tag ridiculous. But since healthcare may not cover birth control, and these would most certainly prevent pregnancy, maybe $400 isn’t so crazy

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Etsomnia™ 165: Too Cold to Care

While handy in a towel, absorbency is not generally a good trait in a snowsuit

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Etsomnia™ 164: Dreck the Halls

“You know what this tree is missing? A legless duckface baby with disco eye shadow” said no one ever

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Etsomnia™ 163: Pillow Talk

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“Romantic Hulk Pillow” may be the funniest thing I’ve ever read on Etsy, and you know that’s saying something

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Etsomnia™ 162: You’ve Got Mail

[insert deity here] bless us all, everyone! By sweetperversion

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Etsomnia™ 161: Give Thanks?

No, I’m not going to gobble your drumstick. Stop asking.

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Etsomnia™ 160: Bundle Up

Frostbite is looking pretty good right now

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Etsomnia™ 159: Here Comes the Rain

At least we know what it’s made of…

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Etsomnia™ 159: Witch, Please!

Materials: old lace, plastic bats, doily addiction, disembodied foot. This positively screams Pinterest fail!

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