My OBT

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


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Shoes With a Sense of Humor:

©Kobi Levi

Bicycle ©Kobi Levi

Israeli shoe designer Kobi Levi has been obsessed with shoes since high school. We have that in common, but in my case, it has just resulted in credit card bills and closets stuffed with shoes. Mr. Levi turned his interest into something much more intriguing.

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Etsomnia™ Volume XLIX: Death by Bedazzling

Glitter!

Translation: OMG! Glitter!

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 XLVII: Rainbow Connection

As soon as I clapped eyes on this gorgeous knife, I ordered one. Wonder what I should stab first? By CaptainKeepsake

As soon as I clapped eyes on these gorgeous knives, I knew I had to have one. Wonder what I should stab first? By CaptainKeepsake

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 XLVI: Mermaids Are Us!

Words to live by. Print by HeidisHubbub

Words to live by. Print by HeidisHubbub

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.) Continue reading


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Etsomnia™ Volume XLV: Pure Jean-ius

You’ve probably been wondering what it would look like to cut out all the most unflattering parts of a pair of jeans and plaster them onto a suit. Well, my friends, the wait is over! By BURBOKture

You’ve probably been wondering what it would look like to cut out all the most unflattering parts of a pair of jeans and plaster them onto a suit. Well, my friends, the wait is over! 

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 XLI: Ermahgerd! Prerm!*

*Translation: Oh My God, Prom!

Me and my headless date, 1979. (Mom was always cutting the heads off my prom dates.)

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 30-Second Face

3D makeup printer MODA by Foreo

MODA by Foreo

I held off on writing about this technology because it seemed too good to be true. I assumed it was an April Fools Day prank, but three plus weeks later, Foreo is still keeping a straight face and even giving interviews, so I think it’s safe to assume it’s real. Continue reading


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Etsomnia™ Volume XXXVIII: Bathing . . . Beauties?

bath 0 ComicWomenEt·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 XXXVII: It’s In the Bag

Dear Etsy, You complete me. Love, Donna. By MariaAgafos

Oh, Etsy, how I love thee!

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 XXXV: The Gestation Boogie

Not for the overly sensitive knocked up ladies. By UnhingedDesigns

Not for the overly sensitive knocked up ladies. By UnhingedDesigns

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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