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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 XXV: Vintage With a Vengance!

I went looking for the ugliest vintage lamp on Etsy, and when I saw this thing, I stopped looking. $85 "Rustic" fish lamp sold by WilShepherd

I went looking for the ugliest vintage lamp on Etsy, and when I saw this thing, I knew my search was over. $85 “Rustic” fish lamp.

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.)

Vin·tage  /ˈvin-tij/ noun. 1. a period in which something was made or was begun. 2. your old crap which you manage to sell to someone else. See also Garbage.

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Etsomnia™ Volume XXIII: Upcycled?!?

A mere $6,279.04 will put this upcycled entry mirror near your door. Presumably to scare away visitors. By ISeaThings

A mere $6,279.04 will put this “upcycled” entry mirror near your door. I’m guessing it’s intended to scare away visitors. 

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.)

Happy New Year! It’s time for the first Etsomnia of 2015!
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Etsomnia™ Volume XVI: Making a Mis-Statement

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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.)

Statement necklaces are this goofy trend that suggests you can casually pair the crown jewels with a t-shirt and dirty sweatpants and magically look effortlessly chic (see picture right, which is definitely NOT me). Continue reading →


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Etsomnia™ Volume XV: The Wedding Issue!

Enjoy your special day! Voluminous silk dress on sulky model by KamogelBeadDesigns

Enjoy your special day! Gratuitously voluminous silk dress on gratuitously sulky model. 

et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.

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