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Etsomnia™ Volume 53: Come On, Vogue!

By LucySnowePhotography

Goats are all the rage this season. 

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 52: Just For You!

Have your very own head on a stick! Custom golf club cover by Puppetsinabag

Get your very own head on a stick! Custom golf club cover by Puppetsinabag

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 52: Always a Bridesmaid

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“Celebrity style” bridesmaid gown from the eighties. I assume they are talking about the worst-dressed list. 

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 51: Romper Room

Crocheted onesie by PixieSoulCouture

I think there’s something wrong with me. I spotted this and thought, “Yessssss!” 

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 50*: Toys R Us

This mole mask is listed as a kid's birthday favor. What kid wants a mole-themed birthday party? By fAverittecreations

This mole mask is listed as a kid’s birthday favor. What kid wants a mole-themed birthday party? And why is it being modeled by a grown man? Creepy much?

*In honor of the 50th issue of Etsomnia™, I’ve decided to do away with the stupid Roman numerals.

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 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 XLVIII: Animal Crackers

What's more sexy than a naked mole rat costume? How about a naked mole rat in a box? By MissNessaMonster

What’s more sexy than a naked mole rat costume? How about a naked mole rat in a box?

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

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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 XLIV: Etsom-nom-nomnia

For just $45, you can have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are. By HeavenlyBakedGoods

For just $45, you can get a “Happy Birthday Ugly” cake and have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are.

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 XLIII: Not the Brightest Bulbs

When it comes to lamps (and most other things), cherubs are almost always a bad idea. Sold by Bleuets

When it comes to lamps (and everything else), cherubs are almost always a bad idea. Even the dog looks disgusted.

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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