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Special Etsy Discount for My Readers!

This is the Mel O Bit Vintage Wood Cheese Box I got from RoughRusticsVintage. Isn't it great?

This is the Mel O Bit Vintage Wood Cheese Box I got from RoughRusticsVintage. Isn’t it great?

Greetings! One of our fellow bloggers, Etsy seller (and friend) Rough Rustics, has offered a special discounts for my readers. How sweet was that?

To use the discount, go to RoughRustics or RoughRusticsVintage, pick out what you like, and include the code DONNASDISCOUNT at checkout for 20% off $10 or more. The discount is good until June 30, 2015! So go get shopping.

Thanks, RR!


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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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Etsomnia™ XLII: WTF Again

Way to keep it weird, Etsy. By Aldetha

A search for taxidermy on Etsy always turns up some odd items, but I was completely unprepared for whatever this is. (If anyone can tell me the actor it reminds me of, I would be very grateful. It’s driving me crazy!)

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. (True story.)

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Mid-Century Marvelous Offer

Guess what? The artist responsible for today’s beautiful thing is not only talented, but generous, too! Jan has offered up two free A3 (11×14″) prints of your choosing to one lucky winner! Here are the rules:

1. Click on the Handz Etsy store.
2. Browse the beautiful artwork.
3. List your two favorites in the comments on this post.

I will put the names of the “contestants” into a hat, and pick the lucky winner!

Thanks, Jan!

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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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Etsomnia™ Volume XL: Mother’s Day Madness

When you care enough to give the very least. By RubysRubbish, who clearly has some mommy issues to work out

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 XXXIX: Derby Day

Perhaps the biggest fascinator in the history of fascination. By BWerson74

Perhaps the largest fascinator in the history of fascination. By my hero BWerson74, who offers many fabulous / crazy hat choices

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?

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Edible Art (for Deep Pockets)

Edible Sea Glass

Edible Beach Glass by AndiesSpecialtySweets

You know I spend a lot of time goofing on Etsy. But as much as I enjoy the Etsy disasters (and I do), I am even more delighted when I find a seller whose wares inspire and intrigue me, and AndieSpecialSweets is definitely one of those. Continue reading


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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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Give It a Rest

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As distressing as the big pointy bird canopy is, it’s the giant, scary bird feet that really freak me out.

“I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.” Eleanor Roosevelt

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