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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Etsomnia™ Volume XVI: Dog Daze
You may recall this doghouse from the Wee Edition of Etsomnia™. It got me thinking. By Jumahl
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.
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”
― Groucho Marx
Stained Glass Everywhere:
When I spotted Rauwolf’s Winter 2014 Castellum clutch, it made me go all wobbly in the knees. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XV: Hat-Shit Crazy

For all of you ecologically-conscious pimps out there, here’s a green faux fur creation. (To be fair, most of this maker’s hats are lovely. Just not this one.)
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.
“A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.” – P.J. O’Rourke
Etsomnia™ Volume XIV: Industrial Chic

Epic bridge-inspired coffee table by LiquidMetalworksNJ
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. Continue reading
They Had Me at Hootenanny!
Eat Me Art*
*NOTE: Readers named “Art” should not consider today’s title to be an invitation.
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”
― Charles M. Schulz
Etsomnia™ Volume XII: Things to Hang* Yourself With
*Please don’t.
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.
During my search for the Etsy disasters and desirables in last week’s Fail Edition, I came across such an embarrassment of tragic neckwear, I decided they needed their own Etsomnia™ post. Continue reading
Restoration Hard-to-Afford
“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”
― Oscar Wilde
Etsomnia™ Volume XI: Fail is in the Air?
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.
Okay, I might have doctored this a little. However, the sideways kidney was already there.“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.” ― John Donne, who should prepare to be disappointed
You’ve Got (Snail) Mail!
This started out being a post about a great idea, some very appealing art, and a lovely gift that my mother would have loved. But the more I read about Janice MacLeod, the more interested I became in her story. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume X: Project No Way

Welcome to Cracker Barrel. May I take your order? Vintage Oscar de la Renta ensemble which I consider proof positive that Oscar dabbled in some pretty hardcore illegal substances back in the day. Sold by the surprisingly self aware FabulousMessVintage
I need a frock. Let the hilarity ensue.
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.
Etsomnia™ Volume IX: For the Kids
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.

Trippy-and-wonderful color wheel puzzle by ThePuzzledOne
Me: (to niece) Riley, how old are you?
Riley (with a New York accent): Tewww
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Etsomnia™ Volume VIII: Lifestyles of the Rich and Tasteless.
Zelda Fitzgerald Would Approve
Deco-meets-tribal sensibilities, modern techniques, and perspex (whatever that is). Continue reading
Etsomnia™ VII: WTF Edition
Etsy can always be counted upon to fulfill needs humanity doesn’t actually have. Monkey fart lip balmet·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.
Etsy does it again (and again, and again). Continue reading
Do I Make You Horny?
I spend a lot of time on Etsy. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ VI: The Wee Edition
Etsomnia™ V: Retro TV Edition
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.
Sunday nights are a challenge for me. Continue reading














