Photo by: Marion Curtis/Starpix
(Sorry. I know it’s late. I was out having fun.) I told you this morning how excited I was to be going to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, and I’m happy to report that the show did not disappoint.
Oleg Borodin
Oleg Borodin created The Penguin entirely by accident. Continue reading
“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Just your basic awesome Madonna narwhal. By HayleyCassatt, who has kind of a narwhal fetish
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.)
DEAR PORN HUNTERS: In spite of the suggestively-dressed narwhal at right, you have come to the wrong place. The “XXX” in the title is merely a roman numeral. Sorry to have excited you unduly. See you next week, when the narwhal will be replaced with a similarly titillating picture of a toilet paper cosy or something.
“Icarus” detail ©Artūras Tamašauskas
*F.Y.I., a reference to Mackelmore’s “Thrift Shop,” not to genitals. Continue reading
For Lempicka ©Katerina Belkina
3/1/14 To Blog or Not to Blog
I did it! I managed at least one post every single day for an entire year. Continue reading
boom-art.com
How’s this for art in unexpected places? Continue reading
Last week, fellow blogger Sanpiano posted this picture of a drawing on brick by artist and illustrator David Zinn. I was immediately hooked! Continue reading
Budsies
Like yesterday’s post about a painting-a-day project, “Make Mine Mini,” here’s another 365-day challenge, again with tremendous results. Continue reading
Elena Limkina
Remember Lorraine Loots and the Very Young Eyes? Well, we weren’t the only ones charmed by her beautiful diminutive works. Her adorable mini-painting-every-day project has inspired another very talented artist to do her own 365-day tiny painting project, with similarly darling results. Continue reading
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.
“Timoclea uccide il capitano di Alessandro Magno” by Elisabetta Sirani
Although I no longer have the opportunity, office shenanigans were something my friends and I used to thoroughly enjoy. And we were pretty good at it, too. Continue reading
Chris Maynard
Chris Maynard creates spectacular works of bird-centric art often using just one feather. Continue reading
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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Nightmare-inducing clown decanter. The seller calls it a “Great Christmas Gift”
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.
“Thanks, I’d rather just have coal.”
My OBT 