My OBT

What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?


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Etsomnia™ 173: International Women’s Day

I’ve looked at this tiny, perfect painting by Tali of TushTush for so long, I had to check my past posts to confirm that I hadn’t already written about her work. It’s definitely on my to do list now!

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Etsomnia™ 172: Silk Stalkings

Every time I think I’ve seen it all, Etsy teaches me a lesson. Silk-bedecked Jazzy scooter. Did not see that coming.

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Etsomnia™ 166: Getting the Boot

At first, I thought the $400+ price tag ridiculous. But since healthcare may not cover birth control, and these would most certainly prevent pregnancy, maybe $400 isn’t so crazy

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Etsomnia™ 165: Too Cold to Care

While handy in a towel, absorbency is not generally a good trait in a snowsuit

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Etsomnia™ 161: Give Thanks?

No, I’m not going to gobble your drumstick. Stop asking.

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Etsomnia™ 160: Bundle Up

Frostbite is looking pretty good right now

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Etsomnia™ 159: Here Comes the Rain

At least we know what it’s made of…

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Etsomnia™ 156: Knitmares

Because who doesn’t want a sweater with foreskin?

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.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.

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