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Etsomnia™ Volume 87: Election Fever

Good heavens, is that HUMAN HAIR??? By MyHandPickedGoods

Just your basic Trump fan brooch featuring GOOD GOD, IS THAT HUMAN HAIR??? 

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 86: I’ll Drink to That!

This is the "Johnny Walker Liquor Cart." To quote Megan Trainor, "NO." By RodneyAllenTrice

This is the “Johnny Walker Liquor Cart.” To quote Megan Trainor, “NO.” 

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 85: Festival!

"Jane Austen Eco Chic." Because wearing actual feces to the festival is frowned upon. By radusport

“Jane Austen Eco Chic.” Because wearing actual feces to the festival is frowned upon.

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.) Continue reading


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Etsomnia™ Volume 84: Wanderlust!

"The Traveling Suitcase," an art piece which, in spite of its $1,000 price tag, is not for sale. By AlizarinArts who may not actually understand what Etsy is for

“The Traveling Suitcase,” an art piece which, in spite of its $1,000 price tag, is not for sale. The artist may have missed the point of Etsy

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 83: Let’s Get Physical

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 82: When Irish Eyes are Smirking

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.)

“May Siri be able to decipher your slurred requests for bar locations this St. Patrick’s Day.”
-SomeECards

“And may you not throw up in your Uber.” -Me

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Etsomnia™ Volume 76: Be Mine?!? (A Little NSFW)

V-Day lingerie just ain't what it used to be. By KnotforYouDesigns

Valentine’s Day lingerie, Etsy style. By the surprisingly self-aware KnotforYouDesigns

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.)

CAUTION: this week’s Etsomnia™ gets a little blue. If you’re not yet of consenting age, go look at this one instead.

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The Kids Aren’t Alright:

baby 21

All the single babies, all the single babies!
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DISCLAIMER: Today’s post isn’t for anyone who likes babies, Catholics, art, breastfeeding, or Jesus. It’s also not recommended for children, adults, the overly-sensitive, religious people, or anyone with eyes.

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Etsomnia™ Volume 75: A Girl’s Best Friend!

BellaDAndalora can call that a scarab all she wants. I'm a New Yorker, and I know a cockroach when I see one

The designer can call that a scarab all she wants. I’m a New Yorker, and I know a cockroach when I see 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 when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

“Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs.” -Malcolm Forbes

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