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Etsomnia™ Volume 77: Table Talk

I rashly assumed that Etsy's characteristic derp quotient wouldn't extend itself to furniture. Boy, was I wrong. By woodwithheart

I rashly assumed that Etsy’s characteristic derp quotient wouldn’t extend itself to furniture. Boy, was I wrong. 


 

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 67: Happy Horrid-Days

Super-absorbent Lightdays® Christmas tree – now with wings!

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 Art of Gift Giving – 2015 Edition

You know how much time I spend trolling Etsy for awful things to make you (and me) laugh? Well, during those searches, I come across some pretty remarkable stuff, and I bookmark the ones I love. Lucky you! Continue reading →


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Etsomnia™ Volume XLIX: Death by Bedazzling

Glitter!

Translation: OMG! Glitter!

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 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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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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©Jan Skácelík ©Jan Skácelík

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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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Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2015 – Exhibitors Roundup

Marretti Stairs

Marretti Stairs

Last night I posted about the DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design exhibition. Today, as promised, I want to share with you a few of the exhibitors that really stood out for me at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. The rest can be seen in my Flickr album starting here. Continue reading →


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DIFFA Delivers!

Photo by: Marion Curtis/Starpix

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.

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