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[listersgirl]

Friends, you just haven't lived until you've heard "Close To You" on two Celtic harps.

Sigh.

So, after spending a lot of time wandering around Etsy, I really have to wonder what goes through some people's minds. Honestly, how many aprons can the world really need? Not even remotely as many as you can buy on Etsy! Am I wrong?

Bonus! My new favourite song title is "My Heart is a Piece of Garbage. Fight, Seagulls! Fight!"

Comments

[erinmorgenstern.livejournal.com]

I love me some Etsy but it is flooded with too much stuff, and often too much of the same stuff. I've taken to trolling for specific things and keeping a ton of favorite stores, because I can't just look for things outright.

Also, if you use the Pounce feature you find interesting things. You also find out how many people sell (and buy!) Twilight themed everything.

[listersgirl]

Twilight everything? Oh dear.

I was looking local, because the shipping on top of the exchange is a bit much, which narrowed it down somewhat. I was completely overwhelmed the first time I looked, though - I'm too much of a completist!

[starfishchick]

People want aprons? And you don't have to buy ALL of them! :)

[listersgirl]

Yes, but the apron wanting:aprons available ratio is beyond crazy. Some of those people should work on their sewing skills and move on to something else! :D

[starfishchick]

Hee, good point!

I should MAYBE get a new apron, but I hardly ever wear the one I have now! Are you getting me an apron? :)

[listersgirl]

Ha! I can honestly say that was not on my mind.

[maybe-sparrow6.livejournal.com]

I need an apron, but I'm unwilling to pay the prices most commonly seen on Etsy.

However, if a person is following the edict of being like one's grandmother, then at least 5 aprons are needed. Two for wearing only in the kitchen, and at least 3 seasonal hostess aprons. They all earn bonus points if edged with rick-rack.

[starfishchick]

fancy hostess apron!

[maybe-sparrow6.livejournal.com]

They lend a festive 1950's air to any cocktail party!

My Grandma had this apron with pockets shaped like poinsettias, and an appliqued Rudolph in the middle. It was like the ultimate in fancy hostess aprons.

[listersgirl]

Wow. That would be an impressive collection of aprons! I tend more toward the "I'm already wearing pjs, so it really doesn't matter if my clothes get food on them when I'm cooking" school of thought. :D

[nonethewiser.livejournal.com]

Etsy is like one of those really great junk/antique shops... Lots of bizarrities to gawk at and a few real gems.

[listersgirl]

So true.

I found some gorgeous wine glasses with pottery stems my dad would really like, but I have to decide if I'm willing to pay the shipping/exchange.

[pink-vegan.livejournal.com]

Word! A quality barometer would be nice. But I guess that wouldn't be fair, or nice.