U.G.L.Y.: How... inventive.

Okay. I will preface this entry by saying that I LOVE Etsy. What website gives me endless ideas for gifts? Etsy. Who has great prices? Etsy. If I ever need anything and am too lazy to go to the store, where is the first place I look? Etsy.

My relationship with the craft mecca is getting serious, and, as happens with people relationships, the sparkle of new love starts to wear off and the flaws are exposed.

What is that strange, turd-colored thing, you ask? Brace yourself: it's a turtle foot. Just let that sink in for a second. A turtle foot. You might also be wondering why it's attached to that gold nugget, almost like it's supposed to be jewelry. That's because it's a brooch. A TURTLE FOOT BROOCH.

Here's the description: "Victorian inspired turtle foot, with gold foil, brass wire, and bee detail. Antique green point-back rhinestones add extra sparkle, and the brass dangle gives a touch of whimsy."

"A touch of whimsy," hmm? Etsy, I think we need to talk.