As the window pane shivers violently, I inch closer to our hissing prewar radiator. The homebody’s season has returned, and I feel no shame in choosing to spend my evenings collaging in the cozy living room rather than stalk the streets with a barking cough. Hibernation is merely the means, I argue, and once spring returns, I will emerge from this cocoon, renewed and reborn. The husk that Keep It Weird will eventually shed is nonetheless a wonder to behold in itself.
Empty Womb Cast Iron Lady by citizenobjects
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168 comments
Sign in to add your ownNikifashion says:
Wonderful finds!
1 year ago
moonstr says:
ooooh! pod piece and that that monarch top! loves!:)
1 year ago
MerCurios says:
Very cool! LOVE that butterfly bolero & that cross btwn a squirrel & cockatoo is awesome!
1 year ago
ThePeachTree says:
Ooooo not even weird necessarily but AWE inspiring!!
1 year ago
CookieCrowd says:
Extremely unique and creative pieces!
1 year ago
choisette says:
i'm feeling a little queasy.
1 year ago
voleurdebijoux says:
LOVELOVELOVE!!! The utter beauty of something different and strange makes my heart swoon.
1 year ago
BeatificBijoux says:
Lovin' that porcelain dish. I can remember making latch hook rugs as a kid. The Monarch top is such an interesting take on that technique. An inspiring group of finds!
1 year ago
dearcalligraphy says:
So interesting. Love it!
1 year ago
shannondzikas says:
What's so weird about seed pods? Beatrice McClelland's necklace is pretty fancy, you're my new yarn hero!
1 year ago
DecadesOfVintage says:
So original. Fabulous
1 year ago
BeatificBijoux says:
Sea Urchin's porcelain dish is inspiring. Love the textures.
1 year ago
PlumeandPetals says:
Love it!
1 year ago
craftylittlecritters says:
I love the monarch bolero so bright and pretty!
1 year ago
TwinkleStarCrafts says:
I love the style of these items. Great job in highlighting them!
1 year ago
BashaandMidas says:
These are so beautiful and creative!
1 year ago
OpulentOddities says:
Love these finds!
1 year ago
tennyoceres says:
The butterfly bolero is amazing. I want to wrap myself in it and sleep.
1 year ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Like that pod vase very creative and unique. Thanks for finding all these shops. :)
1 year ago
AvianInspirations says:
The squirrelatoo made my day! Thank you Keep It Weird! I would never find all this cool stuff without you.
1 year ago
lovelygifts says:
Creative!
1 year ago
AZCreativeStudio says:
Very original!!!
1 year ago
coolstuffartgallery says:
Very cool stuff!
1 year ago
ravensrealm says:
My favorite friday activity, reading Keep It Weird - has again come through for me. LOVE the pod vase.
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
So unique! Love! =)
1 year ago
leannbutler says:
I love the monarch bolero and the grey crested squirrel! Nice theme.
1 year ago
Earleyimages says:
great Style
1 year ago
ohbabydotcom says:
very unique :)
1 year ago
BeadingonaBudget says:
LOVE IT!
1 year ago
artofjane says:
these are truly weird.
1 year ago
doveandflower says:
Totally unique, courageous, awesome talent. First time reading Keep It Wierd. Love it. My new fave!
1 year ago
DayDreamerVintage says:
Very interesting, so weirdly cool :)
1 year ago
DayDreamerVintage says:
Very interesting, so weirdly cool :)
1 year ago
Lelikat says:
wonderful,wild,witty and weird!
1 year ago
FerntreeStudio says:
ooooo, creepy. I can hear that 'pod opening' sound from alien movies.
1 year ago
thetullys says:
I want to be that butterfly!
1 year ago
vincavintage says:
Well now... that is a group conversation pieces! The interpretations could spark even more fabulous ideas... Thanks for the link to Citizen Objects...love the belt buckles...
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
Great collection...love the Squirrelatoo!!
1 year ago
EarthJewelry says:
Oh, I love so much this monarch butterfly. It is absolutely outstanding. These butterflies create such a beautiful scenery when they all come together for migration. This creation is such an honor for our mother earth.
1 year ago
nattirootz says:
love it!
1 year ago
SweetMoonlightShop says:
so much talent on etsy! awesome collection!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Very interesting and unique!
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
i love the nature inspired aesthetic. the monarch bolero is beautiful.
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
;) always fun
1 year ago
corrnucopia says:
I could fly away in that monarch bolero!
1 year ago
QueenofCuffs says:
A like the concept of designs emerging and changing- very organic. Lovely to see the fantastic HeliDesigns topping the great group of pics here. Go craftyirelandteam !!!
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
great selections.
1 year ago
IceCreamCandy says:
great picks!
1 year ago
lrobinson says:
perfectly amazing!
1 year ago
martvert says:
Wonderful,love it
1 year ago
Marvidrio says:
Weird yes but it's different. It's called thinking outside the box. This just sparked some out-of-the-box ideas for my jewelry pieces that I'd like to try:) Thanks for posting this.
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
Loving the seed pods!
1 year ago
Balyak says:
totally digging the seed pod and the lotus seed necklace
1 year ago
theroyal says:
the butterfly is my favorite
1 year ago
cindylouwho2 says:
I can't decide what I like best! The seed pod rattle is quite amazing
1 year ago
kadydesigns says:
Hum.....
1 year ago
Jusadreamin says:
Cool, I like THANKS for sharing
1 year ago
Emmamaha says:
I love the lotus seeds necklace. How very unique:) Love the picks!
1 year ago
FruitsOFtheBLooM says:
At least someone screwed the empty womb woman's head on straight.
1 year ago
FunWithNeedles says:
god i love keep it weird! and that silk cocoon pendant is freaking gorgeous.
1 year ago
inaeent says:
<3 <3 <3
1 year ago
NadineArt says:
Nice ones. Lotus seeds necklace and monarch bolero are definetly attract the most of attention.
1 year ago
archaicdesign says:
cool pods! gotta love the weird!
1 year ago
heatherfuture says:
Keep it Weird never fails to put a big smile on my face! I'm pretty certain I could pull off the butterfly bolero.
1 year ago
PraxandCarmine says:
Wow, the posts your write are not only incredibly inspiring for the weirdos out their to embrace their non-normal personalities and exsistences in a world of judgement (like me), but also extremely beautiful and moving. I love your stream, and hope that even in the Spring, it continues. I was feeling bad, sitting inside all day, sewing. However, after reading your post, I felt amazingly empowered and special. Thank you so much!
1 year ago
chartreuseandhoney says:
such beautiful things!
1 year ago
sydandmarc says:
I like this collection, very artsy! I'm 8 months pregnant and the cast iron empty womb is how I'll feel in about 8 weeks. I'm so looking forward to meeting my little girl Belladonna... And I'm so there with you on the hibernation: out of nowhere I've been baking homemade pies and hubby crafts soups...The chill gives me every reason to lurk in my cave :D
1 year ago
EphemeraAndMore says:
Love it as always!
1 year ago
diannek says:
Super cool finds love the seed pod rattle and necklace
1 year ago
HulaGirl1922 says:
love...love...love it ♥ "Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary." ~ Cecil Beaton
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Strangely beautiful, I love that parrot with the squirrel body. I've always thought that life would be easier if birds had hands!
1 year ago
HeliDesigns says:
You 'dressed it in words' HulaGirl; there wouldn't be art without weird things! What a lovely collection - many thanks, Michelle, for featuring my me! :)
1 year ago
StemDesigns says:
I love the Cocoon pendant...very unique and Weird.
1 year ago
Franellie says:
wouw, love it. so weird and different,but beautiful!
1 year ago
thoughtfullyadorned says:
Oh I love the unique qualities of all these items. My favorite is that butterfly shawl-it is stunning! Then the porcelain dish and that empty womb cast iron woman. Love this article!!!
1 year ago
Bigbonehandmade says:
great job !
1 year ago
BagOfTags says:
Fantastic :)
1 year ago
cottonbirddesigns says:
Great finds!
1 year ago
aissa2 says:
Absolutely breathtaking.
1 year ago
NefertariCrafts says:
amazing and inspiring art work ... I love your work, every piece is unique takes you away ... :)
1 year ago
1AEON says:
:) metamorph
1 year ago
sweetjane says:
Very interesting idea to build your picks around...you guys are so creative! I can definately relate to the hibernation, now I don't feel so dysfunctional!!
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
Truly remarkable objects. Every being in nature has a definite dormant period but humankind so we need to create our own time to sequester & recharge. Winter, of course, is the obvious season. It's a primal impulse!
1 year ago
HaKNiK says:
super !
1 year ago
FaustaStore says:
Sorta creepy... but I like it!
1 year ago
AnnBernadette says:
love it, such interesting artists and minds out there!
1 year ago
AngelDivineCreations says:
Very different!
1 year ago
TheGinghamOwl says:
Unique!
1 year ago
PirateWenchTreasures says:
Very kewl & unique!
1 year ago
mystic2awesome says:
Your inspiring words of wit and wisdom are greatly appreciated by all that is wonderfully weird and wacky in this world of Etsy. Just when I think I have nothing left in my brain and my creativity has run dry I see your post and the weird wheels start turning again in my mind. Thanks for sharing, inspiring and encouraging the weirdness in us all.
1 year ago
VooDeDooDolls says:
Weird is wonderful. Voo
1 year ago
bunnycrave says:
“We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.â€
1 year ago
MayyMayy says:
I applaud your individuality.
1 year ago
PurpleDeerVintage says:
Love this inspiration.
1 year ago
dashbyart says:
cool blog, and great writing!
1 year ago
friendlygreenfrog says:
Awesome Jobs ! really good finds .
1 year ago
beatyboutique says:
I enjoyed this one. Very fun!
1 year ago
GiRLStreetVintage says:
You are very inspiring. I love cozying up in a warm home on a cold evening, my fireplace burning brightly. GiRLStreetVintage
1 year ago
bedouin says:
super weird! love love the Silk Cocoon Pendant 02 monteazul
1 year ago
jikits says:
love that color seed pod rattle <3 gnarley collection!!!
1 year ago
silkstory says:
It is really weird "jewellery" :) Love these finds!
1 year ago
arsniccandy says:
The monarch bolero is gorgeous!! All the monarchs are here in Santa Cruz still:)
1 year ago
leatherExpressions says:
I love the colors! Not weird, just a really kool idea.
1 year ago
lithiascreations says:
I look forward to these features so very much! I'm in love with the monarch bolero!
1 year ago
AMSkrafts says:
Amazing! I love the silk cocoon pendant; I've never seen anything like it before.
1 year ago
VintageZen says:
as always great selection & great writing! ..& that monarch bolero is amazing!
1 year ago
LAccentNou says:
Cool! Love different things
1 year ago
shulamite says:
Adore the butterfly backpack!
1 year ago
paleorama says:
Cool!! Very unique!!!
1 year ago
gothB4play says:
Lovin' the weird, the unique and the fun found therein.
1 year ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
Wow--amazing stuff!
1 year ago
LaurelDChristian says:
The pods are amazing...
1 year ago
janicewd says:
Some great items.
1 year ago
ezliving says:
Nice! Very Nice!!!!
1 year ago
Julieglassmanjewelry says:
Wierd is great! These are awesome finds!
1 year ago
vegashenna says:
That seed pod rattle is awesome. Great finds!
1 year ago
OliviaClare says:
Very interesting, oh I mean weird ;)
1 year ago
audreytolove says:
So original! Awesome finds!
1 year ago
OhMyLuckyStar says:
Awesome! I love the seed pod rattle!!
1 year ago
TEJIDOS says:
It's truly amazing how our minds think, and what we can come up with...
1 year ago
LillysWorkshop says:
I love that gray crested squirrel drawing. It took me a couple seconds to see the cockatoo crest!
1 year ago
TheOnly says:
Great finds! Love "Keep it weird" series!
1 year ago
beliz82 says:
Great finds !!!
1 year ago
EnglishShop says:
Wonderful collection of great minds !
1 year ago
jaipuronline says:
Very interesting.........
1 year ago
peifferStudios says:
Found some new favorites here!!
1 year ago
Fibrillaria says:
Yup, weird alright!
1 year ago
LoveBeachDays says:
Beautiful Pieces!
1 year ago
ZenBeach says:
I want that seed pod rattle!
1 year ago
JeByJa says:
Lovely pieces, some are quite interesting and some I just want now! :)
1 year ago
knest says:
Such talented artists! Love these finds!
1 year ago
Verdurebydesign says:
Great organic shapes and inspiring pieces.
1 year ago
WickedClayGirl says:
Wonderful!
1 year ago
youheartus says:
interesting stuff.
1 year ago
SecretIdentity says:
So glad Etsy does the Keep It Weird feature.
1 year ago
DevineCollectible says:
Wow, oh wow............. far out! DevineCollectible
1 year ago
SavoyFaire says:
Wow looks like a hooked rug cape?! Beautiful! I love crocheting and staying under the warm yarn this time of year!
1 year ago
PortugueseVintage says:
Weird posts are always funny! This one shows good art!
1 year ago
88editions says:
I love this did you ever happen to see my treasury on this theme? It's stil a favorite of mine http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ceb3f93703e6d916ddc67fe/from-my-cocoon-i-will-transform?index=38
1 year ago
CEDesign says:
Weird but beautiful.
1 year ago
loopyboopy says:
Wow, what wonderful work, that monarch butterfly cap is a true work of art!! I find it intersting Michelle that you live in an urban setting and are still so intrigued by nature and living stuff. I truly adore your perspective! This series is by far my Etsy favorite!! You are a true asset and inspiration to the Etsy team! Keep them coming
1 year ago
PlushieWorld says:
Very cool and crazy items...love it!!
1 year ago
drainbowland says:
SEW WEIRD
1 year ago
paperdesigner says:
pod piece and that that monarch top!
1 year ago
Powerofflower says:
Beautiful pieces!
1 year ago
jaipuronline says:
Great Finds!!!......
1 year ago
kraistina says:
say what you will, but a "lotus seed playing in my garden" is eewww...
1 year ago
jojosvintagecupboard says:
Really cool finds!
1 year ago
shop1848 says:
Perfectly weird! Love it!!
1 year ago
lavishcraft says:
Very cool finds-- as usual! the seed pod rattle is so unique and such a cool texture.
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
okay, at first glance i thought the "empty womb" sculpture, which is really cool by the way, was a wine cork puller...you know where my mind is...very nice art! aloha!
1 year ago
belfin says:
fabulous, thanks for putting this together. :)
1 year ago
GeckoJ says:
I love um all...
1 year ago
consciousclothing says:
nice feature- love the creativity!
1 year ago
PersonalizedGiftsbyJ says:
Luv Um!
1 year ago
1313Vintage says:
Very intersting! Nice work
1 year ago
ayawedding says:
perfect finds
1 year ago
lauraprentice says:
love the organic-ness of these items.
1 year ago
pinkbeeb0 says:
So much awesome product!
1 year ago
IntoTheTrees says:
Nice story, Nice finds, It's too cold here in Florida tonight. I think i will go hibernate now...
1 year ago
cassidycay says:
I feel the same way! It is so cold!
1 year ago
PoisonApplePotions says:
That is amazing and beautifully photographed as well. Kudos!
1 year ago
AngelElements says:
Oh great items in here! That monarch one is beautiful!
1 year ago
4gatsu1 says:
Great imagery in your words! The "Keep it Weird" postings are fantastic! Love the featured artists!
1 year ago
camamiel says:
Wonderful findings!
1 year ago
traceykane says:
Love the work but seems extremely pricey for the merch
1 year ago
WhateverGetsYouTrue says:
WOW !
1 year ago