Hey ladyfriend, are you going through a breakup? Is your job really hard right now? Is your life nothing more than all-consuming darkness and regret?
Then check out these handcrafted household inspirations for the cynical woman in need of a pick-me-up:
“Life is darkest before the dawn or whatever,” etched on a fancy mirror to mount on the ceiling above your bed.
“Life is a gift. Sometimes a shitty one but a gift nonetheless” lavender-scented bathroom candles.
“There are footprints in the sand, maybe it’s a spiritual force but also you have feet, so you could be alone” lilac bath mat.
“I will choose my destiny but given that I don’t have control over a lot of stuff in the world, this may or may not work out and I guess I’m okay with that” butterfly mug.
“This is not the end of your happiness” plug-in fresh scent room deodorizer.
“Fuck it! But in a positive, letting-go way and not in a sad way. Right?” canvas shopping bag.
“We’re still here and somewhat functioning human beings, so I guess we can take solace in that” personalized stationery.
“I become better each day in every way. Unless there’s a Golden Girls marathon on, then I’m probably not leaving the house. But I’m a grown-ass woman who’s allowed to make that call” oversized pajama shirt. On the back is an image of a squished cat, like you sat on it, but don’t worry, it’s on there ironically, and not as a comment on your size. In fact, it’s to show you’re comfortable enough in your own skin to rock that kitsch.
“It gets batter! (as in, I feel like eating cookie dough today)” cookie dough.
“I am beautiful. ‘Cause, seriously, there are millions of people in the world, and surely I’m more attractive than a lot of them. I’m not saying that to put other people down. I’m just being realistic” wicker footstool.
Items will be sold on Etsy because that’s where things made by a lesbian are legally required to go.
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