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Every Day in May: 27, Something Old

Posted on May 27, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Family gifts, something old, but the jade ball came in this lovely box from Firenze, Italy. I think it was a gift for graduation or a birthday. I loved the box more than the jade ball, truth be told. I … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Inktober 27, Pa’s Bolo

Posted on October 27, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

This Official Boy Scout Eagle Bolo was my grandfather’s. Pa would be about 116 now, which dates the bolo to the beginning of the scout’s era, circa 1910.  It has the eagle with the two stars flanking the sides, sitting … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Inktober 26, Cal Powell’s Cufflinks

Posted on October 26, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Mid-Century Jade Buddha Swank Cufflinks belonged to Mitchell’s Dad. Swank was popular and now is popular with collectors. Now he will be remembered in my book of all our memories! Bright Ideas multi-color journal, with Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum … Continue reading →

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