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Moms Stuff, Jewelry

My mom’s jewelry box was a mess when it came to me. She had taken to only wearing few things (arthritis kept her from changing necklaces and earrings.) I had to sort to find earring pairs and backings. On top … Continue reading

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Quan Yin and Mimi’s Clock Pins

My grandmother left me an odd stash of ten little clock pins with mother-of-pearl faces. I don’t know why she had ten. I don’t know why she had them at all as they don’t look like something she would’ve worn. … Continue reading

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Every Day in May, 8, Trishna Jewelry

A little bittersweet for me, the earrings are some of the first I made for myself, and then for my new fledgling jewelry company, Trishna Jewelry. They were laying on my desk the day I had to do this prompt! … Continue reading

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Bright Ideas: Laura Perry

This pair of earrings brings back a host of memories from childhood fo a beloved babysitter who became a friend.   We laughed and enjoyed each other so much! Her home was a trailer at the loveliest trailer park in the … Continue reading

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Bright Ideas, Silver Roses

Going back to my Bright Ideas journal for the 365 drawings a day. I love my Platinum Carbon pen but really, the ink is so reflective that it shines in scans and in photos… I don’t like THAT! That is … Continue reading

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K is for Kyanite: A-to-Z Challenge

Kyanite is on my must-have list; it is from the line of raw looking gemstone watercolors from Daniel Smith.  It is a naturally sparkling not-quite lavender blue grey, yummy, and it is winging its way to me to day!  Soon … Continue reading

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