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  • Ups And Downs

    by Brigid McAlpin
    It has been quite an up and down week! Mother had three doctor's appointments in two days and we took a trip to the ER Wednesday evening. On Monda...

  • Back To Vintage

    by Brigid McAlpin
    This photo represents the first vintage Native American jewelry lot I have had the chance to post since I came back from Arizona. I am not artistic...

  • All About The Jewelry

    by Brigid McAlpin
    Last week I spoke about all of the non-jewelry aspects of our time in Tucson, this time it's all about the jewelry! Since it has been a while I m...

  • Everything But The Jewelry

    by Brigid McAlpin
    The Tucson Gem Show has been hosted by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society since 1955 and is known as the largest, oldest and most prestigious gem...

  • Best Clothing Boutique

    by Brigid McAlpin
    Estate sale paperwork has been at the forefront once again but I am making headway. I completed six packages this week and plan to finish a seven...

  • Memorial Day Weekend

    by Brigid McAlpin
    We are in the midst of Memorial Day weekend, the kick-off of the unofficial start of summer. It is also important to recognize our brave military...

  • Road Trip Home

    by Brigid McAlpin
    A lot has happened this past month since I last wrote. Kuochun, Vivi and I took the Briesmobile on the road, this time without the graphics. I ma...

  • Until Next Time Arizona...

    by Brigid McAlpin
    It is hard to believe but my time in Scottsdale is coming to an end for now. The feeling is definitely bittersweet - I have really enjoyed it but...

  • Backyard Landscape Under Way

    by Brigid McAlpin
    Before the plumbing issue, I had committed to having the backyard redone with a local landscape company and the project got under way this week. ...

  • New Jewelry Model

    by Brigid McAlpin
    We received our new dress form (who will become our jewelry and clothing model) and the goal this week was to get her outfitted so I can start to...

  • Lamp Day

    by Brigid McAlpin
    I am going to be working backwards this week! It is late Sunday afternoon, I usually try to write the blog on Sunday mornings but Mother and I we...

  • Vintage Phoenix Finds

    by Brigid McAlpin
    We really made our way around the Phoenix area this week! On Monday, we dropped off the dressers I found on Offer Up to the refinisher. He is a v...