This is the story of a mysterious bracelet that entered my life shortly after Mother died in 2013. My sister, Roberta Rath Cullen, and I were going through Mother’s dressing table and discovered the bracelet, which neither of us had ever seen before. This seemed odd because Mother made a point of giving her treasured
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I discovered Queen of Hearts, my favorite line of dance clothing, about five years ago at Still and Moving Center in Kaka’ako. I have never received as many compliments regarding any of my workout-related clothes. In fact, I constantly have people saying “You look like you’re ready for a date night out, not a dance
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Indige Design, the unique little Kaimuki boutique many of us have grown to love, will be closing its doors on October 19. Owner/designer Ron Irwin reports his lease is up and he will not be renewing it. So…that means everything in the store is on sale at deeply discounted prices. Truth be told, this blog
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Remember these classic children’s books? These particular books are treasured editions, probably about 100 years old. Ron Irwin is giving them away at his store, Indige Design, in Kaimuki. They belonged to his great grandmother. Hurry to the store if you are a book lover, or know a book lover who would appreciate these very
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The Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiian Show was given a treasure trove of ’60s and ’70s fashions from an anonymous Aunty. More than 200 garments! Look for them at tables 72, 73, 6 and 7 at the show on Sunday. These fashions of the times are the real deal. If you recognize
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