Friday features~Etsy Treasuries

"Minimalist" this week.



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Pamela Hollis said…
Thanks for featuring my Treasury this week. I love simple or minimalist designs in jewelry. And I hope my selections show it doesn't mean "boring" by any means!
June 28, 2014 at 5:54 AM
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