The Elegant Muse Blog
What Do British Mysteries and a Royal Blue Vintage Square Pendant Have in Common?
I'm an avid British mystery fan. To me, each one is an intricate puzzle and I love trying to solve them! I've spent many a delightful hour with Miss Marple, Poirot, Sherlock, and Dagliesh to name a few. Creating a square pendant is quite like a puzzle. Which pieces to use and how best to place them is often a challenge for me; and it's not uncommon for me to leave it a few days, return to take a look, readjust then leave it a few days more. This piece was created using a vintage earring piece along with sparkling denim blue and...
Go Ahead, Wear Pink! (Pearls & Vintage too!)
Do you wear pink? I sometimes think the color gets a bad rap. For example, is your mind telling you right now that pink is too “little girlish,” only for baby girls? I say, put those thoughts back on the dusty shelf they came from! I for one love wearing the color pink and would encourage you to do so as well. It’s a fun, festive color and may be worn by both men and women. So go ahead, don your pinkest pink. And be sure to take a look at my current collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry in various...
A Sneak Peek Behind an Antique Bird Button Necklace
Most of the antique buttons I use have actually been attached to garments and worn 90-130 years ago. Therefore, they're not usually pretty on the backside. (If I were that age, I'm sure my backside wouldn't be too pretty either!) But some of these buttons do have a lovely back, so I like to share them when I can before attaching the button to its base. The reverse side of this lovely antique bird button has engraved, "T. W. & W." as well as the words, "Brevete" and "Paris." A little bit of research revealed that the button was manufactured by Trelon, Weldon,...
An Alzheimer’s Bracelet to Honor Someone You Love
Has Alzheimer’s tragically touched someone in your life as it has mine? A devasting disease - both for the one suffering and for those who suffer alongside them. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s long been in my heart to create a piece to honor those lost as well as those currently coping with this heart-wrenching disease.The color purple and an elephant are symbols of Alzheimer’s - purple tends to be the last color Alzheimer’s patients recognize, and the elephant is an animal that never forgets.“Always remember for those who cannot.” Click here to find out...
Did Someone Say Repurposed Vintage Statement Rings?
A ring is a piece of jewelry you get to enjoy. As your fingers click away at a keyboard, take notes at a meeting, grip a steering wheel, or wrap around a glass of champagne, all you have to do is glance down and there it is - your beautiful ring! My new one-of-a-kind vintage statements rings came about when I'd made one for myself for fun, then started getting compliments on it everywhere I went! So I am over-the-moon excited about sharing them with you and shops who carry my work SOON! As promised, my email list will see them first, so be sure you...