The Elegant Muse Blog

Jane Austen, a quiz, and romantic jewelry

Jane Austen, a quiz, and romantic jewelry

Sometimes I just can't settle on a good book to read. After reading chapter one of 3-4 books I put them aside and find myself returning to a well-loved classic. I don't believe the lack of . . .

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Vintage USA Military buttons to honor someone special

Vintage USA Military buttons to honor someone special

A few weeks ago I received a mysterious surprise package. A dear friend’s husband - seeing that I had created several military button necklaces - sent me . . .

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What is a vintage “assemblage” necklace?

What is a vintage “assemblage” necklace?

I love to create intricate assemblage pieces but they can certainly be a challenge! You may be wondering . . . what is assemblage? It’s basically is a form of . . .

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Antique store treasure hunt!

Antique store treasure hunt!

This is the booty claimed from my kind of treasure hunt! There’s nothing like scouring the antique shops for treasures like these - vintage and antique pieces no longer loved or worn as they once were . . .

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Simple yet elegant hand-stitched pearl necklace

Simple yet elegant hand-stitched pearl necklace

As Jackie O. said, "Pearls are always appropriate," and the new Simplicity necklace is no exception! I've often given these as gifts, wear mine daily, and have received so many requests that I've now . . .

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