The Elegant Muse Blog
Edgar Degas, pearls, and a vintage repurposed necklace
Do you have a favorite artist? Mine is Edgar Degas and my love for his paintings began many, many years ago. His ballet prints graced my little girl bedroom walls where I spent my childhood dreaming of becoming a ballerina . . .
Custom repurposing with YOUR antique and vintage jewelry treasures
Do you have a treasured jewelry piece tucked away in a drawer? Perhaps it once belonged to Mom or Grandma and you’re just not sure what to do with it. I’ve helped many clients honor someone they’ve loved by transforming their treasure into a precious piece of jewelry they can wear now and eventually pass on to their loved ones . . .
Antique heart jewelry: 3 treasures from my jewelry box
I love to see others' treasured jewelry pieces and thought I'd share a few of my own. Since it’s still February, I naturally chose hearts! These pieces belonged . . .
Monet mask, Van Gogh scarf, and an assemblage Fleur de lis necklace
It doesn’t appear masks are going away any time soon, so why not make them part of your fashion style? This one, designed using Monet’s Water Lilies series . . .
Vintage garnet brooch repurposed into pearl necklace
All dressed up and nowhere to go. I’ve felt that way many times throughout this pandemic. (Not that I’ve actually bothered to dress up much since March 2020!)
I spotted this vintage garnet brooch a few years ago and knew . . .