The Elegant Muse Blog
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 . . .
Perfect duet: Degas horses and a repurposed equestrian necklace
It seems like every little girl longs for a horse, and I was certainly no exception! Though I’ve not yet realized the dream of owning my own, the admiration of all things equine has stayed in my heart. I was fortunate to obtain . . .
Never too young for jewelry
I love this old photo of my sweet Mom holding her baby doll and . . . what’s that around her neck? Yes, a beautiful heart necklace! I wish I knew if it was hers or perhaps my grandmother’s or great grandmother’s . . .
One of a kind repurposed antique dog button necklace
Known as (wo)man’s best friend, who doesn’t love the one who always greets us with enthusiasm no matter what their day’s been like? No, they didn’t catch that pesky squirrel . . .
Bring back sweater clips please!
Though I wasn't around when sweater clips made their debut in the 1950's I've picked up a few over the years and I adore them. Not only are they functional . . .