The Elegant Muse Blog

Custom lanyard with hand-stitched black onyx and silver

Custom lanyard with hand-stitched black onyx and silver

A dear client of mine was so excited to land her new job and she wanted a special . . .

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Vintage miniature porcelain painting story necklaces

Vintage miniature porcelain painting story necklaces

I love finding vintage jewelry pieces that tell a story. And what could be more . . .

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Sometimes a girl just needs pearls and a vintage cameo

Sometimes a girl just needs pearls and a vintage cameo

I just love cameos - black and white, apricot, Wedgwood blue - I adore them all! When I add one . . .

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Unpacking Christmas Treasures and Memories

Unpacking Christmas Treasures and Memories

One of my favorite times of the Christmas season is unpacking the decorations and "re-loving" each one that sparks a precious memory.This one of . . .

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Perfect gift for a book lover: Victorian antique button bookmarks

Perfect gift for a book lover: Victorian antique button bookmarks

After finding a treasure trove of these exquisite one-of-a-kind antique buttons I knew I had to design a bookmark . . .

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