Musings

Antique Button Mystery - Is it a Butterfly or a...
One of the reasons I love antique buttons is that I often find tiny details that would often go unnoticed without looking closely. This particular button, circa 1890-1930, holds a...
Antique Button Mystery - Is it a Butterfly or a...
One of the reasons I love antique buttons is that I often find tiny details that would often go unnoticed without looking closely. This particular button, circa 1890-1930, holds a...

Do You Prefer Wearing Silver or Gold Jewelry?
Silver or gold jewelry? Sometimes it’s hard to choose which one best accents your outfit. Solution: Choose a piece of jewelry that has both silver and gold like these elegant,...
Do You Prefer Wearing Silver or Gold Jewelry?
Silver or gold jewelry? Sometimes it’s hard to choose which one best accents your outfit. Solution: Choose a piece of jewelry that has both silver and gold like these elegant,...

One-of-a-kind Antique Cupid Button Ring
Valentine's Day is coming and what would be more perfect than an adjustable Cupid ring? Did you know that Cupid, the Roman god of beauty and love, fired two types...
One-of-a-kind Antique Cupid Button Ring
Valentine's Day is coming and what would be more perfect than an adjustable Cupid ring? Did you know that Cupid, the Roman god of beauty and love, fired two types...

How Did This Jewelry Business Begin?
They say everyone loves an origin story. Since I’m frequently asked about mine, I thought I’d take a few moments and share it with you. When I was a young...
How Did This Jewelry Business Begin?
They say everyone loves an origin story. Since I’m frequently asked about mine, I thought I’d take a few moments and share it with you. When I was a young...

A Special Birthday Gift Honoring a Mom
The Elegant Muse is primarily about 3 things: to honor someone loved or their memory, to see the potential beauty in and give new life to old, forgotten treasures, and...
A Special Birthday Gift Honoring a Mom
The Elegant Muse is primarily about 3 things: to honor someone loved or their memory, to see the potential beauty in and give new life to old, forgotten treasures, and...

Be bold! Wear a Touch of Red Even When It's Not...
When I was growing up, the fashion rules included: 1. Never wear white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day. 2. Never wear black to a wedding. 3. Always...
Be bold! Wear a Touch of Red Even When It's Not...
When I was growing up, the fashion rules included: 1. Never wear white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day. 2. Never wear black to a wedding. 3. Always...