Studio 12 Design Blog

Golden Touch

by Sarah Muse
Golden Touch
His ‘golden touch’ and positive outlook on life are the pillars around which I’ve grown my business and life.
Posted in entrepreneur month, jewelry mentor, made in virginia, made with love, mentorship, modern heirloom, Roanoke jeweler, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

You're Invited

by Sarah Muse
You're Invited
Let's Go on a Journey Together.  I'm excited to present the debut of my Maker's Video with you. _ _ It's so much more than a client, jeweler...
Posted in #whatsinyourjewelrybox, accesories lover, bespoke, contemporary design, copper tile, creating memories, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, everyday luxury, female entrepreneur, future heirlooms, jewelry design, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, jewelry style, love va, made for you, made in roanoke, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, modern design, Roanoke jeweler, sentimental jewelry, southern style, virginia living, wardrobe essentials

August is Hot and so is it's Birthstone: Peridot

by Sarah Muse
August is Hot and so is it's Birthstone: Peridot
  Peridot is hailed by the Egyptians as the “gem of the sun” which is quite the appropriate time of year for this majestic birthstone. Peridot h...
Posted in #hiddentreasuresunite, #nolongerinabox, #whatsinyourjewelrybox, contemporary design, creating memories, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, everyday luxury, jewelry obsessed, jewelry trends, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse, muse virginia, must have, one-of-a-kind jewelry, peridot, peridot august, sentimental jewelry, southern style, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

Do you ever feel like you're going it alone?

by Sarah Muse
Do you ever feel like you're going it alone?
  Are you creating by yourself in your studio or office and doing all the tasks needed to run your business on a daily basis?    Many creative en...
Posted in artist retreat, collaboration, community, creative life, creative lifestyle, creative retreat, female entrepreneur, made in virginia, made with love, roanoke muse, studio 12 blog, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

Local Artist Spotlight in Curata Blog

by Sarah Muse
Local Artist Spotlight in Curata Blog
Once a month, the Curata Blog features local small business owners and artists who are using their creativity to make the people, homes and businesses of Roanoke beautiful.
Posted in #zenhammering, accesories lover, american craft, art for the home, art in roanoke, bespoke, contemporary design, copper tile, creating memories, creative life, creative lifestyle, custom design, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, design life, everyday luxury, future heirlooms, great gifts, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, Hand Crafted Copper Architectural Tiles, Handcrafted jewelry, handcrafted specialty tile, highpoint market, Interior design, jewelry designer, kitchen remodel, loft living, made for you, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, mompreneur, muse, muse virginia, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Roanoke designer, Roanoke jeweler, roanoke muse, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection

by Sarah Muse
Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection
Do you wish you had secret armor you could put on to protect against the world? An amulet of power for those days when you aren’t as confident or feeling as beautiful as you want...
Posted in #wearitallthetime, accesories lover, Annual studio tour, art jewelry, capture a moment, contemporary design, creative life, custom designed jewelry, everyday luxury, exclusive, female entrepreneur, future heirlooms, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, jewelry design, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, jewelry porn, jewelry trends, love va, made for you, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse, muse virginia, must have, NEW jewelry collection, one-of-a-kind jewelry, organic design, pearl jewelry, roanoke artist, Roanoke designer, Roanoke jeweler, roanoke muse, southern style, statement jewelry, Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection, studio 12 design blog, studio tour, virginia is for lovers, virginia living, wardrobe essentials

The Moment that Makes You Squeal!

by Sarah Muse
The Moment that Makes You Squeal!
Have you ever had a moment when you saw something so magnificent that it made you squeal?
Posted in accesories lover, bespoke, capture a moment, contemporary design, custom design, custom designed jewelry, everyday luxury, female entrepreneur, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, Lady Gaga, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Oscars Red Carpet, roanoke artist, Roanoke jeweler, studio 12 design blog, style inspiration, style junkie, style maker, Tiffany Diamond, wardrobe essentials

What’s in Your Jewelry Box?

by Sarah Muse
What’s in Your Jewelry Box?
Do you remember the last time you opened your Jewelry Box? What’s hiding in there?  Are hidden treasures nestled in there all alone, in the dar...
Posted in #hiddentreasuresunite, #nolongerinabox, #timeforaredesign, #wearitallthetime, #whatsinyourjewelrybox, contemporary design, custom design, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, everyday luxury, female entrepreneur, future heirlooms, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, Handcrafted jewelry, jewelry design, jewelry obsessed, jewelry style, love va, made for you, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse, muse virginia, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Roanoke designer, Roanoke jeweler, southern style, studio 12 design blog, style inspiration, style maker, virginia living, virginia weddings

What a beautiful time of year to Celebrate You!

by Sarah Muse
What a beautiful time of year to Celebrate You!
I met this amazing woman a few years back… She was a breath of fresh air. Wise. Funny. Creative. Enthusiastic about life. An instant friend.
Posted in creative life, custom designed jewelry, everyday luxury, great gifts, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, Heath Hardage Lee, Hello Sunshine, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, jewelry trends, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse virginia, must have, one-of-a-kind jewelry, sentimental jewelry, southern style, statement jewelry, studio 12 blog, studio 12 design blog, style inspiration, The League of Wives

Modern Traditions, Adoption and Love

by Sarah Muse
Modern Traditions, Adoption and Love
It was an amazing moment! He was perfection! He knew us, we knew him....
Posted in adoption, Adoption Month, american craft, art in roanoke, capture a moment, contemporary design, creating memories, creative life, creative lifestyle, custom design, custom designed jewelry, design life, homegrown, jewelry designer, love va, made for you, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, modern accesories, modern design, modern traditions, mompreneur, muse virginia, one-of-a-kind jewelry, roanoke artist, Roanoke jeweler, southern style, studio 12 blog, studio 12 design blog, style maker, virginia is for lovers, virginia living

Fall is the Season to Make Lasting Memories...

by Sarah Muse
Fall is the Season to Make Lasting Memories...
... From growth to harvest and with the cooler air brings a boost of new positive energy that lights a fire inside. (Perfect! as October is Positive Attitude month.) ...
Posted in #positiveattitudemonth, #zenhammering, accesories, contemporary design, copper tile, custom design, dwell, future heirlooms, Get the Look, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, highpoint market, Interior design, kitchen remodel, made in virginia, made with love, modern accesories, modern design, modern farm house, muse virginia, organic design, restaurant design, Roanoke, roanoke artist, Roanoke designer, Roanoke jeweler, statement piece, studio tour, tile work, urban farmhouse, virginia is for lovers, virginia living

Capturing a Moment in Jewelry

by Sarah Muse
Capturing a Moment in Jewelry

Every time I wear my favorite ring, someone compliments me on it then asks me about it.

I thought I would give you the inside scoop, the story behind my signature Sterling Silver Pedestal Ring, plus a little something fun I learned along the way…

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