Teka and Zoe, Michelle's Musing

Thoughts and loves of jewelry artisan Michelle Geoffrion-Mahler. Maker of enameled jewelry using mixed metals. I define my style is both organic and eclectic. I am also mother of 3 and have had an on line store for more than 10 years (not jewelry), before Google was Google! Exploring my trials and tribulation on my path as a Jewelry Artisan....tips on photography, creating...color...or anything creative and interesting.

• — I don't know why I am so obsessed of late...

  .....with ArtFire collections.
  If you happen to view them on ArtFire leave me a comment so I know you have been there.
  To view all my collections just click here: Teka and Zoe Collections on ArtFire
  

  Black, Cream, Lace and Steampunk, Huh?

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  — Been Playing with Artfire's new "Collections" feature

  Olive NOT as in a Martini

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  Curated By: TekaandZoe

  
  ArtFire.com

  Craft Tutorials

• — Freshened up Blog

  With the purchase of a MUCH needed new computer I have been able to reload all of the Photoshop Elements files. The hard drive on my old computer was bulging. There was only 10% left so I had to move everything off onto a back-up drive just so I could get it to function. But working off a back-up drive is just not efficient. I have missed the digitally picture stuff so when I had some time LATE last night I spent that time sprucing up my Blog. I hope...

• — I am very pleased to announce....

  ...that I am now the technical adviser for Fundaments.net. They are now carrying Thompson enamels. Jeanette Blix Ryan the owner of Fundamentals is so wonderful and sharing. I bought some of my first metal working tools from her a while back. She worked with me as I changed my mind and waffled she was patient and helped me pick the right tools and supplies that I needed. Then she became a customer of mine, so nice she purchased a pair of earrings for herself and her sister. Since we met she has become...

• — Where do you find inspiration?

  Lately I have been finding inspiration all over the place. The best inspiration comes from my customers. They ask for Colors/Styles I don't think about...or haven't gotten to yet. This ring and earrings were a suggestion from a customer, Kristin Haycocks:
  

  So I followed the creative flow...and came up with these:
  
  
  Here is another...I was in this Treasury by Kathleen Cavalaro:
  I just absolutely loved the pop of golden color with the robins egg blue....