Magical Mirrror

This is a new style for me.  I have been making smaller "lipstick" mirrors about 6 inches across.  One of my gallery owners, Teresa Vitale of Skaneatles Artisans in Skaneatles, New York, suggested I make some larger ones.  This beveled mirror is about 6 inches diameter and contains Florida Longleaf pine needles and my home grown Muhly Grass.  There are exposed heads of pine needles on the right side and Jasper beads on the left.  Decorations on the top contain: Jasper pendant, Jacaranda pod, 3 kinds of pine cones, star seeds, Arjun, Cotton pods.  This piece hangs flat on the wall.

Approximate Size: 12 X 12 inches

Apple Crisp

 One of our family's greatest loves in the fall is apple crisp, a bubbling apples, spices, and brown sugar topping.  The Upstate area around Syracuse to Rochester is filled with apple orchards.  That's what this agate base looks like to me.  This is a smaller sized basket and wide and shallow displaying the Pink Ocean Jasper beads and pendants.  As usual I used the wonderful Muhly Grass I grow and harvest and bind them all together with waxed linen thread.

Approximate Size: 10 X 8 X 2 inches