Heart of Glass

Are these not just the prettiest things you've ever seen? I discovered them on Etsy.com. They're handcrafted lampwork glass floral disc beads, by artist Laurie Whitney of Mermaid Glass. She calls them "Fairy Flowers".

I love stuff like this.

I have a friend in Florida named Joyce Karp. I used to envy her gorgeous lampwork beads. It's one of those things I always wanted to learn to do, but never quite got around to it.

                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                         


My daughter and I love Dale Chihuly (she's fortunate to have a Chihuly chandelier on Auburn's campus). I remember an exhibition we saw years ago in St. Petersburg, Florida. There was an amazing installation in an outdoor garden with exotic glass plants. After that visit, I have longed to see the lobby ceiling at the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas.

Breathtaking.

Years of jewelry-making have taught me to appreciate glass beads. I've never seen any quite as beautifully done as Laurie's.

You will find her blog here:
The Mermaid's Tale

      

                                       

 

The earrings are called "Coffee and Donuts".

Too cute.

Mermaid Glass on Etsy

Love from Delta.