Saturday, October 12, 2013

Amanitas and Puffballs and Witch's Hats, oh my...

Today marks a full Day 3 of nonstop rain here in the Virginia Mountains. And rain in the fall = mushroom hunting! No, not these kinds of mushrooms pictured below (unless you're so inclined). There are plenty of delectable culinary and medicinal mushrooms pushing their fruit bodies out of the earth and decomposing trees this time of year. Our dear friends Zoe & Matt just brought us a whopping Maitake that we sauteed with butter, onions, garlic, and thyme.

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Matt (on right) offering us a Maitake

To honor our fungi allies, here is my latest beaded piece. Now go take a walk in the woods.


For more views & info for Amanita Cuff in crimson, please visit my Etsy page.



3 comments:

  1. Beautiful and unique mushrooms and absolutely stunning bracelet! Your bead work is amazing!

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  2. It *is* absolutely stunning - I agree. So cool to see the finished piece after seeing the work in progress... and to see the rest of your glowing beadwork in the display case at gathered:) Miss you.

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  3. Thanks so much, Kathleen & Zoe! I really take to heart having such supportive fellow artist friends. xo

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