Mirror mirror on the wall

Mirrors and reflections are enormously important in art, being a common theme in myths and legends. Mirrors have been used to symbolize a variety of things: mirrors reflect the truth but also by looking into a mirror, one may look towards the depths of their unconscious mind. Mirrors also have a strong connection to the concept of the soul. Magic mirrors are present in the story of Narcissus, in the folklore legend of Bloody Mary, in Snow White fairy tale, in Alice Through the Looking Glass…

The Magic Mirror is an object first featured in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Within dwells the Slave in the Magic Mirror, an imprisoned spirit (resembling a theatrical mask, surrounded by smoke and fire) who always speaks the truth, normally in verse form. The Magic Mirror has appeared many times since its debut in 1937, in television specials such as the annual Halloween Treat to Disneyland attractions such as the show Fantasmic!. In such appearances the Slave in the Magic Mirror is…

My brother is getting married to a lovely lady on June 5th at our parents "farm". I say "farm" because the only animals they have are a bunch of cats, but it's a place in the country with a barn nonetheless. My brother's fiance, Jackie, is in her last semester of college, taking classes, student teaching, getting ready to move, so I offered to help plan the wedding. Not that I wouldn't have wanted to anyways :). A few weekends ago my aunts threw her a lovely bridal shower, they threw mine…

Girl holding a mirror with her reflection in it art

A personal jouney into an odyssey of challenges is awakening my true self.

DIY Magic Mirror Disney Villains Craft: As the Evil Queen once asked, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the creepiest party accessory of all?" Well, it was at least something like that. It's a DIY Magic Mirror of course! There’s nothing like a spooky face staring ominously back at you fr…

Mirror, mirror on the wall, I'll always get up after a fall. And whether I run, walk or have to crawl, I'll set my goals and achieve them all.

Magic Mirror on the Wall: The Magic Mirror from Snow White is an all-time classic and has been on the list for years. While not strictly Halloween, Disney villains fit nicely with the overall theme and this gave us some new ground to work in. While not strictly required, I…