The first full moon following the harvest moon is called the blood moon; occasionally if the conditions are just right it can be seen as a really intense orangeish-red color and it gives fall foliage the most amazing look! These beads brought to mind the blood moon, the deep indigo of the night sky, the coppers and bronzes of the autumn leaves and the jasper beads bring to mind the mossy rocks that pepper the woods around my house. The lampwork beads are by the amazingly talented Rebecca McGlynn of Three Muses Glass - they have been complemented wtih .999 fine Thai Karen Hill Tribe silver lotus beads and bead caps and natural jasper beads for a rich, intense fall flavor.