Creating a Mosaic Mirror

When I start a mosaic project I usually have a general idea of a final outcome. I like a floral motif and for the pictured project, I  used the pretty pastel peach/pink color for the main flowers.  

Symmetry can be nice, so I often try to create somewhat of a mirror image although not exactly. It is more interesting when there are variances which is more reflective of nature. The flower sizes are varied as are the pieces of glass . Many of the pieces are scraps from other projects but on occasion it's better to cut pieces to get a certain color or shape (I did this for the aqua in the corner). 

 Creating a diagonal flow to the design has more interest for me. The bottom left of this mirror is reflected in the upper right . As far as color choice goes I usually have a couple of main colors in mind (such as the peach and aqua) then add the greens because it is a floral pattern and then add a touch of some other colors. There is a bit a lilac, yellow and iridescent red in this mirror.