Flowers and Ikebana

This year has been one of the most challenging for most of us. It seemed the whole world stopped for…

A walk the rivers of Nakagawa and Arakawa has been a regular thing for me and my husband for some…

Peruvian Lily or Alstroemeria is native to South America but a popular choice for florists worldwide. It comes in vibrant…

Last year as part of my Philippine trip, I stayed a few days in Manila after our Iloilo visit to…

Magnolia is one of the flowers in my to-do list. Every year, I always admire how the tree near our…

Morimono Ikebana is very ideal especially in summer when flowers are expensive and hard to find. During this season, fruits…

Ornamental chili are now becoming popular not only for gardens but also for flower arrangements. They are also edible however,…

This summer I conducted a creativity Ikebana workshop for two children. They are the sons of my Certificate Class student…

Green leaves for summer rain. During my last Ikebana class with sensei before our summer break, I enjoyed creating Ikebana…