Flowers and Ikebana
Hanadayori 2021: Ikebana by Request
Earlier this year, WA Melbourne Ikebana Festival launched Hanadayori 2021 where people can request an Ikebana artist to make a…
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About my journey as an Ikebana artist and the stories behind my arrangements
Flowers and Ikebana
Flowering Branches: Small Flowers Big Impact
As early as mid-December (at least here in Tokyo), flowering branches start to be on display at the flower shops.…
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Prickly Pine Needles Ikebana
One of the things I look forward to every winter season is the light yet refreshing smell of pine. It…
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Our Holiday Must-Haves
I always look forward to Christmas and New Year holidays. This is the time of the year when I get…
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Grasses and Orange Hues
From pastel colors in spring and bright yellows in summer, color hues start to become warmer as temperature becomes colder.…
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Ikebana on Cultivating Resilience
This year has been one of the most challenging for most of us. It seemed the whole world stopped for…
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Wildflowers Along the River
A walk the rivers of Nakagawa and Arakawa has been a regular thing for me and my husband for some…
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Peruvian Lily for Mid-Spring
Peruvian Lily or Alstroemeria is native to South America but a popular choice for florists worldwide. It comes in vibrant…
Flowers and Ikebana
Manila Ikebana Installation and Workshop
Last year as part of my Philippine trip, I stayed a few days in Manila after our Iloilo visit to…