Flowers and Ikebana
Magnolia for Winter Ikebana
Magnolia is one of the flowers in my to-do list. Every year, I always admire how the tree near our…
Wanders Here and There
Dusseldorf: Strolling and Reconnecting in the City
The moment we have confirmed our trip to Germany, I emailed my friend in Dusseldorf. She was a high school…
Wanders Here and There
Amsterdam on Foot and by Cruise
Amsterdam is my something new to visit this year. During our German trip last summer, we were fortunate to have…
Wanders Here and There
Berlin: Crossing West to East
Berlin is one of the cities in my “Places-to-Visit” list. And this year, I am happy to tick the box.…
Wanders Here and There
Hamm City: Connecting Past, Present, and Future
During our recent trip to Germany, I was able to see more of Hamm City – my husband’s hometown. …
Flowers and Ikebana
Morimono Ikebana at Gut Lohhof Museum
Morimono Ikebana is very ideal especially in summer when flowers are expensive and hard to find. During this season, fruits…
Flowers and Ikebana
Ornamental Chili for Autumn Ikebana
Ornamental chili are now becoming popular not only for gardens but also for flower arrangements. They are also edible however,…
Flowers and Ikebana Ikebana Events and Lessons
Creativity Ikebana : Summer Workshop with Kids
This summer I conducted a creativity Ikebana workshop for two children. They are the sons of my Certificate Class student…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo
Edogawa 2019 Hanabi : Bolder and Larger
The Edogawa 2019 Hanabi was a sight I am glad I did not miss. Every year, my husband and I…