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…
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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,…
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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…
Flowers and Ikebana
Green Leaves for Rainy Summer
Green leaves for summer rain. During my last Ikebana class with sensei before our summer break, I enjoyed creating Ikebana…
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Provence Summer in Omotesando
Provence is one of the places in my bucketlist. I want to see its lavender fields and vineyards. It was…
Flowers and Ikebana
Birds Nest Ferns : Versatility and Drama
Birds Nest ferns are a great choice if you are looking for versatility and drama in your composition. Its broad…
Flowers and Ikebana
Painted Ruscus Leaves in Silver and Blue
It was almost a month ago when I saw some painted Ruscus leaves at our local flower shop. They were…