Flowers and Ikebana
Pastel Colors and Branches
Pastel colors always give me a hint that spring is just around the corner. Flowers here and there start to…
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Flowers and Ikebana
Autumn Arrangements: Leaves, Fruits, Stems
Autumn is officially here! Still a bit humid but relatively better than summer weather. As the temperature starts to drop…
Flowers and Ikebana
Bamboo Vases for Early Autumn
When you hear about Asia, one of the first things that come to mind is bamboo. In Japan, it reflects…
Flowers and Ikebana
Purple Flowers for June
Purple flowers had been a part of our flower set during our Ikebana class for the past weeks. When I asked…
Flowers and Ikebana Our Slice of Tokyo
Yukiko no Kabin (Yukiko’s Vase)
Yukiko is our next door Japanese neighbor. She has always been of big help especially when we need assistance in…
Flowers and Ikebana
Flowers for My Mom
Today is my mom’s 67th birthday. Today is also the 11th year that we are not celebrating this special day…
Flowers and Ikebana
Wind As Element in Ikebana
Wind..invisible to the eye yet gives a strong feeling to a person. Its cool breeze relaxes a tired soul while…
Flowers and Ikebana Ikebana Events and Lessons
My 2015 Ikebana Exhibition Piece
During the past few months, I was preoccupied brainstorming with myself about my design for this year’s Ikebana exhibition in Seishincho Community…
Flowers and Ikebana
Pots and Bowls for Ikebana
I often recommend to my friends outside Japan to use pots and bowls for Ikebana. Shallow vases or containers for…