Flowers and Ikebana Quince : A Symbol of Love and Sincerity Quince may not be celebrated similar to ume (plum blossoms) or sakura (cherry blossoms). But this thorny vibrant-red flower is…
Flowers and Ikebana Late Summer Flowers for Tuesday Ikebana Late summer flowers are now in abundance. A good indicator that the summer heat starts to cool down. From the…
Flowers and Ikebana Small Vases Big Impact I rarely use small vases when I make Ikebana. I find them challenging because it limits the number of fresh…
Flowers and Ikebana Tropical Plants for the Japanese Flower Art Tropical plants are rare gems. At least from where I am at the moment. Back then, I just see them…
Flowers and Ikebana Happy Moments at BLJ Ikebana Class Happy moments with a dash of haggardness and a sprinkle of workout. (Haggardness and workout because of the stairs at…
Flowers and Ikebana Simple Ikebana: How to Highlight Simplicity Simple Ikebana arrangements are what most people have in mind when they hear the word Ikebana. A single flower in a…
Flowers and Ikebana 2017 Seishincho Ikebana Exhibition The 2017 Seishincho Ikebana Exhibition was successful despite the heavy rain last weekend. It is part of Seishincho Community Center’s annual…
Flowers and Ikebana New Arrangements from Old Materials New arrangements do not always mean new materials to work with. This is one of the important things I learned…
Flowers and Ikebana Peony: Subtle Yet Captivating Peony flowers has long been a favorite in Asian arts like paintings, poems, and even tattoos. It represents honor, wealth, romance,…