Author Archives: Yukiko

Apple Says Give iPad for Valentine’s

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Yukiko

Tweet I say Give Original Bouquet by Yukiko to your Valentine, and If your Valentine is in Marin, do Both! Dramatic Sweep of Roses and Orchids with Marin foliage for Valentine’s

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Bouquets to Art 2010 at the de Young Museum

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Yukiko

TweetToday I went to the de Young to choose the place­ment of my floral design. They let us in the de Young Museum when it’s closed. That’s when I pick out the art pieces that inspire my floral design for … Continue reading →

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Peonies Starting from Southern Hemisphere

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Yukiko

TweetOriginal designs with fresh cut peonies are coming into season now in mid November. Early season pricing is expen­sive, and I have to select indi­vidual stems very care­fully to assure high quality. Also, since these peonies come by air freight, … Continue reading →

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Roses with Phalaenopsis and Hydrangea — September Flowers

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Yukiko

TweetThis September bou­quet gathers autumn col­ored roses with white pha­laenopsis, green anthuriums and blue hydrangea in a tall design; green equi­setum (horse­tails) empha­sizes its height, and curly willow wraps the out­side of the sturdy glass vase. This varied arrange­ment expresses … Continue reading →

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Calla Lilies with Larkspur Bouquet — September Flowers

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Yukiko

TweetCalla lilies are so ele­gant in them­selves, I have to be careful to choose sea­sonal flowers and foliage that will gen­uinely com­ple­ment the calla lilies and com­plete the design. I believe this recent bou­quet is suc­cessful — what do you … Continue reading →

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Floral Designs — Summer 2009 (June-​August)

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Yukiko

TweetHydrangea with leu­ca­den­dron and curly willow. Dahlia with chrysan­themum, leu­ca­den­dron and summer branches.

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Bouquet to an American Impressionist: Willard Leroy Metcalf

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Yukiko

Tweet Winter’s Festival by Willard Leroy Metcalf, 1913 Bouquets to Art has assigned me to design my bou­quet to this American Impressionist painting, Winter’s Festival. This winter scene by Willard Metcalf shows an unusual and elu­sive color tech­nique. When you … Continue reading →

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Bouquets to Art: Where Should I Install My Design?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Yukiko

TweetThey let us in the de Young Museum when it’s closed. That’s when I pick out the art pieces that inspire my floral design for the Bouquets to Art exhi­bi­tion, March 16–20. I choose five pieces of art and wait … Continue reading →

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