Floral Design by Yukiko: blog2

Three orchids and flat pussy willow with curly willow await the coming Spring.

San Rafael, California, 2010

This original sympathy and condolence ikebana was designed for memorial gathering in San Rafael.

San Rafael, California, February 2010.

Cymbidium in basket arrangement expresses masculinity in nature.

Succulents, flat pussy willow and curly willow complete the design. 

Oak branches, moss, holly, oriental lily, leucadendron, pine cone, pomegranate express the silver elegance of nature in winter.

Quince is coming into early bloom in Marin County now — delicate buds on nearly bare branches in whites and colors create natural frames above seasonal flowers.

Japanese floral design, cymbidium orchids, red amaryllis, curly willow with moss, harakeke, Marin seasonal foliage, created for another artist.

Basket ikebana of Japanese pine needles, oriental lilies, chrysanthemums, magnolia leaves and branch rises from earth, reaches upward.

Oriental Lilies and occidental holly complement each other in an ikebana complete with holiday pine cone, branches and foliage.

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Every ikebana is different.  The seasons change, leaves, flowers and branches blossom and fade away.  So each ikebana is like a snapshot photograph in time.  Cymbidium orchids and magnolia leaves mark today.

Ikebana in November Colors

Many clients find enjoyment in my distinctive Chinese Lantern arrangements.  The tall design below 

gains height from leucadendron and tropical leaves, while peach roses echo the orange Chinese Lanterns from below;  curly willow and berries complete the design.