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Winter’s End Ikebana

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

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San Rafael, California, 2010

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March 2nd, 2010 at 3:54 pm

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Three Live Phalaenopsis Orchids in Basket Arrangement

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

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San Rafael, California, February 2010.

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Written by Peter

February 21st, 2010 at 4:34 pm

Masculine Valentine Ikebana

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Cymbidium in basket arrangement expresses masculinity in nature.

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

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Written by Peter

February 9th, 2010 at 10:13 pm

Silver Winter

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

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Written by Peter

January 28th, 2010 at 12:44 am

Winter Ikebana: Quince Blooms in Marin

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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.

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Written by Peter

January 9th, 2010 at 10:00 am

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New Year’s Ikebana in Marin Style

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

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Written by Peter

December 29th, 2009 at 6:57 pm

Sympathy Ikebana in Winter

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

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Written by Peter

December 21st, 2009 at 6:05 pm

Holiday Ikebana

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

 

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This design is temporarily available through the shopping cart button on the Online Bouquets page. 

Are you looking for other original designs by Yukiko?  Check the side-bar at the right – You may see what you want under “Categories.”  If you do, just click on it and see what’s there.

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Written by Peter

December 16th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

Ikebana in November Colors

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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.

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Written by Peter

November 17th, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Chinese Lanterns in November

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

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

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Written by Peter

November 14th, 2009 at 9:49 am