I learned this technique from Katsuko Biko Thielke, a master Sogetsu teacher, at a workshop last year. She demonstrated how to run flax leaves through a pasta machine and to stretch out and dry them. Who would think using a pasta machine for flower arrangements? It is a very intriguing …
This Jasmine “chandelier” smells wonderful in our dining room. The arrangement is to feature the cascading nature of Jasmine. The yellow climbing rose ‘Scent from Above’ is an appropriate name when sitting at the table. Here is how I made this without spending a dime. Materials: Pink Jasmine, Rose …
This arrangement is a holiday gift for my regular agency client. Because I made many arrangements for them before, I thought I should come up with something new. This one took a long time to design and assemble. Here is the “anatomy” of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (it turns out …
These are holiday gifts for my agency clients. Most materials come from San Francisco Flower Mart, but I had a hard time …
Paradise stays strong … That’s what I thought when I saw this Paradise rose, a single stem of rose that was blooming …
Inspired by Ariella Chezar’s floral design style, I used a compote (a shallow bowl with a stem) and made an autumn arrangement …
Instead of a jack-o’-lantern, I carved a Jarrahdale Squash and decorated with Bird of Paradise, Japanese Anemone and Magnolia leaves. Carving the …
This arrangement is made to compliment with the dog painting in the background. The droopy-eyed beagle looks at the mythical bird, which …
Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch hosted Artscapes 2018, which is a biennial floral exhibit at San Francisco County Fair Building in …
It is mesmerizing to watch this delicate Mexican feather grass, which sways with the faintest breeze. scientific name: Stipa tenuissima
