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Pretty in Pink

This is an arrangement from my spring garden, inspired by Ariella Chezar, my favorite floral designer. Hope this natural beauty will lift your spirits by a notch during the shelter in place. Materials: Roses (Barbara Streisand, Chicago Peace, Diana – Princess of Wales, Paradise, Secret, Sunset Celebration), Weigela, Flowering Plum …

Merry Christmas 2019

A small arrangement to bring to my in-laws for a Christmas dinner.   Nothing is blooming in my garden.  So, I bought California tulips from Whole Foods and supplemented them with greenery from my winter garden.  I love this rustic silver compote from Floral Supply Syndicate at San Francisco Flower Mart.  …

Whimsical Wisteria Vines

I saved these twisted wisteria vines while pruning. Some look like treble clefs.  You know the music symbol? Because I salvaged the …

Pasta Machine Magic

I learned this technique from Katsuko Biko Thielke, a master Sogetsu teacher, at a workshop last year.  She demonstrated how to run …

Jasmine Chandelier

  This Jasmine “chandelier” smells wonderful in our dining room.  The arrangement is to feature the cascading nature of Jasmine.  The yellow …

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

This arrangement is a holiday gift for my regular agency client. Because I made many arrangements for them before, I thought I …

Christmas Centerpieces

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

Paradise stays strong … That’s what I thought when I saw this Paradise rose, a single stem of rose that was blooming …

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Inspired by Ariella Chezar’s floral design style, I used a compote (a shallow bowl with a stem) and made an autumn arrangement …