Inspired by Ariella Chezar’s floral design style, I used a compote (a shallow bowl with a stem) and made an autumn arrangement for my client. The flowers (Pincushion Protea, Ranunculus, Sandersonia, Cala lilies, Scabiosa) and ilex come from San Francisco Flower Mart while greenery (Cape Rush, Japanese Anemone seed heads, …
Instead of a jack-o’-lantern, I carved a Jarrahdale Squash and decorated with Bird of Paradise, Japanese Anemone and Magnolia leaves. Carving the squash required some elbow grease. I meant to make this arrangement for Halloween, but the squash molded pretty quickly even with a plastic liner inside to hold water. …
This arrangement is made to compliment with the dog painting in the background. The droopy-eyed beagle looks at the mythical bird, which is made from Bird of Paradise with various foliage (Tropicanna Canna leaves, Peony leaves, Cousin Itt Acacia, Fountain Grass and Stipa). The arrangement mimics the dark blue and …
This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show. More info about my display can be found here. Filoli …
This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show. You need to come up with a title six months earlier …
We were able to have a flower show for the first time in three years thanks to generous donation from Barry Johnson, …
Glass vases can magnify plant materials in water. This pour over coffee maker did not make strong coffee and was collecting dust, …
I have always thought a tsubo (vase with a narrow opening and wider, round body) is difficult to work with, but I like …
Style: Floor Position Arrangement Materials: bamboo (Golden Goddess), pine, Ilex verticillata, carnation Our bamboo is growing very well after it was transplanted to a …
Style: holiday gift basket Materials: Ranunculus, Nerine, Leucadendron, Tallow berries, noble fir I wish I could deliver these holiday gift baskets to …
