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Floral Arrangements, Page 9

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 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, …

Jack-O’-Lantern

Instead of a jack-o’-lantern, I carved a Jarrahdale Squash and decorated with Bird of Paradise, Japanese Anemone and Magnolia leaves.  Carving the …

Beagle and Bird

This arrangement is made to compliment with the dog painting in the background.  The droopy-eyed beagle looks at the mythical bird, which …

Filoli Flower Show 2018

This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show.  More info about my display can be found here.   Filoli …

Summer Breeze

This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show.  You need to come up with a title six months earlier …

See-through

Glass vases can magnify plant materials in water.  This pour over coffee maker did not make strong coffee and was collecting dust, …

A Sign of Spring

I have always thought a tsubo (vase with a narrow opening and wider, round body) is difficult to work with, but I like …