Orchids and Ikebana

I have been growing orchids for 15+ years now. In 2008, I took my first lesson in Sogetsu Ikebana. For me, growing orchids and creating Ikebana arrangements are my meditation. I created this blog to share my pictures and ideas with you. It is like my JOURNAL and helps me keep track of my progress.

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Composition Expressing on a Movement

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It only took a week to force my forsythia to flower. Spring is in the air! Forsythia are gently swaying in the wind. Forsythia and Daffodil ...
Friday, March 19, 2021

Jewel Box - Pave Design

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MWGC March virtual little show is “Jewel Box” - A paved design using a spring palette. “It’s an easy, fun project that both beginner and exp...
Saturday, March 13, 2021

The 50 Principles of Sogetsu by Sofu Teshigahara - Main Line Study Group March Subject

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This arrangement is one of the Sofu’s “The 50 Principles of Sogetsu.” It’s Principle #32 or #33 about containers. It says: “Green bamboo tub...
Friday, March 12, 2021

Composition of Mass and Curved Line

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 My second demonstration: Composition of Mass and Curved Line. As I mentioned before, I used a soft colored, tall ceramic container with a m...

Demonstration - Composition of Mass and Straight Line

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For BuxMount study group’s March online class program, I was going to demonstrate two arrangements: 1) Composition of mass and straight line...
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Focusing on the Container Color

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Ikebana International Philadelphia chapter February program: Sogetsu Zoom Demonstration “Focusing on the container color.” I was inspired by...
Saturday, February 27, 2021

February Orchids Bloom

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I have five blooming orchids this month, including Pinocchio (lady slipper) and Sherry baby (Oncidium), both are still blooming. They are no...
Tuesday, February 23, 2021

MWGC February Virtual Little Show - Functional Table Setting arrangement

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For our February virtual little show, we are focusing on Dinner On The Orient Express: A functional table setting using a serving tray. It i...
Monday, February 15, 2021

Making an Arrangement In Glass Container for February Zoom Class

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For February zoom class, I chose this beautiful blue crystal bowl from my collection. This time, I have the container first and then thought...
Sunday, February 14, 2021

A Moment of Beauty - Icicle and Daffodil (3)

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 I am continuing to make icicle arrangements. Here is my last piece. By accident, I found out my Icicle arrangements fall into the category ...
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