Spring Admiration

I have to say French Pussy willow is one of my favorite materials to work with. It is very flexible to create the shapes and I love its color. It is amazing how their fine lines can add graceful but yet dynamic dimension to the arrangement.

The left side branches are "yoshino" cherry tree. I love their modest beauty.
I can't wait to see them bloom!
Today's arrangement expresses the admiration for the spring.

フレンチネコヤナギは大好きな花材の一つです。
よく曲がって形をつけやすいですし、色も大好きです。
こんなに細い線でも、可憐でかつダイナミックに奥行きを出せるのがすごいところです。

左側の枝物はソメイヨシノです。なんとも奥ゆかしいその美しさがすきです。
早く咲いてほしい！
春の訪れを心待ちにする気持ちを表現してみました。伝わりましたか？

Amarilis & Willow

I wish I have containers like my sensei does.

Choosing a right container is a big part of your Ikebana design.

I think it has a nice balance as a whole.

I made this arrangement as I was thinking of my high school friends father who recently past away.

Christmas Arrangement

This was the last arrangement I made at sensei's class in 2010.
Theme is... Christmas!! in Japanese style i suppose.

My life has been very busy with Layla since March, but with my husband and my family members big support, i managed to pursue my passion to make "flower arrangements" whenever i had a chance. I am very thankful for that.

As far as 2011 goes, I would like to improve my skills in flower arrangement in general but most importantly, continue to thrive to find "my flower," my very own way of expression through flowers. I hope i can show some interesting arrangements this year!