One week I didn’t have class, so when I went grocery shopping after work I saw these pretty flowers and thought – hey, I can practice on my own. This … Continue reading Self Study – Arrangement #5
Tag: Flowers
The Smell of Yukari: Arrangement #3
What is Yukari, you ask? It’s Eucalyptus! Though probably not the kind you are thinking of (ie Koala food). So then, what kind of eucalyptus am I talking about? Well, … Continue reading The Smell of Yukari: Arrangement #3
Weekly Ikenobo: Arrangemnet #2
Ahh arrangement #2. This was my second week of lessons and the first time I would be alone with my new teacher. Well not totally alone. I was wasn’t the … Continue reading Weekly Ikenobo: Arrangemnet #2
Return to Ikebana: Arrangement 1
After a year I am returning to Ikebana. I am excited to get back to my flowers. Originally, I was taking Ikenobo classes at the local community center in my … Continue reading Return to Ikebana: Arrangement 1
Ochi Ajisai Matsuri 2017
I apologize for the lack of posts this month. I caught a bad bug earlier this month and was out of commission for about a week and then I had … Continue reading Ochi Ajisai Matsuri 2017
Wisteria Hysteria: Golden Week
After the Sakura finish blooming in early March, you don’t have to wait long for another famous flower to bloom. Early May (AKA Golden Week), is the best time to … Continue reading Wisteria Hysteria: Golden Week
A World in Pink: Sakura in Kyushu
It’s finally spring in Kyushu! I am excited to spend my first spring in Japan. I was lucky enough to snap a few pictures of the famous cherry blossoms before … Continue reading A World in Pink: Sakura in Kyushu
