This flower arrangement is styled in Sogetsu style of Ikebana, where driftwood, zerbaras, asparagus, money plant, tuberoses vie for attention. Subtle colors bring out the character of the driftwood … [Read more...]
Cherry Tomato Flower Arrangement
Cherry tomatoes carved into flowers and arranged in a Cucumber vase. Materials Required: 5 - 6 Cherry Tomatoes 10 Sticks or Green firm stalks 3 - 4 Green Chilies Few Curry Leaves A sprig … [Read more...]
Kusuri Kalu Necklace
In North Karnataka and Maharashtra, during Shankranthi festival, children aged 5 and below are dressed up in ornaments prepared using Kusuri Kalu / Sesame Seeds coated with sugar for a ritual known as … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Life Cycle
Dear readers, wish you all a very happy New Year (2013)! Here is a flower arrangement to start the New Year on a colourful note! Materials Required: 1 Cane-ring Holder 1 small container 1 … [Read more...]
Rangoli 11 – Lights
Wish you all a very happy and safe Deepavali / Diwali. Method: Dot 7 - 1 Straight Join the dots as shown in the picture. … [Read more...]
What is for lunch honey
An Orchid is arranged on a leaf laid on a plate. Materials Required: 1 Orchid flower 1 big leaf 1 small leaf 1 plate Palm fronds Method: Fill the plate with water. Keep the big … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Picture Perfect
Ikebana in the house reflects the mood of the house. Here is an arrangement, which is sure to make your guests feel warm and welcome. Materials Required: 1 Container 1 Lucky Bamboo 2 … [Read more...]
So-Getsu school of Ikebana
After Ohara school, So-Getsu school of Ikebana was founded in 1928 by Sofu Teshigahara. It is one of the best-known schools of flower arrangement in Japan. In this style driftwood and other dry … [Read more...]
Rangoli 10 – Flower Show
Today is the second day of Dasara (Dwithiya). During Dasara, a flower show is organized by the horticulture department and here is a flower show rangoli to draw in front of Dasara … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Dream Come True
I picked up this driftwood during one of our treks and imagined doing flower arrangement using it. The wood is long and beautifully hollowed. Just as I imagined, the arrangement turned out to be a … [Read more...]
Cucumber Fan
This carving can be used to decorate a Salad, Tikka, or Kabab platter. Materials required: 1 or 2 Small firm Cucumbers A Knife Cold water Method: Halve the Cucumber lengthwise. From … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Tea Time
Tea set is used in this arrangement. Material required: Tea Set Flower and Foliage stems equal to the number of Tea Set pieces Flower Pins Method: Arrange the flowers as shown in the … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – You are my sunshine
This arrangement is perfect for the summer. Materials required: 1 Juice glass 3 Gerberas 1 Jasmine branch Method: Cut the flower into different sizes. Plop them in the water filled glass … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Yellow Berry
I found this weed in one of my pots with bright yellow berries. I bought yellow rose stalks and plopped them all in an interesting clay container. Tadah! a beautiful arrangement is ready … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Mysterious
A very elegant arrangement using driftwood and Bamboo stems. Materials Required: 1 Driftwood 1 Wine bottle 1 Long twig of Bamboo 1 Gladioli A piece of Oasis / Sponge Method: Lie … [Read more...]
I am sailing – Flower Arrangement
A driftwood is used in this flower arrangement, which gives the illusion of drifting on water. Wish you all drift into a very beautiful New Year and all your dreams come true. Materials … [Read more...]
Rangoli 9 – Swastik
Swastik is an auspicious symbol in Hindu religion. Here is a Rangoli of Swastiks. Method: Dots 10 by 6 – straight Leave two dots on either side (only the left and the right side) and draw … [Read more...]
Solitary Reaper – Flower Arrangement
The materials used in this flower arrangement are all single (one container, one leaf, and one flower). Materials Required: 1 Glass 1 Gerbera 1 Colocasia Leaf Method: Fill the glass with … [Read more...]
Photo Frame Arrangement
If you are a photographer, the best place to display your work would be on the walls of your home. Apart from making a plain wall interesting, it is also a good subject to start a … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – One Two Three
This is a multiple container flower arrangement. Ensure that each container is connected with the arranging material, for example, in this arrangement the pine cone branches. Materials … [Read more...]
