Golden leaves are made by painting fresh green leaves golden using Acrylic or Fabric Paints. Materials Required: Few thick leaves or plants like Philodendron Gold Acrylic or Fabric Paints … [Read more...]
Umbrella Flower Arrangement
Umbrella Flower Arrangement is done using Umbrella palm, Carnations, and Roses. Materials Required: 3 Stalks of Umbrella Palm 7 Off White Roses 2 Carnations 2 Crepe Myrtle Seeds Stalks 1 … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Three Musketeers
Branches with fruits are usually preferred in Ikebana style of flower arrangements. In this flower arrangement I have used Gauva branch with young Guava fruits. Materials Required: 1 Gauva … [Read more...]
Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Don’t Worry Be Happy
Pedestal flower arrangements look extremely elegant in large party halls. Materials Required: Pedestal Stand A piece of Oasis / Sponge 7 to 8 Asparagus Stems 15 to 20 Gerbera Flower … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Warm and Inviting
This is a perfect arrangement for the dining table. Materials Required: 1 Basket An Oasis that fits into the basket soaked in water Few Cream/Off white or White Roses Few Purple Daisy … [Read more...]
Driftwood Composition
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...]
Phlox
Plant Summary: Phlox are one of the most preferred flowers to plant in pots and beds. The botanical name is Phlox paniculata and belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. They are also known as Garden … [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...]
Autumn Winter Arrangement
The trees change to a beautiful gold and rust color in Autumn and as they fall revel the intricate shapes of the branches they hung on for that year. This Ohara style flower arrangement is done using … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Smile Please
A Jasmine twig and a Gerbera flower to make you smile. Materials Required: 1 Container 1 Kenzen A branched twig of Jasmine plant 1 Gerbera flower Method: Cut the twig and Gerbera … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Purple Rain
Daisies in flower arrangement add cheer and color. The flowers last for a long time. This arrangement is sure to get some attention. Materials Required: 1 Container 3 long leaves … [Read more...]
