Ikebana

During my shopping visit at my local supermarket in Ealing, West London, I was uplifted by the display of Chrysanthemums. The sight of these flowers, all bursting with bright yellow colour, took me back to my childhood and autumns in … Continued

It was meant to be just a joyful relaxing hobby when I started to learn about Ikebana with the Ikenobo school. Now, after over ten years of learning and practice Ikenobo Ikebana, I am skilled enough to hold classes. I … Continued

One year late but it is here – of course I mean the Tokyo Olympics!! Despite the pandemic as well as personal hardships for many people taking part the event has brought great atmosphere around the world. We are now … Continued

Before I started to learn the Japanese art of flower arrangements called Ikebana, Crocosmia plants were nothing special to me. To me they looked just ordinary, rather tall leafy grass type growth, that one found in most gardens. Now, having … Continued

What do you do when you are feeling a bit down, or as it is often said ‘one degree under’? What action do you take when you are not feeling bright in your heart? Do you seek escape by watching … Continued

If you are an observer of nature then you will have noticed how the elements of structure of the trees and plants support each other to display beautiful lines. Some say that nature has its own intelligence that appears to … Continued

Even my husband, who is generally not aware of subtle changes in his surroundings, knows that just a bunch of flowers will change the atmosphere in a room and even large places. Fresh flowers not only add colour and vibrancy … Continued

Many of us enjoyed the sunshine and warm Spring air for few days last week. We could feel the exhilaration of ‘Spring in the air’. Since then, the air temperature around all of Britain has dropped dramatically and Ealing in … Continued

Those of us who either practise or just take an interest in Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, must have come to realise that thinking and/or imagining outside of our normal ‘box’ is quite important to create an arrangement … Continued

Today, I want to share with you my composition prepared specially for Hinamatsuri celebrated on 3rd March in Japan. Many of you may already know about this festival but allow me to inform those who have not heard of it … Continued