I bought lunch boxes (bento) from hawkers on the train platforms in Japan — sometimes they came on board the old trains and sold their ¥100 (28¢) bento to me, sitting next to an open window as the countryside and its flowers rolled by.

Now I sometimes make ikebana reminiscent of the bento .  I display them on my Online Florist page — they look like this:

Bento Ikebana Design Reflects Train Station Lunch Boxes in Japan

When peonies are plentiful in season, the bento ikebana may look like this:

Bento Ikebana — when Peonies are in high season

Rich design of red peonies, anthuriums, harakeke and orchids set the upbeat tone of the gathering with distinctive Hawaiian influence.
This fulsome arrangement is taller than typical centerpieces, because it is placed on a large, low coffee table in the center of the room.
Let the party begin!

Hawaiian Celebration

Hawaiian islanders living now in Marin wanted a long and low centerpiece with the flavor of the Islands. Yukiko’s centerpiece design here brings together white peonies, anthuriums, phaelanopsis and other orchids on a bed of green leaves.
Tropical and Hawaiian flowers are often arranged in tall designs to heighten the drama of their sharp, angular shapes and vibrant colors. This long and low arrangement in whites and green expresses a subtle feeling of the Islands.

Hawaiian Flower Centerpiece in Green & White

Original designs with fresh cut peonies are coming into season now in mid November.

Early season pricing is expensive, and I have to select individual stems very carefully to assure high quality.

Also, since these peonies come by air freight, advance orders for original peony designs are necessary.

That means your order needs to be confirmed 3 to 5 days in advance of the delivery date.