The Bird of Paradise Ikebana (at left) appears in Yukiko’s new video — a one minute showing of her distinctive style in floral design.

We placed the video in her Yelp!  listing to let viewers differentiate the artistic form of her studio craft from the generic arrangements of flower shops.

No secret: there are many commercial florists listed on Yelp!  Yukiko’s blend of ikebana and contemporary styles stand-out uniquely.

The independent floral design studio enables creative freedom.  Check it out in Yukiko’s video on Yelp!

Marin Winter Bouquet by Yukiko

Sophisticated bouquet of lilies and lily grass, with orchids and succulents designed by Yukiko with  Marin winter berries and flowers — arrangement gathered in heavy, glass vase.

Yukiko adds lily grass and curly willow to the orchids in this hand-crafted, flat vase (13″ wide, 3″ opening.

Cymbidium Bouquet

Is this design more “ikebana” than “blended contemporary style(s)?”  Let Yukiko know what you think.

Check out the new “freestyle ikebana” and ikebana gallery” blog pictures.

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Early flowering of quince in this mild winter weather inspires Yukiko’s  ikebana of New Year’s kadomatsu and, of course, quince with Marin’s seasonal flowers and berries.

Cymbidium and kale complete this simple yet refined design by Yukiko.

Floral design blends Hawaiian, Ikebana and contemporary styles.

Yukiko starts the new year selecting weekly designs to display in FloralDesignbyYukiko blog on Wednesdays.  She posts additional photogenic designs from her studio as opportunity suggests during the week.

Your comments are always welcome.

Portfolio of Yukiko’s floral designs for Duanne and Jericho’s wedding in San Francisco City Hall were photographed by Dana Neibert Photographs.

They wish to let the photographs speak for themselves.

Jericho and Duanne, Wedding Flowers, San Francisco City Hall

The Bride’s Bouquet soon became the center of the floral centerpiece of the wedding party.  See how the wedding flowers fit together.

All photographs in this portfolio are Copyright Dana Neibert Photographs.

San Francisco City Hall

Three bamboos with orchids, kale and curley willow symbolize health and prosperity at Smith Ranch Homes in San Rafael.

5′ bouquet in the traditional style of Japanese kadomatsu.

Portfolio of Yukiko’s floral designs for Elbert and Joana’s wedding in Sausalito were photographed by Matthew May Photography.

Click photo below to see this special floral portfolio of Wedding Flowers by San Francisco Bay.

White phalaenopsis, pink cymbidium, dendrobium with cape rush tails and tropical leaves.

Hawaiian-Birthday Bouquet — orchid celebration

Today’s English language spelling challenge: one phalaenopsis, two phalaenopses.

Are English comments and captions too much trouble?  Then try GTranslate - instant translation service (free):  it’s at the bottom of the right column — pick one of 58 languages listed in the drop-down box, and wait a very few seconds to see all the text here change to your language choice.

Also, there are 9 flags representing the most common language choices, including Japanese and Ukranian.  Click a flag and see what you get here.

White and green anthuriums, protea pin-cushions, harakeke, cape rush tails and white flowering horse chestnuts in original 5′ arrangement of birds of paradise.

birds of paradise 5-foot bouquet

Weekly 5′ arrangements continue at Smith Ranch Homes, San Rafael, California, May 2011.