Bird of Paradise with tropical leaves, flowers & curly willow stretch above 6-feet

Fresh, tall,  dramatic floral designs create exciting themes for festive gatherings.  This  arrangement was installed in San Rafael by Yukiko.

Attractive steel container balances height and weight of this bright floral design ~ see other holders and tall floral designs.

Valentine ~ Original 6 foot tall bouquet by Yukiko sets theme for buffet at Smith Ranch Homes

Tall quince bouquet shown above is installed for Valentine’s  in Smith Ranch’s high ceiling dining room, on a buffet counter top — soon to be surrounded with trays of food and beverages.

In homes with regular ceilings, 5′ or 6′ bouquets are often positioned on  large coffee tables.

Either way, Yukiko’s tall designs establish the theme and tone for gatherings of friends and parties.

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

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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

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.

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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