Tag Archives: harakeke

Maori Warrior’s Ikebana – for the Real Father’s Day

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Peter

Tweet Ikebana of trop­ical Birds of Paradise and red pin­cush­ions wrapped in harakeke, New Zealand leaves akin to European flaxx. Maori war­riors wove bun­dled harakeke into armored vests to deflect the arrows of other indige­nous tribes. When Europeans invaded New … Continue reading →

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Spring Celebration 2010

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Peter

TweetStarfighter Lilies, early green plumbs, bearded iris, lark­spur, harakeke – five feet tall. Smith Ranch, San Rafael, California – May 2010

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Orchid and Chrysanthemums Ikebana

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Peter

Tweet Happy Birthday Ikebana is loosely wrapped with curly willow and harakeke – opening to show the cym­bidium and chrysan­the­mums More of Yukiko’s orig­inal, freestyle ike­bana appear in her website’s Ikebana Gallery. Kentfield, California – March 2010

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Orchids Rising with Calla Lilies

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Peter

Tweet Floral design expresses con­do­lence sen­ti­ment with sea­sonal flowers. Greenbrae, California – March, 2010

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Celebration in February

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Peter

Tweet Lilies, stock and “wax” flowers for pink lovers, tulips ready to open, with green mist, harakeke, equi­situm and curly willow in heavy glass vase. Congratulations, San Anselmo, California, February 2010

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New Year’s Ikebana in Marin Style

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Peter

Tweet Japanese floral design, cym­bidium orchids, red amaryllis, curly willow with moss, harakeke, Marin sea­sonal foliage, cre­ated for another artist.

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New Year’s Celebration: 5-​Foot Bouquet, Smith Ranch, San Rafael

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Peter

TweetFive footer arrange­ment in green and white is poised on stag­gered pedestals with Oriental lilies, orchids, roses, and sea­sonal branches with harakeke, and a vase of hydrangea – tra­di­tional design for the Smith Ranch.

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Christmas Colors:

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Peter

TweetRed, white and green: roses orchids, holly, harakeke and curly willow… This bou­quet has recently been posted on my Online Bouquets page along with one of those shop­ping cart buttons.

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Thanksgiving – Theme Design, Smith Ranch Homes, San Rafael

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Peter

Tweet This five foot arrange­ment by Yukiko is tra­di­tional for the buffet at Smith Ranch Homes. Flowers, leaves, branches and fruits of the season: including anthuriums, roses, harakeke, berries, baby apples and lemons.

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Rose Bouquet with Harakeke and Queen Anne’s Lace — October Flowers

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Peter

TweetThe client called on Saturday night and asked to arrange a custom sym­pathy design to be deliv­ered in Marin on Sunday morning. Yukiko made this bou­quet of roses, harakeke and Queen Anne’s Lace in a classic gath­ering vase. Its photo … Continue reading →

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