All tagged Ikebana
Flower frogs (also called kenzans or pin frogs) are a floral arranger’s best friend. They’re reusable, durable, eco-friendly, and lend themselves to helping you create gorgeous, lush garden-style floral designs—in addition to exquisite, minimalist floral creations. Here’s how to use them, where to buy them, and more!
When was the last time you created an arrangement for yourself or experimented with something new—whether an ingredient or a technique? Amanda Luu of Studio Mondine is sharing how the global pandemic has given her the ability to look at flowers with refreshed eyes. Florists so often look at blooms through the eyes of their clients rather than utilizing the unlocked creativity within. Be inspired to break free in this podcast episode!
You may have heard of a kenzan (also known as a flower frog), a magical little tool used in ikebana and Oriental floral art. Explore the benefits and applications of this tool outside of ikebana with floral designer and Team Flower Member Daria Bokova.
In part one of this interview with Bill Schaffer of Schaffer Designs, he and Kelly are covering the Philadelphia Flower Show—of which Bill and his wife are a legend. They’re also chatting about the Schaffer’s book, Taking the Flower Show Home, and how it speaks to the floral aspect of mega events.
Even if you haven’t heard of ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of floristry, you’ve probably seen its influence. Purposeful, feeling floral design and fine art floral design—to my particular joy—have become popularized and publicly celebrated in recent years. Those striking and sparse table designs aren’t necessarily a modern trend born of minimalism or abstract art; many are actually informed by the Japanese floral practice of ikebana.
