Ohara ikebana

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A blog about ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers. This blog is for networking and inspiration. Welcome.

Our selection of Japanese Ikebana examples provide pleasure to the eye. And through the accompanying words, a glimpse into how to appreciate the art.

I have been growing orchids for 15+ years now. In 2008, I took my first lesson in Sogetsu Ikebana. For me, growing orchids and creating Ikebana arrangements are my meditation. I created this blog to share my pictures and ideas with you. It is like my JOURNAL and helps me keep track of my progress.

While home for Christmas and my winter break, I did something that I still can't quite believe I did. I had my first solo ikebana exhibit! I was home longer than usual this year because I had a nice break from work -- the kids I teach were on winter break. I had casually mentioned to my mom while talking on the phone with her one day that it would be nice to have an exhibit while I was home. I want to emphasize -- casually mentioned. Well, I began to think about it more, she began to think…