Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, transcends mere decoration to become a profound form of artistic expression, imbued with symbolism, spirituality, and harmony. Originating in Japan ...

Imagine buying just three flowers and creating an arrangement so lovely that it almost transcends the beauty of nature. Welcome to ikebana, a Japanese style of flower arrangement that has deep ...

Mitchell practices ikebana, the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging, and teaches the technique twice a month to floral enthusiasts at a church in Creve Coeur. And now you teach. How did you ...

Muriel Scrivner picks up a gray, dead branch with bits of moss clinging to it and eyes it critically. Though it looks stark and ugly, Scrivner seems satisfied. She takes the gnarled branch and shoves ...

Holiday decorations in the U.S. are often symmetrical: Two candles on either side of the mantel, a round wreath in the center of the door, a centerpiece with matching sprigs of holly and pine on each ...

Ikebana is the Japanese art form of arranging flowers, but it directly translates to “making flowers alive.” A large variety of blossoms, leaves, stems and branches are used as materials for the ...

Japanese flower arrangement, known as ikebana or kadō (the way of the flower), developed into a distinctive artform in the late fifteenth century. Today, there are an array of styles and variations, ...

Ikebana flower arrangement represents the refined side of cute and it is steeped in tradition. However, it is also often seen as a virtually impenetrable Japanese art. Happily, the Sogetsu school of ...

In a life ruled by stress, what you need most are activities that help you release all that tension weighing you down every day. Nature is a great ally in these cases, which is why you can manage ...