明けましておめでとうございます! Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! Welcome Year of the Tiger!
Our challenges continued through 2021. We probably had more downs than ups but we soldier on! May the Tiger’s ferocity and strength help us power through 2022!
My Ikebana: Red and Gold on White
For this year’s Christmas arrangement, we used red and gold colours on a white background. A clear glass container is used.
We also used gold-silver mizuhiki to add a more festive air.
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. Merry Christmas! —Miyako
2021 Year End Store Hours
Restrictions Return
Updated Dec 21, 2021:
Effective Dec 22, 2021, the maximun number of customers allowed inside the shop will be 4 persons. Thank you for your understanding.
Been there; done that. We know the drill and can do this again! As we battle the Covid-19 omicron variant this time, the number of customers inside the shop will be limited to 6 persons. Please be mindful of your fellow shoppers and practice social distancing while inside the shop. This restriction will be in place from today, Dec 15th, until further notice as we follow guidance from Public Health. Thank you everyone for your kindness and understanding.
As well, curbside pick-up option is available. We are happy to assist however we can. Just let us know! Take care! Stay safe!
Matcha Tiramisu Japanese Garden
What does one do when it is a snow day? We make matcha tiramisu and then Japanese gardens, of course!
The big rocks were chunks of nutty chocolate; the pebbles were crushed choco puffs. The moss is matcha and the pond? A blue sports drink made into jelly! The only non-food item is the stone lantern. That was 3D printed!
Underneath all that is the tiramisu, made from mascarpone cheese, cream, etc, and matcha instead of espresso coffee! They looked too good to eat…but eventually, we did!
My Ikebana: All That Alder
As the leaves drop from the alder branches, their lines become more prominent.
We take advantage of those beautiful lines in this arrangement.
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. —Miyako
My Ikebana: Delphinium And Cattail
In the summer, cattail leaves grow upright, straight and true. In the autumn, the leaves start to dry out and bend in different ways. The dry withering colours contrast well with the bright blue delphinium too!
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. —Miyako
My Ikebana: Changing Height
These two basket containers were used as a pair. At first, they were made to interact on the same level.
Making one of the baskets taller somehow changed the dynamic. Does it look better?
I hope you like it! —Miyako
My Ikebana: Fall Forsythia
Just a simple arrangement to enjoy the changing colours of forsythia branches in the autumn.
I hope you like it. —Miyako
My Ikebana: Eucalyptus And Rose
A simple arrangement with a few eucalyptus branches and one rose blossom.
Here is the whole arrangement.
I hope you like it. —Miyako