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Home Matters: Explore Japanese art of ikebana flower arranging - MyStatesman.com

As time passed, many different schools arose, styles changed and ikebana came to be practiced at all levels of Japanese society.”There are many different schools and styles of ikebana, so a member always can learn more, Austin group president Dolores Rumpf says. Members rotate leading the demonstrations.“We have some really talented people,” Rumpf says.At the study group, Bowen reminds members to “honor active empty space” in their arrangements.Anita Inglis, who first learned ikebana from her mother, says that space is an element of the arrangement. (Inglis plans to attend an upcoming Ikebana International World Convention in Okinawa, Japan.)Similarly, the container is another important element. Each group member also brought a container to create the same arrangement and to receive input. The containers were made of diverse materials, such as clay, metal and glass.Tracy Williams, 75, a potter, says she got involved with ikebana to make containers.“It was wonderful learning the relation between the vase and the flower,” she says. “It has to be a marriage between the two.”At the start of the meeting, members are reminded of “workshop etiquette,” with a list of guidelines such as, “Place your scissors on your hand towel so they do not bang on the table,” and, “Do not begin your arrangement until the instructor tells you to begin.”Velia Sanchez, 74, says she loves the simplicity of ikebana, and it has made her more aware of her natural surroundings.“The way they design is so in tune with nature,” Sanchez says. “I can’t walk without noticing how the tree branches are bending.”Beth Zimpelman concurs that she is drawn in by the simplicity.“It takes very little to make a gorgeous arrangement,” she says.As participants began to work, Bowen gives them some thoughts to consider, such as, “What gives you joy? That should be your theme throughout your day.”In addition, she gives practical advice, such as using a pencil to curl a leaf.At the end, Diana Rogers took apart her arrangement “in order to get it home” easily, she says, and redo it later.MENSWEARGet custom clothing made at Texas Clothier trunk showHave you ever considered getting a shirt or suite made just for you? Eddie Barnett of Individualized Shirts and Mark Schreiber of Hickey Freeman will be at Texas Clothier 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 1. They will take measurements and guide customers through the process. At the event, Hickey Freeman is offering 15 percent off a custom suit or sport coat and pant combination. And if you buy seven or more custom shirts, you get 15 percent off.Find Texas Clothier at 2905 San Gabriel St. Suite 100. texasclothier.comBEAUTYMake your own beauty products with a class from Make it Good ApothecaryAustin food blogger Mary Helen Leonard has a new venture — Make it Good Apothecary. Just off her first book, “The Natural Beauty Solution,” Leonard is hosting an upcoming class to teach people how to make beauty products from t... http://www.mystatesman.com/news/lifestyles/home-garden/home-matters-explore-japanese-art-of-ikebana-flowe/nqQ3J/

Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra

District of Columbia. Originally designed as a game to be played in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, SillyPuzzles has now branched out as far as Florida and Texas with new puzzles being designed daily.To play the free game, players create an account and login to see nearby puzzles listed in order by distance from their phone. When they get near the designated puzzle location, a clue or question appears. Some are easy and require only that the player observe the point of interest and answer a question. Others require the use of logic to solve a math problem or a riddle.SillyPuzzles is free to play. There are no ads to view and players will not be subjected to any advertising unless they choose a puzzle that takes them to a retail merchant location that is indicated in the puzzle description. Premium Memberships may be available in the future.For more information. visit sillypuzzles.com. https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/

Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press

Anderson received a master's degree in horticulture, the science and art of growing plants, at Kansas State University and her doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M University. She also taught classes in floral design at both universities.Anderson will teach a topic course called Wellness in Floral Art for the 2019 spring semester at ASU. The class will focus on how flowers relieve stress and affect the senses. “It’s biophilia, so we’re being connected back to nature, which is where we come from," Anderson said. "Working with plants is a therapy, so not only is it a therapy for me to educate others on floral design as an art form and a stress reliever, (but) it’s also awesome to see other people benefit from it.”  While 90 universities in the U.S. offer bachelor's degrees in horticulture, only two universities offer degrees in floral design according to The Bachelor's Portal. As a result, aspiring floral designers often select horticulture as a major.However, Anderson said an arts background is more valuable for entering the floral design field and modified her horticulture research accordingly. “When I was managing studios in San Diego and Los Angeles, the owners of the studios kept asking me to find florists that had an art background, not a plant science or horticulture background,” Anderson said. “That’s when I got the idea that we need (to) advocate floral design as an art form in order to have a more educated work force.” Anderson also has her own business, The Flori.Culture, in which she teaches floral art classes and creates arrangements for clients. She said she has created arrangements for events hosted by large companies including Cisco and Walgreens.On the website, Anderson runs a blog called The Chlorophyll Chronicle where she discusses "flowers. food. fashion." She also has a YouTube channel, The Flori.Culture, where she shows off arrangements and gives tutorials on how to make them. “If you are interested in floral design, in the aesthetics, then you are probably also interested in food and fashion and even interior design, so I think it all goes hand-in-hand," Anderson said. [embedded content]Katherine Merveille, the owner of Merveille Floral and Design Atelier and a colleague of Anderson, said that Anderson’s extensive... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu

5 Free Apps to Order Valentine's Flowers - The Mac Observer

From You Flowers offers beautiful flower arrangements for same day delivery by a local florist. Whether you need to send flowers to New York, Texas, or California, FromYouFlowers.com offers USA flower delivery from coast to coast. Want to make it a one-of-a-kind gift? Add a teddy bear, chocolates or a balloon bouquet to your online flower order.Be the first to know about promotion and discount announcements about flower arrangements! Also, you can quickly place a flower order with your mobile device and send flowers to your loved ones with the same day delivery option using the special day reminders and deals. [4 Valentine Apps to Shop for That Special Someone]Photo by Amy Shamblen on Unsplash... https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/5-apps-valentines-flowers/

Baacks to the future: New owners adding wine, beer option with delivery of flowers, gifts - ReporterNews.com

Dan Harwell purchased the company in 1972, and later his son, Luke, joined the business full-time in 2002 after graduating from Texas Tech University. The younger Harwell eventually took over operations of the family business. Under the new owners, some things remain the same. One fixture is the employees, including a designer who has been at Baack’s for 31 years, Petre said. There also are efforts to revive some former Baack’s traditions, such as a Christmas open house and growing some plants in-house, Petre said. Her brother, Marc Petre, is sprucing up the shuttered greenhouses on the property, she said. At one time, Baack’s was known for cultivating poinsettias, geraniums, Easter lilies, hydrangeas and annual bedding plants, according to the Reporter-News archives. In addition to floral arrangements for all occasions, Baack’s also offers the crafting and delivery of gift boxes around many themes, such as golf, fishing, hunting and tailgating. Packages also can be created for children’s events, baby showers, Father’s Day and other special moments, Petre said. Her goal is to use products from local wineries and chocolatiers to include with her gift options.   Late bloomer Managing a flower and gift shop is a dream come true for Petre, who previously worked as a bartender for 10 years. That experience in the alcohol industry will be a plus with the addition of the wine and beer delivery with Baack's flowers and gift boxes, she said. “I’ve always been artistic and real artsy, and I love making things look pretty,” Petre said. “I always thought that it would be so cool to be able to own a flower shop and to do that every day.” Her previous creative interests include making stylish belt buckles and jewelry out of bones and antlers. She first learned about wine and beer delivery while attending a floral design workshop in Austin several months ago. “I’m 43 years old and I needed a change. I quit my job and this just kind of fell in our laps. I like to call it divine intervention,” Petre said. https://www.reporternews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/01/17/new-abilene-florist-baacks-owners-adding-wine-beer-option-flower-gift-box-delivery/2548924002/