Japanese flower arranging demonstration comes to Ottawa
Ikebana, literally meaning “create flower”, is a form of art that captures the essence of the nation’s intimate bond with nature.
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Beautiful, awesome and meditative: Ikebana exhibition
This weekend, the Japanese Embassy hosted its annual Ikebana exhibition, which always takes place in early spring. It was beautiful, awesome and meditative. How fitting to showcase the art of Japanese floral design as trees prepare to blossom. While we wait for the fragrance of flowers in winter’s shadow, the air is crisp with the perfume […]
Flowers and Vintage: The Loveliest Shop
Photos by Rémi Thériault Flowers and Vintage is one of the loveliest shops in Ottawa. As the name suggests, it combines two of my favourite things: men’s and women’s vintage apparel and floral arrangements. The store opened last September at 502 Somerset at Lyon with a tasteful and wonderfully curated collection of items for sale. […]
