Mindful Mechanics

The Art of Ikebana: A Journey Through Japan’s Timeless Floral Tradition

The Art of Ikebana: A Journey Through Japan’s T...

Ikebana, often described as the Japanese art of flower arranging, is much more than simply placing flowers in a vase. Rooted in centuries of tradition, ikebana is a meditative practice...

The Art of Ikebana: A Journey Through Japan’s T...

Ikebana, often described as the Japanese art of flower arranging, is much more than simply placing flowers in a vase. Rooted in centuries of tradition, ikebana is a meditative practice...

How to Use a Kenzan: A Beginner’s Guide to Pin Frog Flower Arranging

How to Use a Kenzan: A Beginner’s Guide to Pin ...

Whether you’re drawn to the meditative art of ikebana or simply want your flower arrangements to look more natural and sculptural, the kenzan—also known as a pin frog or pin...

How to Use a Kenzan: A Beginner’s Guide to Pin ...

Whether you’re drawn to the meditative art of ikebana or simply want your flower arrangements to look more natural and sculptural, the kenzan—also known as a pin frog or pin...

The Dark Side of Floral Foam: Why It’s Time to Rethink This Floral Staple

The Dark Side of Floral Foam: Why It’s Time to ...

For decades, floral foam (those light green, brick-shaped blocks) has been a staple in floral design. It’s praised for its convenience, stability, and water-holding capabilities. But beneath its usefulness lies...

The Dark Side of Floral Foam: Why It’s Time to ...

For decades, floral foam (those light green, brick-shaped blocks) has been a staple in floral design. It’s praised for its convenience, stability, and water-holding capabilities. But beneath its usefulness lies...

The Hidden Environmental Costs of Flowers — And How to Be a More Sustainable Floral Designer

The Hidden Environmental Costs of Flowers — And...

Fresh flowers bring joy, beauty, and life into our homes and events. But behind the blooms lies a surprising truth: the floral industry has a serious environmental footprint. From chemical-laden...

The Hidden Environmental Costs of Flowers — And...

Fresh flowers bring joy, beauty, and life into our homes and events. But behind the blooms lies a surprising truth: the floral industry has a serious environmental footprint. From chemical-laden...

A Beginner’s Guide to Ikebana

A Beginner’s Guide to Ikebana

Ikebana, the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging, is a practice that combines nature, creativity, and mindfulness. Unlike Western floral design, which often focuses on volume and color, ikebana emphasizes...

A Beginner’s Guide to Ikebana

Ikebana, the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging, is a practice that combines nature, creativity, and mindfulness. Unlike Western floral design, which often focuses on volume and color, ikebana emphasizes...

Brass, Lead & Sustainability: What to Know About the Metals in Your Flower Frogs

Brass, Lead & Sustainability: What to Know Abou...

When it comes to choosing sustainable tools for floral design, materials matter. And if you’ve worked with flower frogs or pin cups, you may have noticed something about the bases—they’re...

Brass, Lead & Sustainability: What to Know Abou...

When it comes to choosing sustainable tools for floral design, materials matter. And if you’ve worked with flower frogs or pin cups, you may have noticed something about the bases—they’re...