in these moments.

to practice zen means to realize one's existence
moment after moment,
rather than letting life unravel in regret of the past,
and daydreaming of the future..

to "rest in the present"
is a state of magical simplicity,
although attainment of this state is not as simple as it sounds.

- peter matthiessen, from 'nine-headed dragon river'
2024 was the year of kenzans. Exactly half of my weddings utilized ikebana-inspired designs this year. Here for it, forever. Planner: @harleneevents Photography: @michellenguyen.photo Florals @idablooms Venue: @sequoiaretreatcenter Catering @feastf
My opinion? Your simply cannot go wrong with a bowl arrangement on a banquet round. They work on every level. Planner: @aboutjoyevents Venue: @uclubsf.events Photography: @rainbowroadstudios Beauty: @urbanbeautyloft.fiona Florals: @idablooms Cake:
Ohhhh, the pride I felt when these 30ft strands of flowers came out of their hydration chambers without tangles 🫡 Venue: @beltaneranch Photos: @livandremember Florals: @idablooms HMU: @santarosapowderroom Coordinator: @bravoweddings Catering: @cuve
Usually, I’m heads down planning and executing weddings during the fall. But, this year, I dedicated the autumn to learning. My own season wrapped up in August, and then I joined the teams of some very talented bay-area designers to work 19 bea