San Francisco Florist Offers Unique Ikebana Flower Arrangements For Valentine’s Day

San Francisco, CA – Sweethearts looking for something special for their Valentine’s Day celebration will find something to love at Blooming Floral Design. Their artistically crafted Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements, which can be made using fresh or high quality silk flowers, are a stunning alternative to boring old red roses.

Ikebana, which has been traditionally practiced in Japan for over 500 years, is much more than a bouquet; it’s an art form with an emphasis on shape, color, and minimalist design that conveys a deeper meaning and gives the viewer a meditative sense of calm.

Owner Kaori Imaizumi, a floral designer and certified member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), explains that “Japanese Ikebana is a design style that reflects the beauty and simplicity of Japan. It is very different from the European, American, contemporary, and other Oriental designs.”

“Unlike Western bouquets, traditional Ikebana doesn’t just focus on the flower; it also focuses on the shape of stems and leaves, and even the container,” said Imaizumi. “The whole is brought together to symbolize harmony between humans and nature.”

Imaizumi specializes in Sogetsu Ikebana, a fresh style that encourages finding inspiration in everything and not placing limits on creativity. She has exhibited work at the de Young Museum, San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco Garden Club and more. She and other designers will showcase unique and artistic Japanese-inspired floral arrangements for Valentine's Day for anyone who is looking for a special bouquet for his or her special someone.

Lovers who order in advance will have many choices of design and materials. They should give at least one to two weeks to ensure that the materials will be available; last-minute orders can be difficult to accommodate closer to Valentine's Day.

For more information about Ikebana or other arrangements by Blooming Floral Design, call (415) 263-9897, visit their website at http://www.bloomingfloraldesign.com, or come to their flower shop located at 2120 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.

About Blooming Floral Design

Blooming Floral Design is a San Francisco florist that specializes in bridal bouquets and stunning floral arrangements for weddings, special events, and funerals. The San Francisco flower shop contains beautiful fresh flower arrangements, silk flowers, bonsai specimens, Ikebana tools and supplies, and Japanese floral books.

Owner Kaori Imaizumi, an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), specializes in European Contemporaries and Sogetsu Ikebana styles. Awards for her designs include: the American Institute of Floral Designers People's Choice Awards, San Francisco Garden Club Eastwood Awards, and the Kund Nielson Dried Design Awards. Kaori also holds a Sogetsu Ikebana certification.

Source: Blooming Floral Design