I knew from my regular flower delivery that anthuriums were on the way, so I planned to use them for this week's arrangements. While I had other stems around, I happened to spot some rudbeckia on an online flower shop. It is not something I usually go out looking to buy at a physical florist. You might catch a stem or two tucked away in a display, but it rarely feels like the main choice. I ordered it thinking it might just be useful to have around, but the stems that arrived were exceptionally vibrant. Finding such strong rudbeckia online felt like a genuinely lucky encounter.

For the first arrangement, I kept things very simple and built it almost entirely around the anthurium. I set it in a quiet Japanese ceramic vessel with just a touch of green foliage and a few red berries. It stays subdued, carrying a calm and traditional feel.

With Curcuma and Rudbeckia

These are very sturdy, robust rudbeckia stems. The second arrangement is somewhat similar, but I added the rudbeckia along with a bit of curcuma tucked behind it. The color palette is quite unusual. At first glance, I wondered if it might look a little dark, but the clear, bright yellow of the rudbeckia brought an immediate lift. Adjusting the angles gave the whole piece an interesting, lively movement.

For the third arrangement, I shifted to a taller Kasama ware ceramic vase to make the most of the remaining rudbeckia stems. This one became a real favorite. I spent a lot of time adjusting the angles, the depth, and how the stems sat from front to back. The placement worked out so well that the rudbeckia blooms face directly forward, almost as if they are looking right at you.

Though I used a few types of greens, the selection of flowers was fairly limited this time. It made me realize again that even with just a few floral varieties, you can create a really striking piece when paired with Japanese ceramics. Using one type of flower boldly feels like an important approach for me.

From Living Space to Art Prints

Alongside these daily documentations, I also captured these arrangements against a calm, quiet backdrop for a series of art prints. Changing the background isolates the colors, giving the anthuriums and rudbeckia a completely different presence. You can view and purchase the full-size prints now in my Etsy shop.

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I hope your space brings you a little extra joy today.

-mizu