To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons, favour unassuming blooms and branches, seek balance and simplicity, and remain fully present in the moment. It is a beautiful, pure antidote to our age of distraction and excess. Honouring the lineage of ikebana while presenting a new and modern approach, this book offers step-by-step instructions for dozens of stunning, seasonal arrangements, while in the process introducing readers to the themes and stylistic signatures of this venerable art.