*Organic Beginnings

Hi, my name is Joanna Dyckhoff. My last name is pronounced "dai-koff,"  and it's a german name courtesy of my husband. But I'm a Filipina (aka Pinay) and my friends call me Jojo. After a few premature blooms that didn't survive this winter, I'm really happy with the organic process of breaking through the web surface this spring. This webby pad will be my place to share inspirations, showcase design work, meet new people and let creativity blossom. Thanks for joining me in this celebration of life's dance! Here's a quote that sums up the feelings of this happy flower.

When flowers open up they offer their color, fragrance and beauty for all. It is the same with human flowering, when, in that joyous experience we feel in harmony with life. Surrounded and suffused with the divine, we glow from within, inviting others to join in the celebration of life's dance. ~ Osho Zen Tarot 

*photo of lotus flowers opening up on Mother's Day at the Seattle Japanese Garden.

I also offer sustainable design services so check out my portfolio of work: color & trend boards, fashion design, fashion identity, spa & wellness, and home & gift design. Also have a look at my recent floral decor and event design work.

Comments

[Mara Conrad (nee Noriega)]

Hi Joanne! Remember me?! Your site is beautiful... Kim sent me a link to this site when I asked about you.
Please email me- I'd love to reconnect with you!

~Mara

[Chen Reichert]

Hi Joanna,

I just found your blog randomly and I am so glad I did. Your blog is gorgeous and so informative.

Keep it up!

-Chen

[Ayet San Jose]

Hi Jojo! Like your other comment, I just stumbled upon your site. I was looking for a design inspiration to use for my upcoming 2008 Interior Design Licensure Exams here in Manila (which is 2 days from now). I was looking at all the posts and I enjoyed reading them a lot (especially the modern ethnic design)! The designs which you featured here (and if I'm not mistaken, some of your works too) are very modern and yet they never fail to look back (whether nature, culture, or history) -- indeed a basis of a great design. I'm so happy and blessed to have stumbled upon your site for it gave aspiring designers like me the direction and artistic drive to create designs that are also ground breaking and beautiful. And not only do I love your posts, I am also surprised to learn that the person whom I'm taking inspirations from is also a fellow Filipina (and for that I'm even more proud!). Gosh! What more could I ask for? :-) Well, I do hope you continue to post more as I would love to visit the site over and over again. Thank you very much for sharing with us your interests and passion in design. God bless you always and Mabuhay! :-)

-Ayet San Jose
Interior Design Graduate

[Yana de Morelos]

Hi Joanna, thank you for great selection of links on your site, I love design in all forms and found lots of things I like.
I live in Dubai and have a design studio for invitations and gifts, www.idmorelos.com, ( updates gallery www.invitationsdubai.com). But also thinking to open in a partnership a spa line for beach-lounge wear and related accessories.

[Katie Dean]

Oh my god I have just found the best blog and it's YOURS!!! It is truely beautiful and inspiring I am studying interior design at the moment and this has just helped me so much! Keep up the good work I an't wait to come back!

Kate x

[Ella Limbo]

Hi ate joanna!

I just looove yoour site! and your works its so soothing and really relaxing and homey! i can't get enough of browsing through the posts haha =)

i really hope you can come and visit the cebu fair on march! hope to visit you guys soon!

[Pamela Mooney]

Finally!! Joanna,I have been searching for ever for a site such as Lotuhaus.I am an event coordinator and floral designer. I studied Ikebana at Ikenobo Floral Arts in Las Vegas,Nv. in 1984 and have been doing events and weddings for over 20 something years from Vegas to South Florida, including the Keys.I recently moved to the middle of the state and well its a very small quaint town that is starting to grow.I rely very much pon the internet to see what is new and happening since I do not get to Miami as much anymore so your site is a blessing.I will be visiting it all the time and want you to know I love eberything you recommed and the ides you have.Great work and warm regards, Pam Mooney

[Gina]

I just came across your site and I bookmarked it right away! I find myself fascinated by event design lately. I am a graphic designer by trade, making my way into invitation design. And, now I'm wondering about the world of event design! My blog posts are mostly about things that make me visually happy and I'll definitely get inspiration from you!

[Gwynne]

Lotus Haus is such a blessing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Renee]

I am not even sure how I came across your blog but glad that I did. I love what you do with design and with your flowers...like I said in another post: not all art is on canvas.

[Tigisti]

Love, love, love your site! You are an amazingly talented woman and happy to know your a Seattle native!!! Keep it up!!

[livi]

ahhhh this is all so gorgeous!!! so full of zen! love it! so inspiring!