Ikebana Style Christmas Centerpieces

I'm infinitely inspired by Ikebana artist Lennart Persson of the Nordic Lotus Ikebana Blog! These are few fabulous arrangements from the Nordic Lotus that I think would make for a very modern and artistic Christmas. Hmmm...I'm getting ideas for next year already! Red and black with pops of greenery are a wonderful color scheme that could bring you into the new year (add silver swirls - see photo on left) Not to mention collecting these items over the year would be so easy and versatile to use for other holidays like Valentine's Day and other occasions like dinner parties. For more inspiration you must check out the Nordic Lotus Ikebana set at flickr!