Flower arranging and floral crafts Books

Book SynopsisBring beauty in the form of nature into your home and your lifestyle, no matter where you live, through artful floral arrangements, as well as indoor and outdoor flowering plants.The Artistry of Flowers encourages everyone to live with florals and to appreciate their beauty as we appreciate art. Celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches us how to look at flowers and understand their characteristics from an artist’s perspective. By exploring different shapes, colors, and textures, she shows us how to understand flowers and their living, transitory nature.Drawing on her painting background, Salazar looks at floral arrangements as compositions. She highlights which type of blooms are best for different designs and shares building blocks for floral designs ranging from simple and sculptural to complex and colorful, including arrangements for any mood and different decor. Salazar inspires us to explore our creativity, empowering us to design ourTrade Review"In this beautiful book, you will see numerous possibilities, just waiting for your extraordinary mind to go into play." —SPLENDID SASS "In Artistry of Flowers, celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches readers how to look at floral arrangements from an artist’s perspective. Salazar highlights which types of flowers are best for different arrangements and shows the steps to building your own floral masterpiece." —VERANDA

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Book SynopsisThis interactive gift book transforms into an everlasting bouquet that delivers a cheering message through the symbolic language of flowers.Trade Review"The Bouquet in a Book series includes two spectacular titles with a twist, Happy Day and Thinking of You - each one guaranteed to wow its reader. Molly Hatch's interactive books include stunning painterly illustrations and flip-up botanical elements to create an impressive display, making them the perfect gift for lovers of all things bright and beautiful. " PaperCrafter

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Book SynopsisThere is simply no other book out there that demonstrates - both visually and with detailed recipes - how to create the type of floral arrangement that is ubiquitous in design publications these days. And no other book offers so many styles of arrangements: novices can learn how to work with a single variety of flower to great effect, while the more adventurous can create a vase overflowing with layered blooms. On top of the 125 flower recipes, the book is packed with takeaway, such as ideas for unexpected vessels and techniques that can be employed to elevate any arrangement. The introduction and appendix alone are valuable resources, taking readers through the basics of flower arranging - from what to look for when selecting flowers to local and seasonal buying considerations.Trade Review“A pitch-perfect combination of beautiful and functional. . . . Showcasing over 100 floral creations, The Flower Recipe Book breaks down flower arrangements as if they were recipes: including ingredients, how-to steps and ideas for altering arrangements to suit your style.” —Design*Sponge“A beautifully illustrated and practical guide to the . . . art of fresh-flower arranging.” —The New York Times “Simple ways to arrange what’s in season” —Redbook “Full of easy how-tos for naturalistic, seasonal arrangements. It’s like one of the studio’s (always sold out) workshops in book form.” —Sunset Magazine “Required reading…A perfect spring gift.” —Gardenista “A jaw-dropping coffee-table tome . . . perfect for everyone from the DIY bride to the avid farmers market flower forager, this new book makes artful arrangements look doable — even for amateurs.” —PopSugar“A pitch-perfect combination of beautiful and functional. . . . Showcasing over 100 floral creations, The Flower Recipe Book breaks down flower arrangements as if they were recipes: including ingredients, how-to steps and ideas for altering arrangements to suit your style.” —Design*Sponge“A beautifully illustrated and practical guide to the . . . art of fresh-flower arranging.” —The New York Times “Simple ways to arrange what’s in season” —Redbook “Full of easy how-tos for naturalistic, seasonal arrangements. It’s like one of the studio’s (always sold out) workshops in book form.” —Sunset Magazine “Required reading…A perfect spring gift.” —Gardenista “A jaw-dropping coffee-table tome . . . perfect for everyone from the DIY bride to the avid farmers market flower forager, this new book makes artful arrangements look doable — even for amateurs.” —PopSugar

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Book SynopsisAlli Koch has mastered the art of turning simple doodles into beautifully designed floral illustrations. She shares her expertise in this book, a step-by-step guide that teaches everything you need to know about modern florals. You'll learn designs from classic favourites like the rose to today’s trendiest florals, as well as succulents and cacti. 'How to Draw Modern Florals' is an introduction, so no experience is needed!

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Book SynopsisThis colorful flower arranging book features instructions and designs from one of the world's greatest living masters.Asian flower arranging originated in ancient China where it then spread to Japan, Korea and beyond. As influenced by the philosophy of "harmony between man and nature," Chinese flower arrangement advocates for nature to represent life, emphasizes composition to display vividness, and focuses on connotation to exhibit artistic concepts. Gradually, these become the characteristics of Chinese flower arrangement—the beauty of nature and composition which are entirely different from the beauty of western decorative styles. This book records the origin and development of Chinese flower arrangement. Besides the principle of composition, techniques of modeling, and configuration of flowers and materials, you will also discover the methods of production and ten actual flower arrangement projects. You can either follow the lessons step by step or capture the ideas and be inspired to develop your own flower arrangement artwork.Trade Review"The Art of Chinese Flower Arrangement is a well-organized and beautifully illustrated book." —Washington Gardener magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFeatured in Ingenue Magazine, July 2018!"The work of Wendy Andrade has regularly featured in the pages of both Fusion Flowers magazine and in our annual Weddings edition where she has created several Collections and there is a good reason for that she has a gift and shes prepared to share it. This is her second book and, if anything, its better because this time we can see the essence of the real Wendy! She has a talent for the use of texture and colour but is also able to create Floral Accessories suitable for anyone and any situation. The book is literally packed with techniques and tips for readers to create gorgeous floral jewellery, bouquets and headdresses and includes lots of step-by-step instructions complete with full botanical and material listings. Wendy also shares ideas for spectacular Asian celebrations that are bound to hit the mark. The style of presentation has changed too as has the photography (which is high quality) and this new style only adds to the lush feeling of the book. We are certain that this very reasonably priced book will become an instant best-seller and we highly recommend it for your library particularly for florists, colleges and students around the world." - Fusion Flowers Magazine, July 2018

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Book SynopsisA 'how to' manual for those interested in flowers and floral art. Illustrated with over 500 colour photographs and 200 line drawings, this book shows you ways to arrange flowers in a vase successfully; gives you advice and inspiration on wedding flowers; and explains why some designs work and why others do not.Table of Contents1 Elements and principles of design 2 Flowers in a vase 3 Flowers in season 4 Celebrations and festivals 5 A history of flower arranging 6 Design classics 7 Contemporary floral design 8 Inspiration from around the world 9 Handtieds and posies 10 Wedding flowers 11 Large scale arranging 12 Long-lasting flowers 13 Show work 14 Flowers around the house 15 Flowers and foliage 16 Equipment and techniques

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Book SynopsisLearn how to grow and dry flowers, plants and herbs to create dried floral arrangements that will breathe fresh life and style into your home without breaking the bank! In this contemporary reimagining of a timeless craft, Ann Lindsay Mitchell guides you through the method of drying flowers in three achievable steps: growing, drying and arranging. This excellent source of practical advice is explored through an encyclopaedic list of flowers and foliage with specific information on how to grow, cut and dry them to best effect. From coffee table posies and large arrangements to hand tied-gift bunches and wedding bouquets, beautiful photography accompanies guidance to creating arrangements with your newly dried flowers. Filled with delicate watercolour illustrations alongside stunning photography of both simple and elaborate floral arrangements, Forever Flowers is an exceptional guide to growing, drying and arranging. Suitable for both experienced professionals and hopeful newcomers to the art of drying flowers, the information in the book is an invaluable resource for all to reference and return to. Anyone can create everlasting arrangements for friends, home or occasions that can be cherished for years to come.Trade Review‘Knockout flower arrangements’ * Papercrafter *Table of ContentsContents Introduction Drying Greenery Drying methods Plants Annuals Perennials, biennnials, bulbs and small shrubs Shrubs and trees Wild plants and herbs Cultivated vegetables and herbs Other farm crops Arrangements Preparing material Arranging Index of plants

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Book SynopsisThis is the Fourth edition of this best-selling book on the care and conditioning of fresh cut flowers. This replaces Edition 3 which has now sold out This A5, quick reference, easy to use guide is packed with essential information not just on the selection and care of flowers but tips on how to dry flowers and how to condition garden grown blooms.Table of ContentsHow to use this book Looking after your cut flowers Conditioning garden grown flowers Drying and Preserving A botanical list of cut flowers from Acacia - Zinnia A mini floral miscellany containing: Wedding anniversaries Rose meanings National flowers UK Saint's days Floral emblems of the UK Glossary of botanical and floristry terms Index of common names Acknowledgements and thanks

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Book Synopsis(Originally published in hardcover as The Wreath Recipe Book) Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo, authors of The Flower Recipe Book and founders of Studio Choo, provide more than 100 step-by-step projects to make with flowering and leafy branches. In the spring, readers can create a cherry blossom bough or a centerpiece of lilacs and olive branches. In the summer, a garland features sage with pomegranates and citrus-colored strawflowers. In autumn, wreaths are made out of magnolias and rosemary. Winter highlights cedar, pine, and juniper, yielding unexpected table settings and new wreath shapes. Also included are hundreds of step-by-step photos, as well as tutorials covering basic techniques, sourcing, and care information.

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Book SynopsisA perennial favourite among flower-buyers, Tulips is next in the strand of Pavilion's successful and stylish floral gardening companions. Spectacular photography, inspirational commentary and no-fuss gardening tips show you that anyone can grow and enjoy tulips at home. With tulip production in the Netherlands reaching a record high of two billion in 2017, it is clear that the world continues to be enchanted with these beautiful bulbs. Fringed, serrated, frilly or smooth, tulips have over 3,000 variations and their diverse textures mean that they can work well in almost any scenario, from vases to garden plots, from romantic bouquets to wedding boutonnieres. First outlining the fascinating history of the tulip, including where they come from, tulipmania and bulbs grown today, the book curates over 50 of the most beautiful varieties, detailing when they bloom, their size, and, of course, what they'll look like. From the fabulous flushed-with pink petals of La Belle Epoque and the raspberry swirl of Carnaval De Nice, to the crystal-fringed rim of Fancy Frills and the fiery form of Flaming Parrot, you'll discover a stunning range of specimens to grow, including historical and temporary varieties. With engaging commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow advice and glorious photography, this book will appeal to everyone who appreciates the majesty of the tulip.

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Book SynopsisIn 2013 designer and illustrator Michelle Mason co-founded Mason & Painter, a vintage emporium on Columbia Road, in east London, a street famed for its Sunday flower market. Michelle’s inspiration for Flower Market: Botanical Style at Home is the wide variety of seasonal plants and flowers available right outside her shop. Buying locally and in tune with the seasons is at the heart of her philosophy Using salvage and reclaimed objects, vintage glassware and ceramics as props and backdrops, Flower Market is brimming with texture, pattern and exciting and inspiring ways to group and display flowers, plants and succulents. In Flower Market: Botanical Style at Home Michelle draws on her design experience, playing with shape, colour and composition to create stunning combinations showing how to make the most of fresh flowers and bring botanical style into the home.Trade Review"A beautiful book...full of inspiration to create your own imaginative floral displays." * Spitalfields Life *"It is to all the followers of floral designers on Instagram that this book will appeal. Every chapter has pages of impeccably styled, elegant images. For anyone after a 'look book' of what flowers are available from a local market and how to combine them, this will be a useful resource. If this encourages and entices a new generation to go out and find flowers...it gets my vote." -- Simon Lycett * The Garden *

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed florists Per Benjamin and Max van de Sluis share their extensive knowledge in the field of floral art in this voluminous recipe book. Step-by-step they create bouquets, table decorations, arrangements with cut flowers and plants, wedding flowers, sympathy pieces, festive Christmas decorations and other impressive designs for the home. This book compiles all eight volumes of the popular (and sold out) series Creativity with Flowers. It covers a nice mix of commercial and artistic designs and caters both to the hobbyist and the professional. In addition to the hundreds of arrangements, both florists graciously grant us a peek behind the scenes: they explain their way of working, sources of inspiration, thought process and creativity to encourage the reader to do more than merely copy their arrangements. The ultimate goal of this book is not only to provide the necessary tools and techniques, but also to give florists the confidence to develop into artists with a personal style and a unique artistic personality.

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Book SynopsisCut, place and embellish. With the easy 3-step technique and design guidelines in Easy Ikebana, making an extraordinary flower arrangement is that simple!You don't need exotic flowers or expensive vases to create a stunning floral arrangement. Even a single flower from your garden or local market, combined with a simple container that matches its size and shape, will result in a uniquely beautiful addition to your space. Water, a pair of scissors, and maybe a few leaves, sprigs, or wildflowers are the only other items you'll need to complete your arrangement.With Easy Ikebana, even the most inexperienced beginner will: Become familiar with different types of seasonal flowers, what they require and how to handle them Develop a sense of proportion to create a balanced arrangement Learn how to choose and use greenery in your arrangements, whether you're placing one flower or several Pick up tips for making cut flowers last longer Discover ways to make a strong statement using very few components These arrangements show how striking understatement can be—not to mention how affordable. The gentle lessons in this book will make flower-arranging a relaxing and satisfying activity season after season, and the stunning photos will inspire practitioners at all levels with the beauty and power of simplicity—the heart of ikebana.

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Book SynopsisThis lavish book covers the full range of commercial techniques for the florist. It introduces basic terms and equipment, advises on conditioning and care of fresh materials, and explains the elements and principles of design. Examining various celebrations and occasions, it demonstrates classic and contemporary designs with step-by-step instructions and over 600 full-colour photographs.

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Book SynopsisFloral design has been an art form for centuries, with floral arrangements being used to beautify everything from homes to weddings to funerals. However, a new tool in the floral designer''s arsenal has revolutionized the art form: floral wire.In the book "Floral Wire Workshop: Florists'' Techniques for Plants and Flowers in Every Season," author and floral designer Daniela Wirtz explores the endless possibilities of using floral wire to create stunning and unique floral designs. The book is a comprehensive guide to using floral wire in all aspects of floral design, from connecting and shaping flowers to creating elaborate decorative elements.The book is filled with beautiful, full-color photographs of floral designs created using floral wire, ranging from simple bouquets to intricate centerpieces. Each design is accompanied by detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create it, making it easy for even beginners to follow along.One of the key benefits of using floral wire in floral design is its flexibility. By shaping the wire, designers can create any shape or structure they desire, from the simplest stem to elaborate lanterns and bowls. This flexibility allows for a level of creativity and innovation in floral design that was not possible before.The book also includes sections on using floral wire for holiday decorations, with ideas for creating festive wreaths, garlands, and even a fully decorated holiday tree. Whether you''re decorating for Christmas, Halloween, or any other holiday, the book offers plenty of inspiration and guidance.Floral Wire Workshop is a guidebook and a source of inspiration for designers and florists. It offers endless creative possibilities to those who are passionate about floral design, and encourages readers to experiment with floral wire to create their own unique and beautiful floral designs. Whether you''re a professional florist or simply someone who enjoys creating beautiful floral arrangements, this book is an essential addition to your library.

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Book SynopsisThe Haribana style was created in May 2020 in the mid of the global pandemic when the supply of fresh flowers and other materials was limited in Singapore. Used to making flamboyant designs with an abundance of flowers, the material shortage forced floral designer Harijanto Setiawan to drastically rethink his design style and to come up with a fresh way to create high-quality and impactful designs using the least number of materials as possible. One could argue that the pandemic was a blessing in disguise for Harijanto, as it rekindled his passion for floristry and allowed him to reinvent himself and show another aspect of his personality as a designer – away from the extravagance everyone was used to. It allowed him to go back to his roots as an architect. While Harijanto’s imagination was still limitless, the realisation of his ideas had to be within the reality of the pandemic. A grass leaf and a single flower are enough to create a Haribana piece, a highly architectural design statement with a single flower as focal point. The name Haribana hints at Ikebana – even though these designs cannot officially be classified as ‘Ikebana’, as even the most free-spirited Ikebana schools objected to this. Haribana therefore is Harijanto’s own interpretation of ‘some sort of Ikebana’ married with an architectural style and approach. Haribana pieces incorporate architectural concepts such as structure, balance, shape, line, color, texture, rhythm and harmony into floral art, as if the two are destined for each other, rather than forced upon. Steel grass stalks can be seen as the load bearing structures in architecture: the steel reinforcements and the concrete. The greenery is shaped to create the base structure, a filigree facade against which a single flower can shine. Haribana is suitable for any designer who wants to explore and understand how architecture can be translated through flowers. Haribana has been well received and it is Harijanto Setiawan’s hope that it will fill a unique void in floristry and develop into a specific style that is adapted worldwide. This book contains 65 stunning Haribana pieces designed by the master himself.

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Book Synopsis Discover how to combine leaves and flowers to create stunning collaged artworks. Leading flower artist Jennie Ashmore brings the art of pressing leaves and flowers to life in this glorious guide and showcase of her work. Through simple instructions, step-by-step demonstrations and beautiful illustrations, she shows how to collect, place, press and embellish a variety of natural materials to create unique works of art that convey a strong sense of time and place. Following the success of her previous book, The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves, Jennie continues to push the boundaries of this classic and newly revitalized craft. She provides a focus on a wider range of plants, often locally sourced. Other groundbreaking techniques include how to design with different shapes like squares, circles and diamonds, capturing seasonal colour, painting interesting backgrounds and experimenting with rubbings, hand-made paper, collagraph printing and plant-extract

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Book SynopsisIn Blossom, botanical illustrator and lifelong flower lover Adriana Picker takes you through a year of flowers and the ways to live with and learn from them, with beautiful artwork as well as recipes and activities to encourage a slower life through the seasons.Telling the stories of flowers from around the world, this enchanting collection also provides mindful and practical ideas for reconnecting with nature and the blooms around us. From making natural oils and perfumes, to recipes for floral vinegars and pickles, tips for floral arrangements, and lessons in floral anatomy and drawing, this book is an invitation to find beauty in the everyday. Complete with Adriana’s stunning illustrations, Blossom is a perfect gift for all nature lovers, and a flower bible like no other.

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Book SynopsisThis delightful celebration of the dahlia reads like a “very smart love letter to cultivating beauty” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).“Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”—The New York TimesDahlias are the showboats of the flower world—colorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and are adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars!This charming little hardcover book includes: 60+ full-color botanical illustrations basic botany and history everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden (including dividing tubers to propagate more flowers) tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers Like a bouquet of dahlias, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.Trade Review"Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers. . . Each book includes snappy discussions of the origins of the species, cultivation techniques and suggestions for display. The charm lies in Poole’s art. . . there’s a distinctly retro appeal to the watercolors here, which slow you down to linger over crinkled petals and bombshell flower heads. These books don’t pretend to be encyclopedic; rather, Weaver is discerning in her choices."—New York Times"In 'A Little Book of Flowers,' a new series of single bloom titles, author Tara Austen Weaver weaves together basic botany and culture. Each posey-size volume reads like a very smart love letter to cultivating beauty. . . Charming illustrations by Emily Poole and numerous quotes tug at our horticultural heartstrings, while a serviceable glossary and resource section at the back of each book indulge our yearning to grow more flowers and deepen our knowledge of the natural world."—Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine"If the words "hidden gem" make you sit up and pay attention, this just may be the perfect book for the nature lover on your list!...It’s a must for flower fans. If you wanted to give a lavish gift, pair this with a fresh flower subscription."—Modern Mrs. Darcy

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Book SynopsisFuneral flowers are many things - a tribute to the deceased, a comfort to the bereaved and a source of joy for all at a sad time. The challenge is to design sensitive, personalized creations for the client at a competitive price. This book is full of ideas and inspiration for the client to select, for the funeral director to use and for florists to follow. This beautiful and practical book sets out many options for the florist so their funeral work can provide a personalized and thoughtful tribute. It starts with a visual feast of designs, organized by season and colour, and then explains in detail how to make key floral tributes, to best serve the client and to build a successful business. It showcases over a hundred full-colour floral tributes, and demonstrates twenty step-by-step examples of how to make key arrangements. It explains how to create original designs, from initial planning and sketching to final ideas. Finally, advice is given on efficient ordering and costing for profitability and reduced wastage, as well as environmental considerations. Written by a leading florist, it demonstrates tenderness and care in every aspect of a sensitive and emotional final journey, so that funeral flowers can best mark the loss and celebrate the life of a loved one.Trade ReviewLeafing through page after page of stunning photos in Funeral Flowers - the complete journey is the floral equivalent of gazing into the windows of a high class patisserie. But unlike the pastry chef who keeps shtum about their baking secrets, author Tina Parkes is all too willing to share her knowledge. -- Sharon Barnard * Funeral Service Journal *

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Book SynopsisRenowned interior designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss celebrates flowers and offers endless inspiration in their use as glorious additions to decorating, entertaining, and everyday living.Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors--with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers, and placing blossoms around the house. An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room's bedside table, lavish floral displays for parties and holidays, single stems adding life to any corner of a room--Moss has been photographing her flower arrangements for over a decade. This book is a celebration of her artistry and a testament to flowers as part of day-to-day life.From Moss's grander displays in the city to her more informal and breezy creations at her home in the country, as well as in the refined interiors of her clients, the visual result is a chronicle of the myriad ways flowers provide inspiration--indoors and out. Readers will be further motivated as Trade Review"Beloved for her Southern charm and unwavering eye, interiors icon Charlotte Moss’ latest tome, Charlotte Moss Flowers (Rizzoli), delivers with her signature panache." —MODERN LUXURY INTERIORS "An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room’s bedsidetable is always welcome. Designer Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors—with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers,and placing blossoms around the house." —SOCIETY TEXAS"In her new book, famed designer Charlotte Moss celebrates the best of seasonal flowers as well as the inspiring gardeners who turned cultivating remarkable plots and crafting transportive arrangements into an art form." —GALERIE MAGAZINE"If interior designer Charlotte Moss has one piece of advice for arranging flowers, it would be to throw out all the rules. Moss’s spontaneous approach to arrangements blossoms in Flowers." —ELLEDECOR.COM"Renowned interior designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss celebrates flowers and offers endless inspiration in their use as glorious additions to decorating, entertaining, and everyday living." —LOVEHAPPENSMAG.COM"Tumbling her own artful philosophy with that of gardening aficionados such as Cowles, Guest, Vanderbilt and a colorful bunch of others including Jackie Kennedy and her sister, Lee Radziwill, the writer Colette and heiress/horticulturist Bunny Mellon, Moss gathers it all into a delicious bouquet of biographical snippets, glorious photos and quotations." —MYLITTLEBIRD.COM

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Book SynopsisNamed a Best Interior Design Book of 2020 by Food52 "A modern take on a centuries-old art that’s breathtakingly simple.”—Booklist, starred review At its heart, the Japanese art of ikebana is about celebrating an intimate connection with nature. To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons, favor 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. Honoring the lineage of ikebana while making the art their own, Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba of Studio Mondine show us new ways to tell stories with flowers. They offer step-by-step instructions for dozens of stunning, seasonal arrangements, while in the process introducing readers to the themes and stylistic signatures of the art. In Studio Mondine’s hands, this centuries-old practice feels undeniably fresh—and readers are given the gift of learning to create unique, meaningful, and authentic arrangements.Trade Review"San Francisco florists Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba give the traditional Japanese art form a California spin. Their arrangements, featuring easy-to-find blooms like tulips, are designed to be riffed on at home." --Martha Stewart Living "A crash course in the ancient tradition's major philosophies, as viewed through a modern lens. . . [It invites] readers--including forward-thinking brides-to-be--to cultivate their own sense of self-expression." --C: California Style Magazine "More than a list of must-have items, each named arrangement project presents a specific mood and feeling, accompanied by elegant color photographs and, often, step-by-step instructions. Arrangement containers are themselves worthy of a museum installation. . . . A modern take on a centuries-old art that's breathtakingly simple." --Booklist, starred review

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Book SynopsisA book for crafters and gardeners alike, from hugely popular author Kerry Lord. Thirty super-cute yarn flowers are yours to crochet, complete with step-by-step instructions and tips on all the techniques you need to make and finish off. Cro' your own garden from winter Snowdrop to summer Rose.Well known for her crocheted animals, Kerry now takes to the garden and turns your favourite flowers into adorable yarn creatures to give as gifts or display at home. With no watering required, they are low maintenance and always in bloom! The 30 patterns include Snowdrop, Primrose, Daffodil, Hyacinth, Tulip, Allium, Chrysanthemum, Rose, Fuchsia, Sunflower, Gerbera, Marigold and Dahlia, and suggestions for alternative colours give you many variations, too.All the projects are based on a simple bulb shape, allowing you to get started easily. Kerry includes step-by-step instructions and charts for each flower, including how to assemble and finish, plus a guide to all the basic crochet and sewing techniques needed, so this book is perfect for all skill levels. With inspirational photography of the crocheted flowers in the garden with their friends in the soil, it's a fun must-have for any crochet fan.Trade Review For A Partridge in a Pear Tree: 'It seems that Kerry Lord can do no wrong when it comes to designing delightful toys and her latest collection … is no exception!' – Crochet Now For Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection'A lovely collection of cleverly designed, adorable projects.' – Knitting magazine 'Kerry has perfectly crafted every animal again.’ – Crochet Now For How to Crochet Animals: Wild: 'The perfect introduction to crochet.' – Simply Crochet For Edward's Menagerie: Dogs: ‘A must for every dog-loving crocheter.' – Dogs Monthly

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Book SynopsisDiscover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - saying it with flowers is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history? And what makes certain flowers special?The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 85 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world. This fascinating book on flowers can help you to:-Unlock the meaning of flowers throughout history - from early peoples to the 19th-century.- Discover the Victorian language of flowers popular in the US, UK, and Europe.- Gain an insight into folklore and mythol

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Book Synopsis_____________Everything you need to know about keeping plants in your house... lovely pictures, tips, tricks... I love it. (Zoe Sugg a.k.a Zoella)Love plants, but short on outdoor space? Keen to fill your home with greenery but don''t know where to start? Or perhaps you''ve been labelled a house-plant serial killer? Then this is the book for you.With stunning photography and expert step-by-step tips, Bring The Outside In reveals everything you need to know to help your plants thrive, from dramatic statement foliage and miniature citrus trees to table-top terrariums and hanging planters. With chapters on orchids, cacti, herb gardens and chilli plants, your home will be flourishing in no time.Trade ReviewEverything you need to know about keeping plants in your house... lovely pictures, tips, tricks... I love it. * Zoe Sugg a.k.a Zoella *Lots of ideas and sound advice. * The Sunday Times *Create stunning terrarium gardens with this book complete with step-by-step guides. * Urban Outfitters *Easy peasy... sit back, relax and enjoy your low-key, no-fuss terrarium * The Anna Edit *

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Book SynopsisGardening expert Sarah Raven teaches you how to plan and create a vibrant cutting garden from which glorious flower arrangements can be created in this complete and comprehensive guide. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced flower gardener, this stunning practical guide gives you everything you need to build your own cutting garden, from which you can harvest all kinds of beautiful blooms, and also teaches you how to make your own amazing floral arrangements. From growing decorative flowers and foliage and maintaining a well-stocked cutting garden to creating floral arrangements ranging from simple bunches to romantic hanging globes, swags and medallions, this beautifully presented book provides all the information you need to get started with your own cutting garden.A must-have for any flower-lover's shelf, this helpful guide will help you fill your garden and your homeTrade Review'A glorious book providing all you need to know about growing flowers to acheive year-round colour blooms for your home.''Sarah Raven is an expert in every aspect of flowers. In this glorious book, she draws on all areas of her knowledge to provide all you need to know about gowing flowers in your own garden, for arranging in your home.''From the selection process right through to the end arrangement, this is well-illustrated guide is a must for flower fans.''From the selection process right through to the end arrangement, this is well-illustrated guide is a must for flower fans.''Full of beautiful colour images, this is a comprehensive guide to growing and arranging garden flowers... Sarah's style is dramatic,but her approach is accessible.''Sarah Raven is an expert in every aspect of flowers. In this glorious book, she draws on all areas of her knowledge to provide all you need to know about gowing flowers in your own garden, for arranging in your home.''A glorious book providing all you need to know about growing flowers to acheive year-round colour blooms for your home.'

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Book SynopsisLearn to grow beautiful flowers and create vase-worthy arrangements all year round. Trade Review"More than just beautiful, this book is genuinely useful. It is approachable enough to inspire those taking their first steps into growing flowers and in-depth enough to be a useful addition to the workbench of any flower farmer or florist. Cel’s approach is considered and considerate, and Cut flowers is sure to become a firm favourite." -- Sarah Diligent * founder of Floribunda Rose Floral Design *"Cel grows her beautiful flowers with art and soul. Her respect for the earth and love of nature, guide everything she does, and her own roots are firmly in the soil with her plants." -- Shane Connolly * floral designer and author *"I have long-admired Cel's work and appreciate her deep commitment to sustainability. This beautiful book covers all the fundamentals of growing cut flowers from planning and growing, to harvest and design." -- Erin Benzakein * founder of Floret Flower Farm *"Cel Robertson simplifies the process for growing cut flowers in temperate zones. To grow and then harvest one’s own seasonal flowers brings a kind of nature-positive satisfaction and joy that is in its own realm. In the quest to find the most sustainable cut flower, home-grown wins by a zero-carbon mile." -- Rita Feldmann * director of the Sustainable Floristry Network *"Cel is such a knowledgeable plantswoman and she has shared so much great information in her book. Growing and cutting your own flowers will be a pleasure in her company." -- Gill Hodgson * founder of Flowers from the Farm *Table of ContentsContents 1 Learn / p10 Understand the makings of a perfect cut flower 2 Plan / p36 Shape the space and select the right plants 3 Grow / p56 Achieve an abundant harvest each season 4 Care / p126 Learn to condition and arrange your flowers Index

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate color-by-color flower reference guide - from New York's pre-eminent floral designers, Putnam and PutnamTrade Review"Like a Pantone guide for flowers, this glorious book is a survey of 400 plants and their colours."—Bloom"A simple, delightful book that consists solely of page after page of flower photos arranged by color, from a crisply white azalea to a stunning purple-black calla lily. It's the highly-organized (or obsessive-compulsive) garden lover's dream."—Garden & Gun Online"An endearing and comprehensive flower guide organized by colour. Four hundred flowers photographed at their peak look resplendent on the page. Alongside the gorgeous photographs, they also note every bloomer's common and botanical name, seasonal availability and most coveted position in a flower arrangement... A useful guide for flower enthusiasts, especially those who struggle to achieve an even half-perfect flower arrangement."—The Lady"Flower Color Guide is different... Browsing through it feels joyful and clean, like walking into a well-appointed house... You'll want to keep on browsing through the pages."—Artsy"Lush new book Flower Colour Guide, by New York florists Darroch and Michael Putnam, shows off 400 flowers alongside suggested colour schemes and care guides. It's the perfect source for planning next year's garden revamp."—The Guardian, Weekend magazine"Let your inner artist bloom with tips from the brilliant New York City floral-arranging duo Putnam & Putnam: in Flower Color Guide, Darroch and Michael Putnam teach how to create stunning bouquets by color, from white azaleas to 'Black Star' calla lilies."—Martha Stewart Living"This is the Pantone book of flowers."—New York Post"This helpful handbook can guide you toward in-season flowers within your chosen color scheme."—Real Simple"[A] ridiculously enjoyable pint-sized book full of blooms familiar and exotic, all arranged by hue."—House Beautiful"The first reference book to organise flower types by colour... New York floristry gurus Michael and Darroch Putnam put the emphasis firmly on creating beautiful, colourful arrangements... The ultimate reference book for all budding florists."—Wildflower Magazine"Showcases 400 flowers in a variety of wonderful hues with an emphasis on creative colour schemes... A practical resource for anyone who would like to explore flower types or experiment with new colour combinations."—The Flower Arranger"Emphasizes seasonality and creative color schemes, with results that are stunning in their sheer variety... A great gift to give, or to have for oneself, the book speaks to the most seasoned flower enthusiasts, as well as those just beginning to explore the possibilities of arranging flowers."—Florida Times-Union"Stunning."—Flower Magazine"Nature's palette... Full-page images reminiscent of botanical illustrations range from crisp white azaleas to the purple black calla lily."—Viewpoint Colour Magazine"Famous florists Putnam & Putnam made us fall in love with cut flowers again. Their artistic arrangements are not at all simple to pull off, but the duo's first book, which features the best floral varieties in every color of the rainbow, is a good place to start!"—Architectural Digest Online"If you like to host events—or just have an interest in flowers - the Flower Color Guide will help you select your arrangements carefully. The book features 400 blooms that are represented through stunning photography. Each image shows the flower at its peak so that you can marvel (and plan) accordingly."—My Modern Met"An encyclopaedic book of 400 flowers organized by color, which will brighten up [a] coffee table for much longer than a bouquet."—Architectural Digest Online

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Book SynopsisA fabulous collection of 20 beautiful cards featuring 5 stunning photographs of flower arrangements, with practical instructions on the back on how to make the display; the cards are left blank inside so are suitable for any occasion.,

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Book SynopsisFilled with witty advice and helpful plant-care routines, Happy Plants, Happy You reveals the surprising connections between tending houseplants and nurturing a more content, balanced, and healthier you. Trade Review“Prepare to feel inspired after reading Kamili's all-too-relatable book illustrating how the plant hobby offers a respite from the burnout of hustle culture. This book is perfect for those looking to take their plant care more seriously and take their lives more lightheartedly." ­ * Lindsay of alltheplantbabies.com *“Happy Plants, Happy You does a great job illustrating the life of a plant parent. Kamili really brings readers in by sharing personal accounts around her successes and failures with plants. A nice bonus was how the book brilliantly demonstrates leading a life of intentionality and pursuing things that make you passionate with statements like "why do we stop daydreaming at a certain age." There are also a wealth of accessible plant care tips and tricks featured so that plant people of all experience levels have practical knowledge to take with them as they continue their plant parenthood journey.” * Tyler from @thatplantguy_ty *"A fun, inventive, and worthwhile addition to any library and for all sorts of plant parents. This is much more than a book about caring for houseplants." -- Sarah Filiberto * Library Journal *"This book takes plant life to the next level. The relationship Kamili Hill has with plants is equal to what goes into her personal life." * Washington Gardener *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION How Plants Can Bring You Peace My Journey to Plant Mamahood— The Path to Peace CHAPTER 1 The To-Do List How Adding Houseplants to Your To-Do List Translates to Self-Care, Not to More Work CHAPTER 2 Save a Little Something for Yourself Use Houseplants to Turn Borderline Burn-Out into Personal Growth. Plus, the Best Plants to Get You Started CHAPTER 3 Water Yourself Houseplant Cultivation Tips That Also Cultivate YOU CHAPTER 4 Would You Date That Plant? The Power of Reciprocity in Human and Plant Relationships—and the Art of Letting Go CHAPTER 5 A Date with Yourself Learn How to Pause with Plants. Time Spent with Your Plants is Time Spent with Yourself CHAPTER 6 Gratuitous Beauty Finding the Best Houseplants for Your Space and Appreciating the Beauty They Bring to Your Daily Life CHAPTER 7 There Is No One-Size-Fits-All A Twisty Journey to a Green Thumb—Sometimes Plants Die. Try Again. CHAPTER 8 Plant Care Is Self-Care (And It’s Badass!) Check In on Yourself by Checking In on Your Plants RESOURCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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