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Book SynopsisBuild your watercolour skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolour paper!From artist Sarah Simon, author of the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, comes 25 new projects that will let you take an artistic journey through cosy cafés and blooming gardens.This easy-to-use watercolour workbook is filled with unique and beautiful illustrations of flowers, nature, and café scenes that are ready for you to watercolourno drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author''s example.Watercolor Workbook: Café in Bloom features: An introduction to fundamental watercolour techniques 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolour art paperno colour bleed-through! Beautiful artwork inspired by q

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Book SynopsisA book of hand-knitted Latvian mittens knitted by a knitting artist, Mittenya. Focusing on triangular mittens, there are mittens with original traditional patterns such as forests, flowers, animals, snow and also hand warmers, hats, mufflers, and other items that you will want to wear. This book includes detailed graphic instructions to help you master basic mittens such as braided patterns, picot knitting on cuffs etc.The knitting patterns all in colours are easy to follow in the book.

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Book SynopsisThis pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Chiyogami Patterns.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing detailed guides to key tools and techniques from talented expert sculptors, the Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay is vital reading for anyone wanting to explore clay sculpture. Learn which tools are best suited to your needs and how to use them effectively, explore diverse materials and pick up helpful tips from leading professional sculptors as you start your journey into clay sculpture. With meticulous tutorials, a handy glossary of sculpting terms, and copious amounts of inspiration, the Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to try their hand at creating incredible 3D characters.

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Book SynopsisDiscover 26 stunning, fully colored cross-stitch patterns at your fingertips! This collection of charted designs offers exquisite florals like buttercups, pansies, and spring flowers. With the Pocketbook Crafts series, crafters can now enjoy their projects on the go, with instructions in a portable size guide featuring space for checklists and notes ? perfect for infusing floral charm wherever they wander.

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Book SynopsisTen graded lessons to tackle beautiful colour in stunning botanical compositions. Building on Valerie Price’s previous and highly successful book, Botanical Illustration: The First Ten Lessons, this next volume provides a practical introduction to colour and composition in botanical illustrations. Formed of ten graded lessons, each chapter teaches a new skill that builds upon the last, with subjects that range from red tulips and pink roses to blackberries and green foliage. Full of handy information, and with easy-to-follow exercises, the book includes step-by-step instructions that show you how to produce beautiful colour in your compositions. This practical guide includes essential information on different watercolour techniques, how to arrange informative compositions and mix your own colours to achieve lifelike results.Trade Review[Botanical Illustration] is very accomplished and will certainly inspire any would-be botanical painters to get started. * Leisure Painter *Table of ContentsIntroduction Colour How to use watercolour Colours Composition Lesson 1: Green Lesson 2: White Lesson 3: Yellow Lesson 4: Red Lesson 5: Blue Lesson 6: Pink Lesson 7: Purple Lesson 8: Orange Lesson 9: Brown Lesson 10: Black Conclusion Preservation and presentation Further reading Suppliers Courses Online shopping Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisSay hello to 20 easy-to-love houseplants and goodbye to life’s stresses as you learn to mindfully care for your plants, and yourself. Plant care is self-care. Spending time with nature reduces stress, anxiety and depression while boosting your immune system, reducing blood pressure, aiding sleep and improving concentration. Plants also remove toxins from the air and release fresh oxygen for us to breathe. Perfect for budding beginners and rooted in a journey of self-awareness, learn through mindful moments of watering, feeding and simply appreciating plants how to grow alongside your own leafy buddies. This feel-good book offers a unique insight into how plants enrich our physical, mental and spiritual well-being with: Care guides for 20 favourite houseplants Self-care rituals and meditations centred around your plants Plant care troubleshooting tips<Table of ContentsIntroduction The Benefits Easy-care Houseplants Plant Hacks & Knacks Plant Projects Plant Eats & Drinks Plant Design Index Big Thank Yous

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the sumptuous world of Jelly Rolls with 17 exciting quilting projects Turn gorgeous Jelly Rolls into fabulous quilts, each of which can be made from just one roll. Features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams ensure that untying your beautifully rolled fabric will be the first step to quilting heaven!Trade ReviewNov 08 Jelly roll quilts shows quilters the best ways to use these desirable and labour saving fabric packs. Learn how to make 16 quilts, perfectly suited to the colour co-ordinated rolls, as well as a variation in colourway, style or size for each project. Pam owns and runs The Quilt Room in Dorking and Nicky is her daughter. * THE QUILTING WEB *Table of ContentsJelly rolls are set to become the new fat quarter bundle Although the rolls are widely available, there are as yet no books to tell quilters what to do with them This is the first book to capture the excitement created by this new way of presenting fabric to quilters Pam Lintott has not produced a book since her influential The Quilt Room in 1992 Published with the support of Moda Fabrics

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Book SynopsisSOCIAL GAME – It’s the most wonderful time of the year–to argue. I mean, you’re already going to bicker with your relatives, you might as well have fun while doing it. Includes 400 holiday-ish things to argue about and suitable for 2 or more players. HOW TO PLAY - In this holiday-specific version of Debatable, we’ll obviously avoid politics and religion, and instead focus on the important stuff like: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Which is better: fresh or canned cranberry sauce? Is peanut brittle the best thing on earth, or a tooth removal device disguised as candy? PERFECT PARTY GAME - Bring Holiday Debatable to your next party and watch it be a guaranteed hit! You really think your friends believe getting socks as a Christmas gift is practical and fun? Play the game and find out! It's a game that will give you a night of hilarious debatable topics and unforgettable memories. Get ready to have everyone at the party in stitches

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Book Synopsis1000 PIECE PUZZLE – The Merry In The Making 1000 Piece Surprise Puzzle from Galison is the perfect amount of exciting and challenging for hours of puzzling fun. The box includes an insert with the puzzle image except for the center portion which is designed to be a surprise and completed with no visual reference. BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK – This jigsaw puzzle from Galison features a holiday-themed illustration with surprise imagery in the center of the puzzle image. Some elements are presented on the box and the insert, but the complete scene emerges as the puzzle is assembled for a truly one-of-a-kind puzzling experience! PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Whether you're looking for a fun activity for a rainy day or a unique gift for a loved one, this puzzle is sure to impress! With its intricate details and challenging design, this puzzle is perfect for anyone who loves Christmas or just loves to be surprised. The puzzle's high quality artwork will make it a beautiful and eye-catching addition to any home or office. EASY HANDLING – The 1000 ribbon cut puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy. The completed puzzle measures 27” x 20”. Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks. GALISON – Since 1979, our vision at Galison has been to inspire people by bringing art into daily life with home office supplies, home décor, stationery, puzzles, and games.  

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Book SynopsisSwearing is good for you Stitching is good for you It's win f*cking winTrade ReviewSweary women are right up my f*cking street. -- Kathy Burke

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Book SynopsisPractice the mindful art of hand embroidery with 18 gorgeous projects you can use to create home decor, upcycled clothing, and personalized gifts.Creative Embroidery & Beyond expands on the best-selling Creative...and Beyond series, which includes Creative Lettering & Beyond, to focus on one of the most popular crafting methods out there: embroidery. In this visually stunning book that presents hand sewing as accessible and fun, three talented, on-trend artists—Jenny Billingham (@flynn_and_mabel), Theresa Wensing (@get.stitch.done), and Sophie Timms (@mindfulmantra_embroidery)—each present six designs. They are ideal for embroiderers of all skill levels, from total beginners to more advanced. You will find:   Step-by-step embroidery projects featuring flowers, animals, insects, and more Instructions for how to embroider on denim, hats, and t-shirts Primers on essential stitches, includingTrade Review“The pleasant designs and thorough instructions ensure novices have all they need to get started. It’s a charmer.” * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsTable of Contents INTRODUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS STITCHING GUIDE step-by-step projects by JENNY BILLINGHAM Rainbow BUYING LOCALLY & SUPPORTING LOCAL SHOPS FAQS CREATING YOUR OWN PATTERNS Denim Pocket Garden Shooting Stars Embellished Sweatshirt Houseplant Trio of Hearts T-shirt step-by-step projects by THERESA WENSING Flower Meadow Daisies Cup of Planets Cute Camper Mushrooms Flowers in Hand step-by-step projects by SOPHIE TIMMS Floral Stick & Stitch Floral Wreath Wildflower Bouquet Butterfly Floral Border on a Pillowcase Detailed Flower Outline ABOUT THE ARTISTS

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Book Synopsis300 Crossword Puzzles puts your trivia knowledge to the text with 300 fun-filled crossword puzzles that will keep you on your toes for hours at a time.

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Book SynopsisBring a colorful gnome to your home with the Paint Your Own Gnome at Home! This adorable kit provides everything you need to decorate your very own gnome figurine. The instruction book offers easy step-by-step instructions on how to paint and customize your gnome. Maybe your gnome will guard your garden, or maybe it will watch over your kitchen, on bring color to your work desk - the choice is yours!.  You will also learn the history of gnomes and gnome traditions around the world.  This kit includes: An adorable gnome figurine to paint 6 paint pots Paintbrush Instruction book

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Book SynopsisStitch your way across the USA with 10 embroidery patterns featuring the most popular national parks and the materials to make any 2 of the projects.National Parks Embroidery kit brings home the majesty of our national parks. America is brimming with natural wonders, diverse wildlife, and historic treasures. This collection contains original embroidery patterns, an introduction to each park, and instructions on embroidery techniques. Included with the kit are materials to make any 2 of the 10 projects in the book:   6-inch bamboo embroidery hoop 8 skeins of 6-strand DMC embroidery floss  2 pieces of cotton fabric 2 iron heat transfer sheets 2 embroidery needles on a card 40-page instruction and pattern book The patterns range in skill level, from easy to advanced, and include these scenes from the national parks:  

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the beauty and inspiration of angels and words of faith—with 500+ stickers and 50+ activity and coloring pages.Scrapbookers, crafters, and anyone with a love of spiritual imagery will love Angels, Faith & Prayers Sticker, Color & Activity Book. Faith is inspiring and inspiration leads to creativity. This book provides hours of creative activities to pursue solo or with a group. Within its covers you’ll find:  Gorgeous stickers, with subjects from angels to religious symbolism that can be used to create collages, decorate gift wrap, put in scrapbooks or photo albums, or grace your written communications, from gift tags to letters. On the backs of the sticker pages are quotes from scripture and great spiritual thinkers. Divine coloring pages, featuring line-drawn images exploring the mystery and majesty of faith. Each full-page design has a pattern on the back that you can color in any way you

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Book SynopsisThis origami paper pack contains 200 sheets of origami papers printed in an array of bright colors. The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains prints unique to this package, with coordinating solid colors on the back sides. This origami paper pack includes:200 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique colors, with a different color on the back sideOver 16 sheets of each color combination6 x 6 inch (15 cm) sheetsInstructions for 5 easy origami projectsThere's enough paper here to create beautiful folded models, or put to a multitude of other creative uses from scrapbooking to designing a beautiful bullet journal!

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Book SynopsisMany of us dream of owning a treehouse, whether it''s a tree fort or playhouse for the children, a secret retreat or just a unique space for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. This book is a comprehensive guide to designing and building your perfect treehouse – no previous building expertise required. Beautifully illustrated, and written by a professional treehouse builder, the book explains how you select the right tree, which materials and tools to use, and how to construct the platform, walls, floor and roof. For anyone wanting to be more ambitious, there are options for installing special features such as ladders, slides and climbing walls.

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Book SynopsisILLUSTRATED PLAYING CARDS from Oliver Munden, creator of Tattoo TarotA FULL DECK OF 54 CARDS means you can play all your favourite games with easeDISCOVER THE MEANINGS behind popular tattoos through time, from a sailor''s sea creature to a spider woman, in the accompanying bookletLEARN ABOUT THE ARTISTS behind some of the most popular tattoo designs of the 20th centuryGive your favourite card games a stylish new look with Tattoo Playing Cards. Featuring illustrations of 54 tattoo symbols from around the world, the deck is accompanied by a booklet giving information on the meanings, history and cultural significance of the images. The perfect gift for fans of the Tattoo Colouring Book and Tattoo Tarot.

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Book SynopsisSET YOURSELF UP FOR BETTER SLEEP with 50 tips you can put into practice around the clockPRACTICAL, SCIENCE-BACKED ADVICE from Professor Alice Gregory, author of Nodding OffDREAMY ILLUSTRATIONS by celebrated artist María Medem bring each tip to lifeTHE PERFECT GIFT for new parents, stressed students or anyone who would benefit from better sleep Discover the secrets of a good night's sleep. This boxed set of fifty cards and accompanying booklet provides accurate and up-to-date scientific advice to help improve the sleep experience. Following a 24-hour structure, it features practical tips to benefit your sleep health from the moment of waking through to bedtime, and even things you can do if you're up in the middle of the night. Discover how alcohol, caffeine, your life stage, screen time, exercise, light and many other factors can impact your sleep, and what you can do about it. Complete wi

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Book SynopsisLay all 20 cards out in any order and solve the maze that's different every time you play!

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Book SynopsisA word search should be challenging because it's smartly constructed-not because the letters are too small. These puzzles, with large print in both the grids and the word lists, let solvers see what they've been missing. So if you still can't find a word, it won't be because you couldn't read it, but because the word search is that good.

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Book SynopsisRelive the vibrant 1990s with trivia maven Buzzy Cohen!Known for his charismatic presence onJeopardy!, including a 2016 winning streak and triumph in the 2017 Tournament of Champions, Buzzy brings his quizmaster expertise to this nostalgic tribute. As the co-host of theInsideJeopardy!podcast, Buzzy has captivated followers and game show fans alike, and withBaby Got Facts:Totally '90s Triviahe's created the must-havetrivia bookfor '90s enthusiasts and trivia lovers. Inside you'll find:Standard trivia questions:Challenge yourself to multipage quizzes including questions ranging from multiple-choice to open-ended questions that cover the breadth of'90s pop culture. Trivia puzzles: Enjoy alternating quizzes and puzzles in various formats to keep your game night lively, including unique trivia puzzles that will test your knowledge and keep the fun going. Interesting facts&pop culture trivia:Engross yourself with sections dedicated toTV trivia,fun facts, and everythingweird but trueabout t

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Book SynopsisThese poppin' crosswords by top constructors are how we remind you all about the 2000s, with aughties pop culture references sure to include whatever you like. Crossword noob or just need a little help? Take a chill pill. Invite some peeps over and you'll totally own these puzzles. If you're still getting lost, the answer section will solve your 99 problems. That's so fetch.

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Book SynopsisIf you''ve ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, This book is the perfect place to start -- no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed. A complete, beginner-friendly guide that explains everything you need to know, this is an exciting resource that''s filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay-making basics. From there, more than 50 elegant but simple clay projects for the home, ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, lidded jars and jugs are featured with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Also included are lots of decorative technique tutorials for modeling, coiling, printing, stamping, mixing, and tinting. Combining simple skills with an elevated design aesthetic, this craft book is a must-have for any maker and DIYer looking to try something new, easy, affordable, and fun.

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Book SynopsisBeautiful wrapping paper and gift tags inspired by nature, from Flow, the international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper. ·Includes twelve 19” x 26” sheets of wrapping paper printed with different illustrations on two sides ·Plus 12 punch-out full-color gift tags Each colorful illustrated sheet of wrapping paper by Valesca van Waveren is like a gift itself. Her patterns, inspired by the quotation “All good things are wild and free,” from the Henry David Thoreau quotation, remind us of the simple joys of nature: pressed flowers, shiny beetles, sweet figs, noble tigers, and traveling snails. Tear out the decorated sheets along the perforations and unfold them to their full size before wrapping a parcel and affixing a matching gift tag. The full All Good Things Are Wild and Free stationery line includes: 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, sticker book, stationery set, daily tracker, wrapping paper and gift tags, sticky notes, sketchbook, and notebook set.

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Book SynopsisA collection of 800+ beautifully illustrated stickers for every nature enthusiast. Creatures of the forest and creatures of the sea. An artful meditation on the garden, a symphony of trees, colorful butterflies flitting among flowers, and a celebration of mushrooms. Filled with more than 800 lush and enchanting stickers, each lovingly hand-painted and beautifully detailed, from a single, charming hedgehog to a series of tiny, evocative landscapes, this collection is perfect for decorating a nature journal, an explorer's diary, or the pages of a favorite guidebook.  

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Book SynopsisThe professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make this title a "must-have" reference for every power carver. Improved performance, versatile attachments, and lower prices have placed power tools within the reach of every woodworker. Celebrating 20 years of power carving wizardry, this big book presents all-time favorite projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts. If you ve been thinking about trying your hand at power carving, or are looking to expand your power carving skills, this powerhouse collection is exactly what you need. It features a stunning gallery of work and a complete buyer s guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers. Covering everything from the basics of safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, Power Carving Manual, Second Edition offers expert information, insight, and inspiration from today s top power carvers, including Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, David Sabol, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon, and Dave Hamilton. "

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Book SynopsisRock art is showing up everywhere—on Etsy, at craft shows, online and on hidden “kindness rocks” around your neighbourhood. And the good news is you can do it yourself! Just look in your own back garden, a nearby beach or the local gardening centre to find the perfect rock. Then with the help of a few colourful craft supplies and the tutorials in Rock Art Handbook, you’ll be on your way. Author Sam Sarles shares her favourite tips and techniques for transforming the humble rock into a work of art. Discover how to get great results with puffy paint, acrylics, oil pastels, alcohol inks, gelatos, art pens, embossing, stamping and more. With more than 30 step-by-step projects, this book is the comprehensive rock art resource.

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Book SynopsisFrom Lewis Miller, the celebrated floral designer and "Flower Bandit" himself, an intimate and joyous behind-the-scenes look at his signature Flower Flashes as they introduced bright moments of natural beauty into the city when they were needed most. Before dawn one morning in October 2016, renowned New York-based floral designer Lewis Miller stealthily arranged hundreds of brightly colored dahlias, carnations, and mums into a psychedelic halo around the John Lennon memorial in Central Park. The spontaneous floral installation was Miller's gift to the city - an effort to spark joy during a difficult time. Nearly five years and more than ninety Flower Flashes later, these elaborate flower bombs - bursts of jubilant blooms in trash cans, over bus canopies, on construction sites and traffic medians - have brought moments of delight and wonder to countless New Yorkers and flower lovers everywhere, and earned Miller a following of dedicated fans and the nickname the "Flower Bandit." After New York City entered lockdown, Miller doubled down, creating Flower Flashes outside hospitals to express gratitude to frontline health workers and throughout the city to raise spirits. This gorgeous and poignant visual diary traces the phenomenon from the first, spontaneous Flower Flash to the even more profound installations of the pandemic through a kaleidoscopic collage of photos documenting the Flower Flashes, behind-the-scenes snapshots, Miller's inspiration material, fan contributions, and more.Trade Review'Lewis Miller, who has, under cover of night, turned the city’s bedraggled mascots, the waist-high metal mesh garbage cans, into giant vases - is taking the most evanescent of the decorative arts into places it has rarely gone. Unlike graffiti, which is meant to leave its mark on mostly urban environments for as long as possible, these installations attempt not to defy but to chronicle nature’s mutability.' - T, The New York Times Style Magazine 'There is something magical about chancing upon a flash. Flowers spring up overnight out of waste bins or grow like beautiful weeds from old phone boxes – if the weeds were roses and anemones.' – The Financial Times 'The Banksy of floral design.' – The New Yorker 'If you live in New York City - or lurk on social media even a little bit - chances are you’ve come across the following strange and wondrous sight: A huge, colorful arrangement of fresh flowers placed at a seemingly random location. Perhaps a larger-than-life bouquet of forsythia and sunflowers bursting from an empty city trash can. Or a mammoth garland of roses draped around a statue in Central Park. These installations are so striking, they’ve likely caused you to stop in your tracks. They’ve also likely caused you to ponder the identity of the genius bandit behind these glorious acts. The genius bandit, it turns out, is Lewis Miller, a florist known for his fantastical wedding and party arrangements. . . He and his merry band of beautifiers have been stealthily creating what they call Flower Flashes. Their goal? Only to bring joy to their fellow citizens’ daily commutes.' – Vogue 'A visual diary of sorts, this book chronicles the phenomenon of designer Miller’s Flower Flashes. The stealthily arranged floral art installations brought life to New York City in the most unexpected places, from trash cans to the John Lennon Memorial in Central Park.' – Dallas Morning News Online

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Book SynopsisAn extraordinary first book celebrating contemporary floral designer Emily Thompson, known for her unique and dramatic artistry

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