Description
Book SynopsisRenee Tucci (AIFD, PFCI) takes the floral enthusiast on a journey through all layers of modern floral design!
Trade Review “A refreshing, up-to-date exploration of floral design for today, with a wonderful focus on contemporary techniques for the professional florist. Read a chapter, implement a technique, and grow your professional skills.”
-- Leanne Kesler, AIFD, PFCI, Floral Design Institute
“Renee’s sensible and sophisticated approach to floral design is on full display throughout. . . . She shares the sound mechanics and inventive combinations in a very approachable way.
-- —Matthew Ross, Director of Continuing Education at Longwood Gardens
“Not only allows others to appreciate the beauty of her work, but allows designers to totally understand the methods and techniques.”
-- —Tim Farrell, AIFD, AAF, PFCI
“Captures the very essence of floral education. There is something for every ability, and you can feel the joy and passion that has gone into each design. . . . A ‘go-to’ book for floral designers wanting to learn techniques that are new to them.”
-- —Wendy Andrade, NDSF, FBFA, AIFD, CFD, Cert Ed
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Foundations
Pearly Petals
Clustered Calm
Bunch Bouquet
Purple Pillows
Stacked Steps
Adorned
Sunflower Sensation
Mod Mood
Summer Classics
Birch on Birch
Metals Mix
Connections
Soft & Spiky
Birch in a Bind
Orchid Dance
Raise the Stakes
Organized
Classic Collar
Magnolia Magic
Lapel Lineup
Feather Flush
Spiral Spiked
Pavé Pattern
Revealed
Braided Bust
Bundled & Braided
Happy Hyacinth Trails
Willow Web
Open Orchids
Gradual Grass
Spiral Sequence
Woven Wildflowers
Covered
Framed by the Bells
Red Lava
Sheltered Sanctuary
Grass under Glass
Tamed Flames
Collaborate
Good Enough to Eat
K9 Collar
Crafted Cone
Dusty Lace
Dripping Decadence
Mold & Sculpt
Slate Shadows
Tailored Tulips
Wrapped Wreath
Index of Techniques
Accent Décor Container Index
Fresh Flower Botanical Name Index
Plant Botanical Name Index
