Chic & Unique Flower Arrangements

Author: Julie Collins
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446362574
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Create your own beautiful flower arrangements with this illustrated guide featuring simple techniques, expert advice, and designs for every occasion. Full of lush photography and creative inspiration, this practical guide features more than thirty-five designs for simple floral table decorations. Covering a wide variety of styles, each project includes step-by-step instructions plus tips for working with fresh cut flowers or silk flowers. Featuring expert advice from a team of award-winning master florists, this volume includes: Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, Mother's Day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties. Step-by-step advice on how to create each chic and unique design, with a helpful visual breakdown of the elements needed for each arrangement. An essential techniques section covers the basics of flower arranging, from selecting and handling flowers to the best flower arranging tools.

Flowers Chic and Cheap

Author: Carlos Mota
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 9780307587985
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With short lists of what one needs and clear instructions for what to do--plus more than 200 color photographs--"Flowers Chic and Cheap" makes decorating with flowers something anyone can do every day.

Rustic Wedding Chic

Author: Maggie Lord
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423630688
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.

The Bridal Bouquet Book

Author: Ginny Parfitt
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764321979
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Flowers are the crowning glory of a wedding event, symbolizing romance, tradition, and celebration. Here is the largest portfolio of bridal bouquets available on the market today. More than 400 gorgeous color photos illustrate a wealth of fresh ideas to inspire brides, floral designers, and wedding planners. Many of todays most talented floral designers and top wedding photographers present stunning bouquet designs, from minimalist chic, to luxurious, to traditional, all capturing the magic of the wedding day. \nDivided into chapters by color, this enchanting guide also offers helpful advice on identifying individual flowers for your bouquet, choosing colors, bouquet styles, and even wedding flower etiquette. The foreword, written by Richard Markel \nThis stunning resource is a must have for the modern bride to be, professional floral designer, photographer, and wedding consultant.

Paris Chic

Author: Oliver Pilcher
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289336
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6

Book Description
Paris is the city of chic—and as such, its innate style shines throughout the city, even in the simplest spaces. Quaint bistros, picturesque alleyways, artists’ studios and unique characters are elevated to a modern-day genre painting when set in Paris. From skateboarders to antiquarians, this volume is a glimpse into Parisian life, as if peering over the edge of the balcony at your own pied-a-terre.

The Flower Chef

Author: Carly Cylinder
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
ISBN: 1455555509
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
THE FLOWER CHEF is a modern, comprehensive guide to floral design that caters to all readers--from beginners who have never worked with flowers before and are looking for a new creative outlet, to decorators, party planners and photographers looking to liven up their spaces. Even professionals will find ways to update their techniques! This book teaches you everything you need to know about flower arranging including tips on how to buy and care for flowers, how to cut and prepare them, and how to use floral foam, vases, and various other decorative elements in your arrangements. Filled with beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions on how to create over 80 different arrangements, this is the go-to guide to floral design that every flower lover will want to add to their collection.

Veranda the Romance of Flowers

Author: Clinton Smith
Publisher: Hearst Books
ISBN: 9781618371799
Category : Floral decorations
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Bring the outdoors in! Beautiful floral arrangements have long been a hallmark of Veranda, and this luxurious collection presents the most exquisite flowers ever featured in the magazine. These unique designs--some from the world's leading floral artists--embody the Veranda reader's passion for gracious living. From charming bedside bouquets to showstopping centerpieces, these designs will appeal to anyone who appreciates color, artistry, and imagination. Foreword by Aerin Lauder.

Martha's Flowers

Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0307954773
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms Martha Stewart's lifelong love of flowers began at a young age, as she dug in and planted alongside her father in their family garden, growing healthy, beautiful blooms, every year. The indispensable lessons she learned then--and those she has since picked up from master gardeners--form the best practices she applies to her voluminous flower gardens today. For the first time, she compiles the wisdom of a lifetime spent gardening into a practical yet inspired book. Learn how and when to plant, nurture, and at the perfect time, cut from your garden. With lush blooms in hand, discover how to build stunning arrangements. Accompanied by beautiful photographs of displays in Martha's home, bursting with ideas, and covering every step from seed to vase, Martha's Flowers is a must-have handbook for flower gardeners and enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Modern Faux Flower Projects

Author: Stevie Storck
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607657198
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Author, interior designer, and faux flower expert Stevie Storck is based out of York, Pennsylvania and has been featured in the Huffington Post, Susquehanna Style, Lancaster Online, and Houzz Also includes artist profiles of other talented designers and influencers in the floral industry Provides high-quality photography and helpful tips on design, color schemes, texture, technique, and composition Organized by season for year-round faux floral ideas Includes step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, such as flower arrangements, wreaths, garlands, wall hangings, and more Learn to make beautiful, long-lasting home décor accents and arrangements using affordable silk flowers that can be easily found in any craft store

Fresh Flower Arranging

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756673917
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Flowers recognizes that we all love fresh flowers in our homes, but we are sometimes at a loss as to how to show them off to best effect, and to keep them looking great and smelling fragrant. Also, more and more people want to create their own arrangements and bouquets for family weddings, in a bid to keep costs low and the personal touch high. This book offers the solutions. It shows you the principles behind a successful arrangement and gives you step-by-step projects for all sorts of stunning but achievable arrangements. Whether you want urban chic, country house, kitsch, or classic, the range of talented contributors ensures that there is a style and a project to suit you, your home, and your wallet. It shares insider tips and tricks for achieving stunning results with minimum effort and for keeping your flowers fresh and beautiful for as long as possible. Other flower arranging books look gorgeous - but how on earth can you achieve such beautiful arrangements at home? This book isn't just about showing off, it's about showing how. Clearly, concisely, and creatively.