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Books > Gardening > Floral crafts
In an invitation to expand and liberate your creative voice in
floral design, Jenny Thomasson (AIFD, PFCI, EMC) generously unfolds
her artistic process that has made her a rising star in the
industry through 40+ beautifully shot compositions. The delicacy,
intensity, and cyclical temporality of flowers mirror our deepest
emotions-making them a potent source of inspiration and innovation.
In over 200 lustrous color photos, Thomasson shares how she uses
emotion to push the boundaries of contemporary floral design.
Infused with hand-drawn conceptual sketches and notes, and
incorporating a wide breadth of techniques, forms, and materials,
this warmly personal guide offers an intimate insight into the
evolution of a professional floral arrangement. Perishable Poetics
is a beautifully photographed artwork as well as a radiant,
invaluable creative resource for those who work in, are inspired
by, or are finding their voice in floral design.
From the tulip fields of Netherlands to your garden flower patch,
tulips are loved the world over. Jane Eastoe's passion for
gardening and Rachel Werne's spectacular photography combine to
showcase these gorgeous bulbs and show that anyone can grow and
enjoy tulips at home. Tulips have more than 3,000 variations and
their diverse textures mean that they can work anywhere, from vases
to garden plots, from romantic bouquets to wedding boutonnieres.
Along with the fascinating history of the flowers, Tulips details
more than 50 of the most beautiful varieties, detailing when they
bloom, their size, and, of course, what they'll look like. From the
raspberry swirl of Zurel and the petticoat-like frills of Weber's
Parrot, to the crystal rim of the Mascotte and the flaming petals
of the Fabio tulip, you'll discover a stunning range of specimens
to grow, including historical and contemporary 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.
A celebration of the renewing powers of creativity, this striking
dive into contemporary dried floral design shares inspiration and
insight from a star floral designer. Jenny Thomasson (AIFD, PFCI,
EMC) showcases 26 stunning, cutting-edge dried floral arrangements
that show the artistic potential of the medium. Conceptual sketches
for each, as well as detailed lists of materials used, give a deep
look into the pieces from idea to finished product. Along with the
finished compositions, 12 fragment studies show up-close,
texturally focused alternate constructions, delving deeper into
technique and potential uses of the materials. Thomasson also shows
how dried pieces are a form of interior sculpture that can
transform your space. Both an innovative lookbook and a meditation
on the highly personal, emotional process of floral design, this
guide will draw in all who see the beauty in making something new.
'This was a BEAUTIFUL love story. If you enjoyed The Flatshare, you
will love Lease on Love!' reader review 'I don't think I have ever
been in love with a book more than I am in love with Lease on Love'
reader review A fun, heart-warming light heated read. Highly
enjoyable, and I can't wait to see what the talented Falon comes up
with next' reader review Beach Read meets The Flatshare in this
warmly funny and delightfully sharp rom-com about a
down-on-her-luck young woman who turns an innocent mix-up between a
dating app and a roommate app into a new chance at love.
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She wasn't looking for love until it landed on her doorstep.
Sadie's looking for a fresh start. After missing out on an overdue
promotion, she drunkenly re-opens a long-ignored dating app and,
two days later, finds herself on a date with Jack. Except it isn't
a date. Realizing that she mistakenly matched with Jack on a
roommate-finding app, Sadie prepares to make a hasty exit, only to
finally notice the gorgeous Brooklyn brownstone that Jack is
advertising . . . and the unbelievably cheap rent. Introverted Jack
doesn't know what to make of the talkative whirlwind in front of
him. But he offers Sadie his spare bedroom while she gets back on
her feet, and Sadie, recognizing that her dreams of starting her
own florist business might now finally be possible, accepts. As
Sadie's presence starts to turn the brownstone into a real home,
and Jack learns to come out of his shell, they both begin to wonder
if this accidental roommate arrangement is the best deal they ever
made.
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Warm praise for Lease on Love: 'A hopeful, heartwarming debut. With
a relatable disaster of a protagonist and an adorably nerdy hero,
this opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance is a true
delight' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk 'Lease on Love
warmly and wittily underscores that none of us are perfect, but we
are all worthy, we are all enough: we all deserve to be loved, not
just by others, but by ourselves too' Sarah Hogle, author of Twice
Shy and You Deserve Each Other 'Lease on Love was a delight on
every level. Ballard delivers a soft, sweet story with enough
shadows to make the happily ever after feel that much more
earned... This is a beautiful love story about finding something
precious that seems out of reach!' Denise Williams, author of How
to Fail at Flirting 'Lease on Love is a crackling, compulsively
readable debut... I enjoyed every minute of it!' Suzanne Park,
author of Loathe at First Sight and So We Meet Again
This full-colour photograpic guide describes and illustrates more than 350 different species of commercially important flowers, foliages and potted flowers.
The emphasis is on flowers that are commonly used in the cut flower industry mand the book gives useful hints about the selection and handeling of these flowers.
Cut flowers of the World is a comprhensive review and practical guide to the most important types of commercial flowers that are sold in florest shops every day.
The book includes:
* Descriptions of more than 350 plant species and their close relatives. For each flower, the lollowing information is given: description of the plant; geographical orign: historical overviewlcultivation;cultivars; properties such as colours, scents and vase lif; quality criteria (how to select for quality); and the proper care and handling of the flowers.
* More than 600 excellent full-colour photgraphs, showing the beauty, colour variation and diversity of the flowers. Important foliage plants and potted flowers are also included, making this a useful reference guide for florists.
* Indroductory chapters on basic aspects such as cultivation methods, harvesting and shipping techniques, cultivar development, modern trends in marketing (including the role of colour in customer preferences) and perhaps most importantly, thr basic principles of the selection, handeling and use of flowers and foliage.
* A new selection on production tequiques and a quick guide and checklist of more than 1 000 of the most important and well known cut flowers, potted flowers and foliage plants, listed according to scientific name but giving the common names, family name, region of origin, parts used, colour, fragrance, ethylele sensitivity and storage temperature.
* Separate common names indexes to the most familiar and well known cut flowers, foliage and potted flowers; a comprhensive scientific index to all the scientfic and common names mentioned in the text; a glossay explaning specialist terms; and a list of references and further reading.
A comprehensive study of cut flowers in the 21st century how they
can be used and how they can be enjoyed. The range is broad, from
established favorites given a subtle twist to those that
incorporate novel materials such as cable ties and golf tees. The
book explains techniques and styles in clear, concise language and
shows how it is possible to create innovative work while adhering
to the classic elements and principles of design.
Maria Diaz, renowned for her cross-stitch design, shares her
original love of hand embroidery in this beautiful embroidery
sourcebook that offers great versatility both for experienced hands
or those new to the craft. From fun motifs to pretty florals in a
variety of sizes, the designs can be used to adorn anything from
table cloths, towels, and cushions, to clothing. Each inspiring
pattern has a color key and stitch suggestion indicated; beginners
can simply backstitch the outline of the pattern to gain
confidence, while experienced crafters can test their imagination
by filling the shapes with any number of stitches in their
repertoire. All embroidery techniques used in this book are clearly
explained, and drawings that show the type of the embroidery for
each part of the pattern makes the book easy to follow.
A riveting new biography--the first in 30 years--of the influential
floral artist and founder of the Cordon Bleu cooking school ""Dress
by Schiaperelli, photographs by Cecil Beaton, flowers by Constance
Spry--The decorator of the moment, the photographer of the moment,
the florist of the moment--what more could you ask?"" Thus "Vogue
"magazine described the wedding in 1937 of the Duke and Duchess of
Windsor, but most people today, if they have heard of her,
associate Constance Spry with the cookbook bearing her name. But
Connie was much, much more than the author of a bestselling
cookbook. She was deeply unconventional, extremely charming, and
very determined; Spry's life took her from a poverty-stricken
childhood to running a hugely successful business as the florist of
choice for the highest of high society, organizing the flowers for
royal weddings and for the Queen's coronation. Along the way she
escaped a violent marriage, had a lengthy affair with a
cross-dressing lesbian artist, and built a hugely successful flower
business--a pioneer for working women at a time when few women had
careers. Sue Shephard tells her extraordinary story with insight,
wit, and flair.
"Judith Blacklock's Flower Recipes For Spring" contains over 40
ideas to create simple, yet sophisticated, floral displays
throughout the home. This book is the second in a series of four
seasonal books, and is devoted to Spring arrangements, using
flowers and foliage readily available during the Spring months. The
'How to' section teaches the necessary techniques to achieve these
impressive flower recipes.
Wedding and event florist and founder of the Chapel Designers
floral community, Holly is a creative visionary and a highly
recognized and sought-after floral designer whose work has been
published in countless prestigious publications and top industry
blogs. Learn about Holly's floral journey, the inspiring story of
Hope Flower Farm, and the values of hospitality, creativity, and
community that embody her life in flowers.
Begin your lifelong love affair with the mindful art of bonsai. Do
you know your shari from your nebari? Can you tell literati styling
from informal upright? Want to know how to create that gnarled and
twisted look? Let Happy Bonsai guide you along the path to
enlightenment, with care and display profiles for 40 top trees and
fully illustrated step-by-steps of more than 20 bonsai techniques
and styles. Find your perfect tree and discover how to prune,
shape, and tend to its needs to create a beautiful living
sculpture. Fall in love with this most meditative of garden crafts.
Moving far beyond the standard dried-flower display, this book
presents a veritable harvest of innovative ideas. From the simplest
lavender- and rosebud-filled terracotta pot to breathtaking
structures of lichen, leaves and twigs, there are projects here to
suit both every taste - and every level of ability. Illustrated
with over 500 photographs, this book is highly practical, with 140
projects explained through step-by-step instructions and visual
examples. Details of basic techniques, materials and tools are
included, as well as advice on preserving the finished work. Within
these pages are all you need to create original displays for every
occasion.
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