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Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Floral crafts > General

Inspiring Ikebana (Paperback): Ilse Beunen, Ben Huybrechts Inspiring Ikebana (Paperback)
Ilse Beunen, Ben Huybrechts
R917 R852 Discovery Miles 8 520 Save R65 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Inspiring Ikebana is the sequel to Exploring Ikebana, the first book by world famous ikebana artist Ilse Beunen. Throughout her career she has been inspired by many different things and as all artists do, she is continually looking for inspiration to create something new and innovative. Having written a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement, she reveals in this new book several sources of inspiration: nature, the four seasons, festivals, vases and containers, artificial material, art and emotions. More than 40 stunning ikebana creations, both in traditional and modern styles, are lavishly illustrated with detailed step by step photographs of the creative process, making it easy to follow and achieve a great result.

Framing Floral Techniques: Floral Design Skill Building, Inspirations & Explorations (Hardcover): Renee Tucci Framing Floral Techniques: Floral Design Skill Building, Inspirations & Explorations (Hardcover)
Renee Tucci
R875 Discovery Miles 8 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Expert teaching for curious and enthusiastic flower fans, both industry-trained and hobbyist. This approachable guide, featuring over 500 photos and companion commentary from an innovative floral educator, will take the mystery out of creating floral designs that are a step above the rest. By tapping into often-unexplored creative materials and techniques with 42 projects, Renee Tucci (AIFD, PFCI) takes the floral enthusiast on a journey through all layers of modern floral design. With this design inspiration and reference manual that expands on techniques in a real-world way, aspiring and seasoned designers will find encouragement to practice and hone techniques by traveling down a direct, step-by-step path. Important principles and elements of design are woven into the fibers of each project to give the reader a clear understanding of why and how each component is connected to the next. By working with and practicing each of these projects or techniques, learners see that the artistic options and applications are endless. Skills covered: Airbrushing. Banding. Basing. Binding. Braiding. Clustering. Collaring. Facing. Framing. Gluing. Grouping. Hand-Tying. Kubari. Lacing. Layering. Leafwork. Massaging. Pave. Pillowing. Reflexing. Sequencing. Shadowing. Sheltering. Staking. Tailoring. Terracing. Veiling. Weaving.

Cocoji - Traditional Korean Flower Arrangement (Hardcover): Wildflower Media Cocoji - Traditional Korean Flower Arrangement (Hardcover)
Wildflower Media
R472 Discovery Miles 4 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Korea, traditional flower arranging--Cocoji--is reflective of the Korean people's nature and artistic aesthetic. It's an important element of the country's unique culture. Flower arranging was once a common hobby of Korean women; however, during the 50 years of invasion, occupation and war that occurred in that country in the first half of the 20th century, Cocoji was buried and almost forgotten. Today, regrettably, it is often practiced only by professional groups. Through the 32 intricate yet sometimes seemingly simple floral designs that are gracefully presented on these pages of this quietly beautiful book, you will learn the art of traditional Korean flower arranging, which has been kept alive by authors Deokwon Lee and Heungkyoung Oh--and their master mentor, the late Im Wha Kong. You also will discover the roots and history of this more-than-2,000-year-old art form, which commonly incorporates the use of three branches to represent the Chun-Ji-In philosophy that the heavens, the Earth and the people are all governed by a great singular power. Cocoji is uniquely different from Japanese Ikebana and other Asian flower-arranging disciplines, and practicing its tenets will broaden your floral design perspectives and influence the evolution of your own distinctive style. This is more than just a pretty-picture book; it is a surprisingly affordable study guide to the art of Cocoji.

Birkenhead Blooms (Hardcover): Alyson Kessel Birkenhead Blooms (Hardcover)
Alyson Kessel 1
R180 R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Save R71 (39%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

This coffee-table book on flower arranging contains easy step-by-step instructions on how to achieve beautiful flower arrangements for a variety of vases and containers. Birkenhead Blooms contains information on what equipment is required, what preparation is necessary, the use of colour, and how to make arrangements work in differently shaped vases, e.g. cubes and tubes, tall and slim, wide and flat. Also included are inspirational full-colour photographs of the steps and the gorgeous end results. Chapters are organised by shape of the vase, making it easy for readers to find a suitable arrangement to fit the vase/s they have at home. Some of the arrangements use as few as two or three blooms, thus keeping down costs while still adding a touch of elegance to a room. This title will appeal to people seeking inspiration to create modern and stylish flower combinations, as well as anyone looking for success with arranging flowers for their home with relatively little effort and expense, and without daunting instructions and mountains of supplies!

Modern Flower Arranging (Hardcover): Naoko Zaima Modern Flower Arranging (Hardcover)
Naoko Zaima
R907 R779 Discovery Miles 7 790 Save R128 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Aesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy Minimalist#1 New Release in Folkcrafts, Japanese Gardens, Botany of Flowers, and Architectural Photography Discover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement. Delight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs. Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers. The history of Kado, reimagined. Ikebana is a long-practiced, much respected artform with an intriguing history, and author Naoko Zaima is excited to share the story with you in this lovely Japanese art book and floral design book. Inside, you'll find: Alluring simplistic design inspirations and pictures of Ikebana Stories featuring the history of Ikebana and its impact on floral design through history How to make everything Kado-from floral bouquets to wreaths and more-accompanied by suggestions of the best flower arrangement tools to use for each project If you liked elevated arrangement books like Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, Ikebana Unbound, or Inspired by Nature, you'll love Inspired Ikebana.

Creativity with Flowers - A collection of floral recipes (Hardcover): Max Sluis, Per Benjamin Creativity with Flowers - A collection of floral recipes (Hardcover)
Max Sluis, Per Benjamin; Photographs by Helen Pe, Pim Maden
R2,096 R1,608 Discovery Miles 16 080 Save R488 (23%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Acclaimed 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.

Flower School - A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging (Hardcover): Calvert Crary Flower School - A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging (Hardcover)
Calvert Crary
R885 R778 Discovery Miles 7 780 Save R107 (12%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York. FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master florists including Kiana Underwood, Remco Van Vliet, Lewis Miller, Emily Thompson, and Ingrid Carozzi. Now, for the first time, FlowerSchool Executive Director Calvert Crary is publishing a book that will make it possible for even the greenest at-home arrangers to create gorgeous, Instagram worthy bouquets. This hands-on, comprehensive guide provides readers with step-by-step instructions that cover all the most crucial aspects of flower arranging, including: How to buy the best flowers and how to get the best prices Selecting your flowers based on texture, color, and seasonality Conditioning your flowers to ensure they last as long as possible Pairing your flowers with the right vase Creating arrangements in a wide variety of styles that will work for any occasion Including advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and featuring beautiful color photographs of each unique arrangement, Flower School offers invaluable, insider tips and tricks that can only be gained through years of experience, providing readers with the fundamental tools and education they need to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.

Keiko's Ikebana - A Contemporary Approach to the Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging (Paperback): Keiko Kubo Keiko's Ikebana - A Contemporary Approach to the Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging (Paperback)
Keiko Kubo; Photographs by Erich Schrempp
R481 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R38 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Keiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences--which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design--come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements that are authentic and eye-catching, simple and graceful, and possible for anyone to achieve. This book presents step-by-step instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements in a range of sizes and styles. Each of the flower arrangements can be completed in just three simple steps and uses easy-to-find floral materials and containers. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ikebana as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture, as well as a guide to the basic rules of ikebana design and floral techniques. Suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies make it easy to learn how to arrange flowers and gain a hands-on appreciation of the art of Japanese flower arranging.

The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of Flower Design (Hardcover): Judith Blacklock The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of Flower Design (Hardcover)
Judith Blacklock
R981 R838 Discovery Miles 8 380 Save R143 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"The Judith Blacklock Encyclopedia of Flower Design" is the essential 'how to' manual for everyone interested in flowers and floral art. Whether flowers are a passion, a pleasure or a business, this book is essential reading. Covering classic, contemporary and cutting-edge design, the beginner will build knowledge and competence and quickly get started in the art. The experienced arranger will find the book a most valuable reference with inspiration from across the world. Richly illustrated with over 500 colour photographs and 200 line drawings, this book: will inspire you throughout the year with seasonal design ideas; shows you exciting ways to arrange flowers in a vase successfully; gives you advice and inspiration on wedding flowers; explains why some designs work and why others do not; and provides a useful reference of many of the flowers and foliage that are available. Packed with tips, information and step by step advice, this book is an indispensable guide whatever the season, occasion or budget. Judith Blacklock is a best selling author and an accomplished designer. She is the Principal of the Judith Blacklock Flower School in London.

Cardbox of 20 Notecards and Envelopes: Apple Blossom (Cards): Peony Press Cardbox of 20 Notecards and Envelopes: Apple Blossom (Cards)
Peony Press
R222 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This title presents a delightful pack of high-quality flower gift cards and decorative envelopes. A fabulous collection of 20 beautiful flower portrait cards and decorative envelopes. The inside of each card is left blank, to be used for any occasion. Practical instructions on the back of every card describe how to cultivate each plant. Each pack contains 20 greetings cards of 5 designs (each design is shown below).

Happy Bonsai - Choose It, Shape It, Love It (Hardcover): Michael Tran Happy Bonsai - Choose It, Shape It, Love It (Hardcover)
Michael Tran 1
R318 R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Save R25 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion through Contemporary Floral Design (Hardcover): Jenny Thomasson Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion through Contemporary Floral Design (Hardcover)
Jenny Thomasson
R1,369 Discovery Miles 13 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

A Year in Flowers - Inspiration for Everyday Living (Paperback, Illustrated edition): A Year in Flowers - Inspiration for Everyday Living (Paperback, Illustrated edition)
R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Shane Connolly, internationally renowned and Royal floral designer, spent a year selecting plants and flowers to inspire everyday living using over sixty arrangements in this book. His imaginative use of growing plants, shrubs and trees is inspired by the changing seasons, and his selections are guided by what is available locally and in the wild. His dedication to what is sustainable and recyclable, to what can be replanted outside and enjoyed later, radiates from every page. Beautifully photographed by Jason Lowe, the book is a visual feast of colour and creativity, yet remains faithful to what is affordable and what can be enjoyed at home. All the arrangements, including a big celebratory event for each season, are exquisitely simple and easy to achieve.

Endless Florescence: Transformative Contemporary Dried Floral Design (Hardcover): Jenny Thomasson Endless Florescence: Transformative Contemporary Dried Floral Design (Hardcover)
Jenny Thomasson
R1,558 Discovery Miles 15 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Marketing Cricut for Beginners - Learn How To Sell Your Creations In The Digital World (Paperback): Craft Art Lab Marketing Cricut for Beginners - Learn How To Sell Your Creations In The Digital World (Paperback)
Craft Art Lab
R584 R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Save R56 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Art Of Wearable Flowers (Hardcover): Susan Mcleary The Art Of Wearable Flowers (Hardcover)
Susan Mcleary
R570 R504 Discovery Miles 5 040 Save R66 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Art of Wearable Flowers reveals the secrets to creating gorgeous floral accessories that you can wear.

This guide provides how-tos for 40 floral wearables, including an eye-catching succulent ring, gorgeous hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous petal necklace, and a luxurious headpiece, plus bracelets, corsages, headbands, and more.

Renowned floral artist Susan McLeary shares this stunning collection of 40 flower- and plant-based designs that you can try out for yourself.

• Each project includes an ingredients list, styling tips, and easy-to-follow instructions paired with step-by-step photographs.
• The ultimate guide to elevating every outfit with natural beauty
• Filled with essential information on tools, design techniques, and plant care, making it easy to create these remarkable arrangements at home

Featuring hundreds of inspiring photographs presented in a beautifully designed book, The Art of Wearable Flowers is a must-have accessory for any modern woman.

Susan McLeary's expertise in styling flowers—combined with breathtaking photos of her signature arrangements—makes this wonderful for the florist-frequenter.

• For anyone who wants to make a show-stopping appearance at a wedding, birthday party, or any special occasion
• Great for brides, florists, crafters, flower gardeners, and flower stylists
• Perfect those who loved Paper to Petal: 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder

The Beginner's Guide to Floristry (Paperback, Rev Ed): Rosemary Batho, Judy Kay, Bernice Waugh The Beginner's Guide to Floristry (Paperback, Rev Ed)
Rosemary Batho, Judy Kay, Bernice Waugh
R651 R583 Discovery Miles 5 830 Save R68 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"The Beginner's Guide to Floristry is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to floristry and will delight amateur flower arrangers and professionals alike with its combination of practical advice and inspiration. Step-by-step instructions are provided for a wide range of basic floristry skills, from wiring and taping through to making a bridal bouquet. Inspirational pages feature a range of finished designs, both traditional and modern."

Daniel Ost - Floral Art and the Beauty of Impermanence (Hardcover): Paul Geerts Daniel Ost - Floral Art and the Beauty of Impermanence (Hardcover)
Paul Geerts; Contributions by Cees Nooteboom; Kengo Kuma
R1,985 R1,628 Discovery Miles 16 280 Save R357 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The most comprehensive monograph available on the internationally renowned Belgian floral artist and designer Daniel Ost. Daniel Ost's work in floral design gores far beyond table arrangements to bridge the gap between floral design and art. Using elements from the natural world - flowers, branches, and plants of all varieties, Ost crates large-scale, site-specific constructions that at times enter the realms of sculpture and set design. Ost has created exquisite installations for royal residences, embassies, temples, international art exhibitions, and the fashion industry. Daniel Ost presents 80 of his most important projects while accompanying essays explore their significance and the inspiration behind them. Lavish photography illustrates each project in this visually inspiring sourcebook for all creative and design professionals. Texts by Dutch author Cees Nooteboom and Japanese architect Kengo Kuma reflect on the impact of Ost's career.

Forever Flowers: Dry, Preserve, Display (Hardcover): Antonia De Vere Forever Flowers: Dry, Preserve, Display (Hardcover)
Antonia De Vere
R734 Discovery Miles 7 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A top designer in dried floral welcomes you into her studio to learn the craft's potential. Today in floral design, dried flowers and botanicals give their fresh cousins a strong run for their long-held position as the classic material. Today, unrecognizable from the 1970s (when they were first trendy), dried flowers are a popular material for the most modern, contemporary creations in flower art. Antonia De Vere, a top designer in dried floral creations, here welcomes you into her studio to understand the potential you'll be able to enjoy when working with dried flowers. She shares how and why dried floral has become her career and her source of creative energy. In photos and text, De Vere shows you dozens of exciting ideas through her creations, which range from 10-foot-high restaurant installations to delicately shaped ikebana-inspired pieces to small sparks of pop art in bud vases. Learn how to select, dry, and assemble flowers and foliage. Then enjoy 18 step-by-step projects that bring De Vere's popular design style into your own home. This art's sustainability and zero-waste focus-damaged flowers that can't be sold for fresh bouquets can be used productively-is another reason "forever flowers" are perfect for today.

Wrapping in all Its Forms (English, French, Paperback): Martine Soulier Wrapping in all Its Forms (English, French, Paperback)
Martine Soulier
R860 R805 Discovery Miles 8 050 Save R55 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Martine Soulier, a graduate of the European Master Certification programme (EMC) and teacher at the Ecole des Fleuristes in Paris, is releasing her third book on packaging in all its shapes. Thanks to the big success of the first two books the author has been invited to give workshops throughout Europe and China. As a floral designer, Martine Soulier wants to share her passion for flowers and paper. In her new book she presents many unusual, practical, fast, simple, generous, festive, chic and conceptual flower wrappings. In no time the reader will learn how to create innovative floral designs and guided by the many tips and tricks and step by step pictures in this beautiful book everyone will be able to try their hand at folding, rolling, sticking, stacking, crumpling, tearing and cutting techniques to achieve a one of a kind wrapping befitting the flower design. Text in English and French.

The Surprising Life of Constance Spry (Paperback, Unabridged edition): Sue Shephard The Surprising Life of Constance Spry (Paperback, Unabridged edition)
Sue Shephard
R458 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R104 (23%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Modern Ikebana - A New Wave in Floral Design (Hardcover): Tom Loxley, Victoria Gaiger Modern Ikebana - A New Wave in Floral Design (Hardcover)
Tom Loxley, Victoria Gaiger
R927 R868 Discovery Miles 8 680 Save R59 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

If you think of flower arranging as an occupation for florists in pursuit of the perfect dome, think again. Because there is a generation of radical new artists who are reinventing what it means to arrange flowers, many of them inspired by the Japanese art of ikebana. Since its origins in the 6th century, ikebana has been as much a philosophy as an art, with its roots in Zen Buddism and a reverence for nature. Over hundreds of years it has developed a complex set of unwritten rules, that take a lifetime to master. But in recent years the distinctive look of ikebana – with its love of the asymmetric shapes to be found in nature and its willingness to embrace simple, natural materials – has found a new audience and opened the eyes of a generation of artists to a new way of working with flowers.

This book showcases a selection of this new wave of floral artists, from Tokyo to New York. The authors Victoria Gaiger and Tom Loxley – the editors of the award-winning rakesprogress, the UK’s leading independent magazine about the art of gardens, plants and flowers – have talked to 25 of the most exciting young florists working today about their art and inspiration. It includes an introduction to the history and evolution of Japanese floral art and beautiful images of the artists’ studios and their floral creations.

Slow Flowers - Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets from the Garden, Meadow and Farm (Hardcover): Debra Prinzing Slow Flowers - Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets from the Garden, Meadow and Farm (Hardcover)
Debra Prinzing
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The slow food movement (with its hundreds of thousands of members and supporters) has changed our relationship with the foods in our lives. Now the slow flower movement is changing the way we think about cut flowers: Yes, we'd all prefer fresh, fragrant flowers in our bouquets, not the chemical-laden lifeless blooms flown in from afar - but what to do in those seasons when not much is growing locally? Acclaimed garden writer Debra Prinzing challenged herself to create a beautiful, locally-grown bouquet for each of 52 weeks of one year (going beyond flowers to include ornamental twigs, foliage, greenhouse plants, dried pods, and more), to demonstrate that all four seasons have their own botanical character to be celebrated. She provides extensive design tips, bouquet "recipes" and region-by-region floral ingredient lists that can be found in all climate zones through the year. Slow Flowers is written from a DIY floral designer's point of view, to inspire anyone to go green and make a beautiful bouquet with what's at hand, no matter the season. The Garden Writers Association has recognized Slow Flowers with a 2014 Silver Award of Achievement

Forever Flowers - Growing and arranging dried flowers (Hardcover, Second Edition): Ann Lindsay Forever Flowers - Growing and arranging dried flowers (Hardcover, Second Edition)
Ann Lindsay
R489 R454 Discovery Miles 4 540 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Learn how to grow and dry flowers, plants and herbs to createdried 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.

People of the Flower Market - A Year at New Covent Garden Flower Market (Hardcover): Simon Lycett People of the Flower Market - A Year at New Covent Garden Flower Market (Hardcover)
Simon Lycett; Photographs by Michelle Garrett
R539 R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Save R46 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This wonderful photographic record of the last year at the site of the New Covent Garden Flower Market, occupied since the 1960s before it moved to its new, more modern premises, captures the essence and heart of what makes a market: its amazing product - the exuberant blooms and foliage - along with the different characters that bring it life as they work there or visit it, as sellers and buyers and porters meet, trade, hustle and bustle, and share a joke. Simon Lycett has bought flowers for his floristry business from this Market for over 30 years, and it has become an essential, and much loved, part of his daily life. The market traders have become like family. Each day there, throughout the year, is different, as the ever-changing seasonal flowers and foliage of spring, summer, then autumn and finally Christmas arrives in the Market hall.

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