Download or read book Vintage Flowers written by Vic Brotherson and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-12-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful and romantic, Vic Brotherson's flower arrangements focus on traditional, seasonal blooms and foliage, such as alchemilla, lavender, hellebore, peonies and hydrangeas, and perfectly match the vintage pitchers, planters, old glass and retro, charity-shop finds she uses both for displays and as a major source of inspiration. From simple posies to glorious garlands and stunning centrepieces for a Christmas banquet, Vintage Flowers demonstrates just how easy it is to transform a handful of fresh cuttings into arrangements that instantly feel at home and complement the look of a room. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions on using florist foam and chicken wire to making a garland, wreath and hand-tied bunch, plus tips on how to select and condition flowers for longevity, how to pin the perfect corsage, wiring flowers for your hair and how to get the most from your budget, Vintage Flowers promises fabulous results every time.

Download or read book Floristry Now written by Paula Pryke and published by Jacqui Small. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The defining characteristic of Paula Pryke’s work is her consummate use of colour; her bold colour choices rendered her work unique and innovative in the infancy of her career, and throughout her work she has never failed to challenge and excite. Where Paula leads, others follow. In this invaluable book Paula shares her colour secrets; she explores colour influences, the psychological effects of personal responses, and gives very practical tips based on her own experience and personal skill set regarding how to use and combine colours. Above all, she shares her many wonderful designs with the intention to inspire and inform the reader.

Download or read book Petal written by Adriana Picker and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of floral wonder from botanical artist Adriana Picker, Petal: The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye reveals the colours, details and unique sculptural beauty of nature's most remarkable creations. Now in a special edition with a beautiful new cover. Adriana Picker has curated specimens from all over the world to celebrate through her stunning illustrations, accompanied by writer Nina Rousseau's words on the folklore, fame and meaning of both favourite blooms and herbaceous curiosities. Petal features over two hundred flowers from twenty-seven plant families - from elegant roses to otherworldly orchids and magnificent magnolias - as well as a dedicated chapter for unusual specimens.

Download or read book Field Flower Vase written by Chelsea Fuss and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Floral expert Chelsea Fuss shows you how to make beautiful, natural arrangements with foraged and seasonal greenery, branches, and flowers Based on her extraordinarily popular flower-arranging workshops, Chelsea Fuss’s first book combines an alluring sense of place with everything readers need to know to forage, gather, and arrange fresh and dried botanicals. Each arrangement is addictively easy to make, and the featured centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, and bouquets are designed to bring the perfect amount of scent, color, and atmosphere to a room. The book features 28 eco-friendly floral projects, all using natural materials in lieu of floral foam and wire. Each arrangement is accompanied by foraging tips that can be applied to different locales. Photographed in the author’s small village in Portugal, the book overflows with atmospheric images of flowers and foliage in the landscape to inspire readers to walk local trails (even if that just means the stalls of a city market) and gather ingredients in a pastime that is as much self-care and meditation as it is a practical pursuit.

Download or read book Notebook Pink Rose Floral Notebook 8 5 X 11 written by Joy Tree Joy Tree Journals and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Write all your notes and ideas into this lovely pink rose floral notebook (journal).- SIZE: 8.5 x 11 (Large).- PAPER: Lined Paper: 55 Pages (Ruled on the front and back).- COVER: Soft Cover.- PATTERN: Roses.- COLOR: Pink and Light Green (Matte).

Download or read book Paris in Bloom written by Georgianna Lane and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Get ready for a beauty overload. It’s food for the soul, it’s a book of dreams and details, of flowers so perfect you want to hug them to you.” —Carla Coulson, author of Paris Tango Paris—City of Love, City of Light, City of Flowers. From elegant floral boutiques to lively flower markets to glorious blooming trees and expansive public gardens, flowers are the essential ingredient to the lush sensory bouquet that is Parisian life. With beautiful photography, Paris in Bloom transports readers on a stunning floral tour of the city, and provides recommendations to the best flower markets and a detailed guide to spring blooms. Timeless in content, Paris in Bloom is a book for Paris lovers to savor again and again, one to keep on the nightstand to conjure fond memories of their first visit and inspire dreams of the next. “Brilliantly captures the splendor of French fleurs with lush photographs and elegant prose . . . A masterpiece!” —Laura Dowling, former chief floral designer at the White House “I don’t know how Georgianna does it. She manages to make Paris, already the most beautiful city in the world, appear even more charming, more elegant and more beautiful than it already is . . . Paris in Bloom is filled with a veritable carpet of pinks and whites, pastels and green portraits that make me let out an audible sigh of joy. This book can re-inspire you to believe that yes, life really is quite beautiful.” —Doni Belau, author of Paris Cocktails “Destined to become a classic of its type, Paris in Bloom is Georgianna Lane’s love letter to Paris and to flowers.”—Gray Levett, editor of Nikon Owner magazine

Download or read book The Flower Recipe Book written by Alethea Harampolis and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flower arranging has never been simpler or more enticing. The women behind Studio Choo, the hottest floral design studio in the country, have created a flower-arranging bible for today's aesthetic. Filled with an array of stunning, easy-to-find flowers, it features 400 photos, more than 40 step-by-step instructions, and useful tips throughout. The arrangements run the gamut of styles and techniques: some are wild and some are structured; some are time-intensive and some are astonishingly simple. Each one is paired with a "flower recipe"; ingredients lists specify the type and quantity of blooms needed; clear instructions detail each step; and hundreds of photos show how to place every stem. Readers will learn how to work with a single variety of flower to great effect, and to create vases overflowing with layered blooms. To top it off, the book is packed with ideas for unexpected vessels, seasonal buying guides, a source directory, a flower care primer, and all the design techniques readers need to know. Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo are the founders of Studio Choo, a San Francisco-based floral design studio that serves up fresh, wild, and sophisticated flower arrangements for any occasion. Their work has been featured in publications such as Sunset, Food & Wine, and Veranda and in the blog Design*Sponge.

Download or read book Handpicked written by Ingrid Carozzi and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn DIY floral arranging from a veteran florist, with photographs, tools and tips for making your own responsibly-sourced designs. Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements. Whether you want to learn how to work with chicken wire and tape to create a simple framework or try your hand at arranging delicate and oversize blooms, Carozzi offers a detailed tutorial on her tricks of the trade. Readers are encouraged to source, make, or upcycle unexpected containers, such as rough-hewn wooden crates or vintage pots, jars, and vases. Full of natural floral compositions that marry the modern with the rustic, Handpicked is a lushly photographed, practical guide to creating your own exceptional flower arrangements at home.

Download or read book A Writer s Notebook written by Ralph Fletcher and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions. Perfect for classrooms, A Writer’s Notebook gives budding writers a place to keep track of all the little things they notice every day. Young writers will love these useful tips for how to use notes and jottings to create stories and poems of their own.

Download or read book Charlotte Moss Flowers written by Charlotte Moss and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned interior designer and tastemaker Charlotte Moss celebrates flowers and offers endless inspiration in their use as glorious additions to decorating, entertaining, and everyday living. Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors--with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers, and placing blossoms around the house. An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room's bedside table, lavish floral displays for parties and holidays, single stems adding life to any corner of a room--Moss has been photographing her flower arrangements for over a decade. This book is a celebration of her artistry and a testament to flowers as part of day-to-day life. From Moss's grander displays in the city to her more informal and breezy creations at her home in the country, as well as in the refined interiors of her clients, the visual result is a chronicle of the myriad ways flowers provide inspiration--indoors and out. Readers will be further motivated as Moss describes the contributions of past tastemakers: Gloria Vanderbilt for her ingenious use of floral patterns in her licensed products, Pauline de Rothschild for her fantastic tablescapes, Bunny Mellon for her profusive use of topiaries, Constance Spry for the use of inventive containers and for her groundbreaking artistry, and Lady Bird Johnson for her embrace of the simple, exquisite wildflower. With nature as her muse, Moss implores us to create the backdrop for a life well lived, imbuing every day with flair, beauty, and elegance.

Download or read book Classic Floral Designs written by Ed Smith and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any flower lover can produce breathtaking arrangements--it's just a matter of applying the principles of good design. A lushly photographed guide to contemporary and traditional styles explains how to learn basic skills and ordinary materials. Over 30 designs are on display, with every step for producing them in both fresh and silk flowers. See how to choose the right container (baskets, clear glass, bubble bowls, tall vases) and shape (round, fan, horizontal, vertical, right triangle). Assemble your own versions of arrangements like Seasonal Delights, Springtime Garden, Summer Pitcher, Waterfall, Fruit Compote, Garden Romance, Framed Florals, Christmas Gathering, and Golden Glow. Add special effects--candles, water features, topiaries--to highlight any event from a holiday party to a wedding theme.

Download or read book Funny You Should Ask How to Publish Low Content Books written by Lori Culwell and published by Get Creative, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Make Money Publishing Notebooks, Journals, and More on Amazon! Heard about publishing no-content and low-content books on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), but don’t know where to start? Are you curious about selling notebooks, journals, planners, logbooks, sketchbooks, or other types of books on Amazon KDP? In Funny You Should Ask: How to Publish Low-Content Books, Amazon bestselling author Lori Culwell provides a start-to-finish blueprint for breaking into the low-content publishing business. You'll discover how to generate ideas, validate niches, research your competition, and promote your work in this highly lucrative and ever-expanding publishing field. With the help of a blank practice journal included in the guide, you’ll also learn how to create the ideal low-content book, honing your design skills and focusing your areas of expertise, so that when you find your "hit niche," you'll be off and running! In Funny You Should Ask: How to Publish Low-Content Books, you’ll learn: — What, exactly, is low content publishing? — The one big mistake most low-content publishers make when first starting out — Where to find low-content book templates — How to come up with book ideas — The difference between no-content and low-content publishing — How Kindle Direct Publishing fits into all of this — How to start low-content publishing for free (or at a very low cost) — 13 of bestselling low-content books (some of which might surprise you!) — How to expand your brand once you find your “hit niche” — How to advertise and promote your books And so much more! PLUS, you’ll receive a BONUS of 30 days of researched and verified niches! Funny You Should Ask: How to Publish Low-Content Books is for anyone who loves books and wants to earn extra money selling them. Whether you’re an author trying to branch out, a designer or artist trying to repurpose your designs, a student who wants to publish notebooks for extra income, or a teacher with a ton of great ideas for homeschooling material, the strategies described in this book will get you started earning passive income on Amazon’s KDP platform. Part of the “Funny You Should Ask” series, in which Lori Culwell makes everything easy to understand in her trademark “snarky yet informative” style!

Download or read book The Wedding Book written by Mindy Weiss and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Idea Book. The How-to Book. The Everything Book. It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to help you bring your dream wedding to life, no matter how big or small your budget. The Wedding Book is: Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer An insider source for stretching budgets and negotiating contracts A digital-savvy friend for making the most of Instagram, Etsy, Pinterest, and wedding planning websites and apps A wise shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, dress shopping, lingerie, tents, Uber, insurance, porta-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, and thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer. Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines.

Download or read book 2017 DEBBIES BOOK R 29th Edition EBOOK written by Debbie Hemela and published by Debbies Book, Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 2285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017 Debbies Book® 29th Edition Full Database eBook 5 ways to experience Debbies Book®! • Physical book for users who want to hold it in their hands • Printable book for users who want to print certain pages • Tablet-friendly eBook for users who love their iPads and eReaders • Mobile App for iOS & Android Devices • Blog featuring how-tos, vendors and news The book is organized by categories in alphabetical order. Listings for Prop Houses and Costume Rental Houses are shortened to one or two lines to save space. Their full contact information is located within the Prop House and Costume Rental Houses categories only.

Download or read book The Posy Book Garden Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story written by Teresa H. Sabankaya and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Like a favorite recipe, a posy is meant to be savored and shared. Try it yourself, and … welcome a bit of floral enchantment into your life.” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and plants meant to convey a message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration, or thyme for bravery. These floral poems have become Teresa Sabankaya’s signature. Brides want them for their weddings, but a posy is a lovely gift any time of year, and one that readers can easily put together from their garden or with blooms from their local florist. In The Posy Book, Sabankaya shares step-by-step instructions, floral recipes for more than 20 posies, and ideas for seasonal variations. A modern floral dictionary, with 12 original paintings by celebrated illustrator Maryjo Koch, will help readers craft their own posies filled with personal meaning.

Download or read book 2015 Debbies Book 27th Edition EBOOK written by Debbie Hemela and published by Debbies Book, Inc. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 2055 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2015 of Debbies Book® 27th Edition Full Database EBOOK 5 ways to experience Debbies Book®! • Physical book for users who want to hold it in their hands • Printable book for users who want to print certain pages • Tablet-friendly eBook for users who love their iPads and eReaders • Mobile App for iOS & Android Devices • Daily blog featuring vendors and news The book is organized by categories in alphabetical order. Listings for Prop Houses and Costume Rental Houses are shortened to one or two lines to save space. Their full contact information is located within the Prop House and Costume Rental Houses categories only.

Download or read book Argos catalogue 1989 1990 old vintage book written by KCC and published by Andrew Hotch. This book was released on with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argos catalogue 1989 -1990 old vintage book