Book Description
Fresh, dried, or silk flower designs bloom in lavish photographs, and the wonderfully detailed question and answer format shows how to realize them. Get the basics on inexpensive tools, flower care and conditioning, materials, and techniques. An array of imaginative arrangements include ones that incorporate branches or candles and combine a potted plant with fresh flowers.


From the Back Cover
Displaying flowers is an art, but one that anyone can learn. You'll be surprised at how lovely your arrangements are--both dried and fresh--when you know the tricks of the trade. These simple techniques will enable you to handcraft designs to brighten your home and to offer as gifts. Each project builds upon the next, teaching you a new skill. No matter the time of year or the occasion, you'll have the perfect arrangements to suit it.


About the Author
About the Authors
Ruby & Begonia--a very unique store--is the kind of place where you find ideas that are simple and creative, and that can be temporary or last a lifetime. Some of the items for sale are vintage, while others are handcrafted by the country's finest artisans, a fabulous mix that keeps their customers coming back for more, time and time again.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Even if you've never made a flower arrangement before, your first time can be a successful one. A host of styles of fresh, dried, or silk flowers parade across the pages in lavish designer photographs, while the techniques you need appear in exactly the steps you require. You get the basics about inexpensive tools and methods of flower care and conditioning, as well as a short course in materials. But, the real excitement comes as you find imaginative suggestions for whatever occasion arises--a table centerpiece, holiday wreath, hairpiece garland, tree ornaments, fall or spring basket, wedding bouquet, boutonniere, flower ball, floral wall sconce, gift package topper, and so many more. There's also a section to help you select just the right vase, bottle, pillar, background foliage, trellis supports, foam, wire--everything you need to provide breathtaking and imaginative floral celebrations for any occasion-the very first time.

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