In Full Bloom: Fresh Flower Arrangements In 5 To 30 Minutes
Editorial Reviews
Canadian House & Home, November 1998
"In Full Bloom" is a how-to book of flower arrangements, helpfully divided into sections according the amount of time it takes to create them--5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes. Inside, find concise instructions, step-by-step photos, tips on colour composition and using contrast, plus lots of suggestions for containers beyond the expected. The ideas offered include some charming and unconventional options: eggplants used as sturdy holders for sunflowers; single rose blooms floating elegantly in wide-bowl wineglasses; a sculptural still life of bird-of-paradise stalks lodged in a stubby ginger jar; and a fresh green chrysanthemum used as a "standard" in a small flowerpot, surrounded by a "ground cover" of deep purple blossoms. It's ideal for the owners of cottage or cutting gardens, but this book can make you see the potential even in those ubiquitous corner-store bouquets.
Book Description
Although we enjoy having flowers in the home, most of us are at a loss beyond just bringing them home and putting them in a vase of water. Organized in four sections, "In Full Bloom" gives practical guidance to making arrangements in 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes with step-by-step, full-color instructions.
Over 40 creative arrangements have a straight-forward lists of all the materials required, from the flowers themselves to tools and containers. Advice on focal point, color, and texture; suggestions for foliage and placement; and strategies for stem support are accompanied by ideas for extending the longevity of the arrangement and how to handle seasonal variations.
In Full Bloom: Fresh Flower Arrangements In 5 To 30 Minutes
In Full Bloom: Fresh Flower Arrangements In 5 To 30 Minutes,Pamela Westland,Soma Books,1579590101,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Flower Arranging,Flower arrangement,Gardening/Plants,Pictorial works
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