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- Hardcover: 288 pages ; Dimensions (in
inches): 1.06 x 12.06 x 9.35
- Publisher: HarperCollins; ISBN:
0067575137; (October 1997)
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Book Description
Nothing lights up a room like flowers.
Whether it's baby's
breath draped on a table at a wedding reception, clusters of daffodils in
small pots scattered throughout a living room or a bucket of sunflowers on
a picnic table, a strategically placed bouquet has the power to create a
mood and make us feel special.
Unfortunately, most of
us don't know how to display flowers properly, and they often end up
clumsily thrown together in a vase.
In A Passion for Flowers, Carolyne Roehm teaches readers how
to create arrangements that set off a flower's natural beauty.
She discusses the overall features of dozens of the most popular
flowers and helps readers understand how these elements relate to each
other.
Though the book is filled with ideas for brightening holidays and
special occasions, Roehm stresses that the magic of flowers should be
enjoyed year-round. Organized by season to profile the blossoms as they
come into their glory, bouquet "recipes" with step-by-step
instructions are sprinkled throughout along with special care instructions
for more sensitive blooms.
Sections detailing containers, conditioning flowers and elements of
floral design are included at the end of the book.
A Passion for Flowers features 250 breathtaking photographs
and is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration that will help
readers stop and smell the roses every day.
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