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Galanthomania: Snowdrops by Hanneke Van Dijk

$79.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art

Snowdrops are incredibly popular flowers and are even becoming a collector's item. People are prepared to pay high prices for snowdrop bulbs at auctions and on the internet. But among growers and collectors, both professional and amateur, there is a continuing need for reliable information. This book is a must for all snowdrop lovers. It provides an alphabetic overview, including photos, of 500 snowdrop varieties, together with a useful key for identification. Also included are portraits of important figures in the world of snowdrops. ...Show more

Experimental Flowers in Watercolour by Ann Blockley

$54.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons. Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt and gold paint. Divided by seasons into four sections, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour is a practical and inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level. ...Show more

The Flower Expert by McHarg Fleur

$55.00 NZD

Category: Floral Art

Fleur McHarg has cultivated a lifelong obsession with flowers, their colors, shapes and, uses. Guided by the wisdom of Constance Spry, the trailblazing twentieth- century florist, McHarg believes in letting flowers be the stars of the show by working with the natural shape of a flower or branch.With mor e than twenty-five years of experience in creating unique floral arrangements for every kind of event imaginable, McHarg demonstrates how breathtaking floral displays are created. Her astute flower philosophy reveals her unique synesthetic take on color and the personalities of each flower. She explains why certain arrangements work while others don't, offers tips on color selection and color blending, and reveals her favorite flowers to use for each occasion. Through McHarg's guidance and color inspiration readers learn how to showcase flowers for startling impact. The Flower Expert is a stunning celebration of color and the artistry behind contemporary and classic floral arrangement styles. ...Show more

Flora Magnifica : The Art of Flowers in Four Seasons by Makoto Azuma

$70.00 NZD

Category: Floral Art

This sumptuous book is not a reference work, nor it is simply a collection of beautiful owers. It is the product of a longstanding collaboration between renowned ower artist Makoto and botanical photographer Shunsuke Shiinoki. Working together, they have selected hundreds of plant species and arranged t hem in striking combinations that could never exist in the natural world, so creating a unique oral aesthetic. The result is a series of dense, luxuriant images, rich in colour and texture, in which nature and arti ce are skilfully mingled. ...Show more

Rachel Ashwell: My Floral Affair by Rachel Ashwell

$49.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art

Discover Rachel Ashwell's floral inspirations and the unique touch she brings to interiors in her first book dedicated to flowers, a deeply-held passion come to life.   Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of Rachel Ashwell's world and her designs. From her showcase rose garden in Califo rnia, she set out with photographer Amy Neunsinger to capture the full-blown romance of the quintessential English country house, the dramatic colorways of northern Europe, and the faded opulence of a Parisian apartment. This is the story of that magical journey, which takes us through a variety of beautiful spaces large and small, some ornate and others simple. Every aspect of floral accents is showcased, from wallpaper to fabrics, floors to ceilings, architectural details, lighting and, of course, flower arrangements, some breathtaking and some simple... but all beautiful in their own right. ...Show more

In Full Flower Inspired Designs by Floral's New Creatives by Gemma Ingalls

$89.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art

This gorgeously photographed volume celebrates the most influential floral designers today.   In Full Flower is a compilation of a new wave in contemporary floral design, featuring artists who combine traditional techniques with an organic, free-form, "back-to-nature" style. The opposite of buttone d-up and manicured arrangements, this survey includes over twenty of the most celebrated and influential artists across the United States who are rewriting the rules of floral design.   In Full Flower is the first overview of artists working in this aesthetic. Gorgeous photographs depict the artists' process as well as final designs, captured both as still lifes and environments. In addition, the wanderlust-inducing gardens and inspired interiors exhibit both rustic and urban eco-chic--simple luxury living embodied by these artists that all homeowners will appreciate.   With over 300 original color images and short writing on each artists' inspirations and philosophies, this spectacularly inspiring floral survey will be treasured by lovers of beautiful flowers and interiors alike. ...Show more

Flowers Every Day: Inspired Florals for Home, Gifts and Gatherings by Florence Kennedy

$37.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art

Florence Kennedy offers a unique, modern approach to flower arranging: Breaking away from the stiff structure and formality of traditional floral displays, her floristry style is practical, accessible and achievable. In Flowers for Everyday Living, Florence shows how to create stylish flower arrangement s at home. Divided into four main chapters - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter - the projects are inspired by the comely joys of home, friendship and family gatherings, and are all constructed using seasonal flowers and foliage. Explained step-by-step, the easy-to-follow projects range from simple hand-tied bouquets and vase arrangements, to floral chandeliers, wedding decorations and festive garlands and wreaths. All the core skills are covered, from sourcing your blooms, choosing your hues, working with wire and floral foam and conditioning both flowers and foliage. Florence's stylish collection of seasonally inspired projects and hard-earned know-how will help complete beginners, flower enthusiasts and florists looking for new ideas. Flowers for Everyday Living is the must-have book for anyone who loves having flowers in their home and revels in sharing them with others. Word count: 18,000 ...Show more

Rosie Sanders' Flowers: A Celebration of Botanical Art by Rosie Sanders

$69.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art

Flowers by Rosie Sanders is a large-format book that showcases over 80 of her finest flower paintings in exquisite detail. Often compared to the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Rosie Sanders's botanical paintings lie at the extreme end of botanical art - they exude dynamism and sensuality in every brushstroke and their richness of colour sets her apart from her contemporaries. In this beautifully illustrated book, Rosie exhibits a selection of flowers, from tulips to orchids, roses to irises, anemones to amaryllis, and illuminates them with fascinating and skillful uses of perspective and light. This large-format book showcases her finest paintings in exquisite detail and they are accompanied by excellent and accessible scientific commentary. Also included is an introduction by renowned Swiss botanist Dr. Andreas Honegger. This book is perfect for artists want to get a closer look at a master's brushstrokes, textures and colour in paintings, or readers who are interested in contemporary botanical art. Chapters include: 1. Diversity in the Garden 2. Dark Flowers: the Magic of Night 3. A Fascination of Orchids 4. Lilies in Spring 5. Varieties of Belladonna 6. In Search of the Black Iris. ...Show more

The Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms by Erin Benzakein; Julie Chai (As told to); Michele M. Waite (By (photographer))

$59.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art | Reading Level: General Adult

The Cut Flower Garden Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. A stunning flower book: This beautiful guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms to create show-stopping arrangements. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Cut Flower Garden is equal parts instruction and inspiration--a book overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. Find inspiration in this lush flower book: Irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite blooms Tips for growing in a variety of spaces and climates Step-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic floral d cor for every season If you liked Paris in Bloom, you'll love Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden. ...Show more

Handpicked - Simple, Sustainable, Seasonal Flower Arrangements by Ingrid Carozzi; Paul Brissman (By (photographer)); Eva Nyqvist (Text by)

$40.00 NZD

Category: Floral Art | Reading Level: General Adult

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. ...Show more

The Flower Book by Rachel Siegfried; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

$65.00 NZD

Category: Floral Art

A celebration of gorgeous flowers for your home and the ideal gift for those who love giving, receiving, and arranging flowers. Flower farmer and floral designerRachel Siegfriedcelebrates, bloom by bloom, the loveliest flowers for the home, with beautiful close-up photography that reveals the flowers' i ntricate colours, shapes, and textures. She takes you through the seasons, from spring tulips to summer sweet peas and autumn dahlias, recommending how to select the best flowers, keep them fresh at home, and display each one to celebrate its natural beauty. Her vintage-style flower arrangements are inspired by her love of the English country garden and the hedgerows around her Oxfordshire flower farm. The Flower Bookis a gift, as beautiful as a flower bouquet, but it will last forever. Embrace the beauty of locally grown flowers and be inspired by Rachel's natural, rustic designs. ...Show more

Caroles Flower Truck (Stickered Stock)

$29.99 NZD

Category: Floral Art