The Flower Recipe Book: 100 Magical, Sculptural, Seasonal Arrangements

This book is satisfyingly thick without weighing a ton, and begins with brief discussions of your toolbox, proper techniques for preparing flowers, and (my favorite feature) an "ingredient chart" indicating the many functions of different plant types in an arrangement, such as focal flower or "bits". The book presents 43 varieties of flowers, a plethora of containers, and multitudes of design arrangements. It includes your typical florist flowers, of course, but also many unusual ones, as well as other plant species. Examples include vegetables, pomegranates, thistles, cherry tomatoes, acorns, artichokes, herbs, green chestnuts, sugared grapes, fall leaves, berries from shrubs, succulents, viburnum berries, fruit, and eucalyptus. Containers include common and uncommon vases, such as cans, jars, and ceramics; but also boxes; shallow dishes; a galvanized metal 3-tiered shop tray; log slices; teapots and pitchers; test tubes; trophies; milk jugs and buckets; baskets; wreaths, leis, and bouquets. Plant sources are presented by type in alphabetical order, and paired with other plants that will work well with them. In addition to the full-page color photos, the arrangements are presented in recipe format: so many branches of this and so many stalks of that, as well as suggestions for a small selection of suitable containers. The only way to go wrong is to not have the listed plant sources or container options. I found the arrangements to be artistic, innovative, creative, novel, colorful, and beautiful. There are so many gorgeous arrangements from which to choose to photograph that it's hard to begin. I would definitely recommend this book to whomever has a garden big enough to actually make the flower arrangements, or to whomever is an avid armchair gardener. This book rates 10⭐️

Surpisingly, many authors don't create book covers that are ideal for "coffee table" style. This book, however, is thoughtfully put together from cover to cover, each page is an artwork in itself. I keep this on my kitchen counter because it's simply beautiful and inspirational. The contents contain beautiful shots of elegant arrangements, including some how-to tips. Thick pages, gorgeous ink/color display. One of my favorite purchases last year.

I use it to draw and paint the flowers. I’m no much of a cook.

Beautiful and inspiring ideas! I love the general flower information and pictures in this book. I also love that there are multiple ideas for the same flowers that range from simple to complicated. A lot of the flowers pictured in this book are very expensive or hard to find, so that is a con. Overall it has great ideas for using unexpected items to make gorgeous arrangements and tips for beginners. The pictures and styling are beautiful!

I can’t get enough of this book. Beautiful photos, clear and instructive for floral arranging. There are simple arrangements for those newer to bouquets, and larger and more detailed arrangements for those with more experience! I can’t put this book down, love the inspiration it provides.

This book came in excellent shape. Not bent or damaged at all. The interior is full of beautiful photos and very useful information. It begins by detailing basic instructions, pointers, and tools that are helpful in making arrangements. Very aesthetically pleasing, nicely organized, and easy to understand. It impressed a number of relatives of the gift recipient and is a great book for a coffee table. Well worth the money!

Such a gorgeous and inspiring book for art projects and floral arranging. Stunning photos.

This is a beautiful book, however searching for a particular page is frustrating due to many pages without page numbers. Maybe the designers were going for an artsy look, but in this instance it didn't work!

Recomiendo 100%, no tuve problemas con el envío y llego en perfectas condiciones. El libro es de pasta dura y tiene muchas imágenes. Es un libro muy visual y descriptivo para aprender a hacer distintos arreglos florales. Está en inglés, pero es fácil de leer. Soy de México y en el libro se usan algunas flores que se consideran aquí más exóticas o no tan comunes pero sigue siendo un buen libro guía y es muy bonito. Además de práctico lo puedo usar como decorativo .

Simple yet stunning flower arrangements. I have bought many books about this but this book is the best. Just with everyday flowers, leaves and foliage and a harmonious color mixing Alethea and Jill managed to bring out the best in each of them.

A book that even a non reader will enjoy as excellent photographs that encourage both experienced & budding florists!!

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Ist zwar auf Englisch, aber anhand der Bilder kann man die verschiedenen Blumen- Sträuße sehr gut nachvollziehen Jede Blume wird in 3 Varianten angeboten, in unterschiedlichen Gefäßen, sehr individuell und geschmackvoll, Sträuße sind auch nicht zu extravagant.. Für Blumen Liebhaberinnen sehr zu empfehlen, mit vielen Tipps und Tricks … Immer wieder schön anzuschauen, auch als Coffee Table Book ansprechend