In Full Bloom: Fresh Flower Arrangements In 5 To 30 Minutes

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 144 pages
• Published by: Soma Books May 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1579590101
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1579590109
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

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 thirty 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 thirty minutes with step-by-step, full-color instructions.

Over forty 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.