An inspiring and magical book full of personal stories and unexpected surprises that add unmeasurable value.
I ordered this book when there were very few reviews and had no idea that I would get so much enjoyment from this fanciful purchase.
While I had no specific expectations before I opened the book, I soon found myself relating and hoping to find a reference to Bouquets to Art in San Francisco, CA. Bouquets to Art has been a part of my "City things to do". I'm pretty sure it was very difficult to choose to list only eight museums, all of which are fabulous.
The book is full of possibilities for wonder and awe! I will never look at a red carnation without thinking of my recent visit to Museo Centro Leon's exhibit "Ser Oscar de la Renta".
I believe the magic in this book makes it possible for any reader find joy and inspiration each time they delve in.
Great coffee table book. I, too, will be gifting copies to friends and family.
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From the Publisher
FEATURING GORGEOUS PHOTOS OF MERRICK’S EXCEPTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
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DOZENS OF HOW-TOS, INCLUDING: ARRANGING FLOWERS LIKE A FARM GIRL
1. Pick the flowers yourself, even if it means forgoing big, showy blooms.
2. Look for interesting foliage that’s nuanced in color, beyond only green.
3. Use flowering herbs, vegetables, and all sorts of textural elements.
4. Include unopened buds, full blooms, and seedpods all from the same flower for botanical interest.
5. Don’t fuss. Farm girls swish everything together loosely without too much worry.
6. Plop a tied bouquet in a mason jar or old pitcher on the kitchen table.
7. Invite a friend over for a slice of pie, and send them home with the flowers. It’s the neighborly thing to do.
A GUIDE TO THE BEST MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD TO VISIT IF YOU LOVE FLOWERS, INCLUDING:
MARIANNE NORTH GALLERY AT KEW: This eye-popping gallery in Surrey, UK, displays richly painted tropical flower portraits captured in their native landscapes by the intrepid Victorian traveler and botanical artist Marianne North.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM: An enchanting art museum and courtyard garden in Boston disguised as the most exquisite life-size dollhouse, complete with singing canaries to provide a natural sound track.
NAMI KAWA CLOISONNÉ MUSEUM : A tiny museum for tiny flowers, this house museum in Kyoto, Japan is the workshop, home, and garden of nineteenth- century cloisonné artist Namikawa Yasuyuki.
NEUE GALERIE: This jewel box of a museum, located in New York City, is perhaps the most elegantly proportioned and presented in the world. Come for the superlative collection of Austrian and German art, but linger over the sublime lobby flower arrangements.
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO ARRANGING BASICS
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1. PREPARATION OF MATERIALSChoose a vase. Insert a frog or other supporting structure if needed. Fill the vase with water. Condition your flowers by removing any leaves that fall below the vase waterline, or that will detract from your arrangement. |
2. STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONUse leaves, branches, or a substantial mass of flowers to build your overall shape. By starting with sturdy stems, you create a firm base to support more delicate flowers. |
3. FOCAL FLOWERSThese are the most eye-catching blooms. Try placing one directly on the edge of the vase for both visual and mechanical stability. By cutting them to different lengths, you add dimension and levels to an arrangement. Once you have placed the focal flowers, smaller supporting flowers can be used to fill out your vase. |
4. GESTURAL FLOURISHFor levity and movement, add something unexpected: a wisp of tall, feathery grass; a tendril of vines; or a pair of tiny blooms dancing above a display. This finishing touch is a perfect chance to make a final splash with scale, providing a sense of whimsy with delicate stems that would otherwise be overwhelmed in an arrangement. |
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