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At its heart, the Japanese art of ikebana is about celebrating an intimate connection with nature. To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons, favor unassuming blooms and branches, seek balance and simplicity, and remain fully present in the moment. It is a beautiful, pure antidote to our age of distraction and excess.
Honoring the lineage of ikebana while making the art their own, Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba of Studio Mondine show...
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The Japanese Art of Flower ArrangingIkebana, or Japanese flower arranging, is more than simply putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together. Written by renowned Ikebana expert Shozo Sato, Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers is a classic Ikebana text updated for modern readers. Ikebana history and styles. Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers...
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A celebration of an iconic bloom, Lilacs offers advice on how to care for and propagate these exquisite flowers. Naomi Slade explores a wide range of different lilac species and cultivars, all beautifully photographed by Georgianna Lane — showcasing not only Syringa's delightful shades of purple and mauve but also the whites, blues and yellows. Announcing the changing of the seasons and the coming of summer, Lilacs are ubiquitous both within gardens...
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The Flower Fix presents wild inspiration and modern arrangements by Swallows and Damsons florist Anna Potter, with beautiful photography by India Hobson.
Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energise, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with 26 tailor-made combinations of flowers to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood.
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You think you want to be a florist?Floristry/ Florists isn't just for Women because in my experience there are as much men then women in Floristryin Europe it is properly more men then women also demonstrators are men as well. If you are good at art you would properly be good at it.This book explains all about my personal experiences of being in the floristry industry, fromhow to I would make the floristry designs for weddings to funerals giving a...
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Since 1973, “Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins” have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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The true meaning of Ikebana the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement is the ability to take a few beautiful flowers and plans and tastefully present them in very simple containers to decorate your home. Whether for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or a special birthday or anniversary Japanese Ikebana for Every Season simplifies and demystifies this ancient art by presenting 53 elegantly simple arrangements that anyone can create at anytime...
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You think you want to be a florist part 2Floristry/ Florists isn't just for Women because in my experience there are as much men then women in Floristryin Europe it is properly more men then women also demonstrators are men as well. If you are good at art you would properly be good at it.This book explains all about my personal experiences of being in the floristry industry, fromhow to I would make the floristry designs for weddings to funerals
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He aquí como realizar espléndidos centros de mesa y guirnaldas, bonitas cestas y cestitas, ramos, detalles, etc. utilizando flores, frutas y hortalizas. En este libro encontrará ideas para cada estación: decoraciones primaverales y estivales, composiciones aromáticas y perfumadas para la casa y para la mesa y también para lucirlas en cualquier ocasión. Instrucciones claras para reproducir los modelos ilustrados, con indicación de las flores...
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Las flores poseen la extraña capacidad de comunicar alegría, optimismo, bienestar e incluso sentimientos muy intensos y profundos. El arte de la composición floral permite aumentar esta fuerza comunicativa y obtener una expresión plena de belleza, gracia, riqueza y armonía. Con esta guía, aprenderá a confeccionar guirnaldas, centros e indicadores de mesa, jarrones, cestos, ramos para colgar, floreros y bandejas con flores, hojas, frutas, cintas,...
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Whether you want to create a beautiful wreath from scratch or quickly adorn a pre-made wreath base, you'll find all the instruction you need in “Making Holiday Wreaths”. Learn how to make a boxwood wreath entwined with holly and ivy to grace the front door. Craft balsam wreaths to fill your home with the sweet scent of the forest. Hang gaily decorated wreaths from doors, windows, and mirror frames, or display them on mantels and tabletops. And...
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Cut, place and embellish. With the easy 3-step technique and design guidelines in Easy Ikebana, making an extraordinary flower arrangement is that simple!
You don't need exotic flowers or expensive vases to create a stunning floral arrangement. Even a single flower from your garden or local market, combined with a simple container that matches its size and shape, will result in a uniquely beautiful addition to your space. Water, a pair of scissors,...
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Add the vibrant colors and exotic blooms of orchids to your houseplant haven! It's easier than you think with the help of Orchid Modern. Marc Hachadourian, the curator of the orchid collection at the New York Botanical Garden, shares his secrets to successfully growing these sometimes-finicky houseplants. Besides the basics, you'll learn his top 120 orchid picks for green and not-so-green thumbs. Ten inspirational, step-by-step projects, including...
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With over 200 color photographs and helpful commentary Tropical Colors showcases the diverse flower arranging and design of Thailand. Flowers have always been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Thailand and a constant reminder of the country's Buddhist heritage and identity. As in other Asian cultures, flowers are lavishly used in Thailand to mark rituals and rites of passage; they are indispensable in age-old acts of worship, in celebrations,...
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Use fresh flowers to make a dramatic difference in your home…and dazzle with the power of flowers when you entertain! Decorating with Flowers celebrates the latest trends in contemporary floral design with a tropical twist. Featuring inspired table settings and installations, this extraordinary flower arranging book will encourage you to create your own unforgettable floral creations. Be inspired to conjure a magical setting for group entertaining...
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This Japanese gardening book is a practical, concise guide to flower arranging or Ikebana. Illustrated with dozens of helpful photographs and diagrams, this flower arranging handbook provides full and comprehensive treatment of the various forms of Moribana and Heiki style arrangements. Each lesson is given in detail step by step with accompanying sketches, showing clearly what should be done as the arrangement progresses towards completion. The photographs...
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Secrets of the Houseplant Hunters
Terrain's plant experts travel the world in search of the most unusual and interesting houseplants. In this inspiring and practical guide, they share their favorite specimens: exotic and eclectic ferns, like the skeleton fork, a primitive (and unfussy) predecessor to the family; new aroids to feed that monstera obsession; and adventurous trailing plants like dischidia, which is found cascading from tree branches...
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Learn all about bonsai tree design and care with this comprehensive Japanese bonsai gardening book. Japanese miniature landscapes and, particularly, dwarf trees-"bonsai," as they are frequently called even in the West-have long been admired throughout the world. It may come as a surprise to inexperienced gardeners but the creation and care of bonsai is a comparatively simple art which can actually be systematically taught rather than, as in earlier...
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Learn to design and maintain a bountiful flower garden at home with this comprehensive guide on everything from planting to flower arranging.
In this book, brimming with inspirational photographs, interior stylist Clare Nolan reveals her secrets for growing a colorful, fragrant garden and using it to create spectacular floral displays for the home all year-round. Clare takes the mystery out of the growing process, offering clear advice on choosing...
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How to Create Stunning Living Centerpieces
Adapted from plant designer Baylor Chapman's “The Plant Recipe Book”, here are thirty projects for beautiful planted centerpieces. Instead of picking up fresh-cut flowers from the supermarket or florist, discover how to create lasting flower arrangements using living plants. From plant designer Baylor Chapman, here are thirty projects for beautiful centerpieces. Each project specifies the type and number...
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