Flower Arranging Made Simple: 40 Fabulous Ideas to Make at Home

Do you wish you had more confidence in arranging flowers, whether for a simple vase, a dinner party, or even a buttonhole for a special event? Jamie Aston guides beginners or experienced arrangers through 40 exciting and achievable projects, each one broken down into steps that are simple to follow at home. Try swirling some tulips inside a fishbowl, dotting some miniature vases on the bedside table, or filling a row of vases with orchids to make a statement. Flowers make gorgeous gifts—impress your friends with a hand-tied bouquet or a fabulous arrangement in a hatbox. The section on simple wedding flowers covers everything from bouquets to buttonholes, and there are also ideas for special occasions such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, plus wreaths and garlands to bring seasonal sparkle to any home. Each project is broken down into clear step-by-step pictures and instructions with variations for other flowers and shades. Jamie also gives plenty of design tips and discusses how to use vases to their best effect, combine colors, and get started with floristry tools and techniques.