Author, interior designer, and faux flower expert Stevie Storck is based out of York, Pennsylvania and has been featured in the Huffington Post, Susquehanna Style, Lancaster Online, and Houzz Also includes artist profiles of other talented designers and influencers in the floral industry Provides high-quality photography and helpful tips on design, color schemes, texture, technique, and composition Organized by season for year-round faux floral ideas Includes step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, such as flower arrangements, wreaths, garlands, wall hangings, and more Learn to make beautiful, long-lasting home décor accents and arrangements using affordable silk flowers that can be easily found in any craft store
"Today's best quality silk flowers are nearly impossible to distinguish from live blooms, and with minimal care they can last forever. In this ... book, ... Sylvia Hague shows how to create beautiful arrangements around specific color themes, while she also instructs in the basics of color theory and good design. ..."--Book flap.
A rose is a rose. But is it really? Take a closer look. Faux flowers have never looked so good, and today they're more popular than ever. Multihued hydrangeas, gossamer poppies, slender lilies, and hundreds of other varieties are widely available and incredibly lifelike. In this beautifully illustrated guide, floral designer Richard Kollath and writer Ed McCann demonstrate how easy it is to use faux flowers to add lasting, blooming color to every room of the house. A collection of anemones in tiny glass bottles cheers up a sunny windowsill. A lush arrangement of ranunculus in a ceramic cachepot brightens a corner nook, and a table arrangement of red hibiscus blossoms and candles sets an exotic mood for a dinner party. These are just a few of the more than 100 simple ideas in Faux Flowers. With tips on designing, constructing, and displaying the arrangements, full-color photographs, unique container ideas, and an extensive suppliers list, Faux Flowers is the ultimate guide to creating beautiful arrangements that last.
"...forty simple, stylish, beautifully informal ideas for displaying flowers in your home, with a season-by-season color directory, an introduction to the basics of flower care, and gorgeous color photographs".
Create your own beautiful flower arrangements with this illustrated guide featuring simple techniques, expert advice, and designs for every occasion. Full of lush photography and creative inspiration, this practical guide features more than thirty-five designs for simple floral table decorations. Covering a wide variety of styles, each project includes step-by-step instructions plus tips for working with fresh cut flowers or silk flowers. Featuring expert advice from a team of award-winning master florists, this volume includes: Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, Mother's Day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties. Step-by-step advice on how to create each chic and unique design, with a helpful visual breakdown of the elements needed for each arrangement. An essential techniques section covers the basics of flower arranging, from selecting and handling flowers to the best flower arranging tools.
Filled with practical advice, innovative ideas, and handy lists of botanicals, Ohrbach's latest book takes the mystery out of flower arranging. Readers with green thumbs--and even those without--will discover easy-to-follow ideas for everything from gardens to table decorations. 180 full-color photos.
Presents complete patterns and step-by-step instructions for creating an ingenious assortment of eighteen easy-to-make handmade bags in a variety of shapes and styles, from handbags to tote bags, that can be tailored to ones individual taste and color choice.
The craft of faux flower arranging is ready for a contemporary update--and Melody Thompson, a Texas Master Florist, is just the person to do it. Founder of a successful Austin, Texas floral boutique, Melody has extensive experience creating personal and original designs for weddings and special events. Here, she reveals her secrets for getting professional results in less than one hour. Vivid color photos display 40 beautiful and varied arrangements and styles for accents, centerpieces, wreaths, topiaries, and bouquets.