Vintage Flowers
Vintage Flowers

Author: Vic Brotherson

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2018-12-27

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0857837370

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Beautiful and romantic, Vic Brotherson's flower arrangements focus on traditional, seasonal blooms and foliage, such as alchemilla, lavender, hellebore, peonies and hydrangeas, and perfectly match the vintage pitchers, planters, old glass and retro, charity-shop finds she uses both for displays and as a major source of inspiration. From simple posies to glorious garlands and stunning centrepieces for a Christmas banquet, Vintage Flowers demonstrates just how easy it is to transform a handful of fresh cuttings into arrangements that instantly feel at home and complement the look of a room. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions on using florist foam and chicken wire to making a garland, wreath and hand-tied bunch, plus tips on how to select and condition flowers for longevity, how to pin the perfect corsage, wiring flowers for your hair and how to get the most from your budget, Vintage Flowers promises fabulous results every time.

Vintage Flowers
Vintage Flowers

Author: Vic Brotherson

Publisher: Octopus Books

Published: 2018-12-27

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0857837370

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Beautiful and romantic, Vic Brotherson's flower arrangements focus on traditional, seasonal blooms and foliage, such as alchemilla, lavender, hellebore, peonies and hydrangeas, and perfectly match the vintage pitchers, planters, old glass and retro, charity-shop finds she uses both for displays and as a major source of inspiration. From simple posies to glorious garlands and stunning centrepieces for a Christmas banquet, Vintage Flowers demonstrates just how easy it is to transform a handful of fresh cuttings into arrangements that instantly feel at home and complement the look of a room. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions on using florist foam and chicken wire to making a garland, wreath and hand-tied bunch, plus tips on how to select and condition flowers for longevity, how to pin the perfect corsage, wiring flowers for your hair and how to get the most from your budget, Vintage Flowers promises fabulous results every time.

Vintage Hearts and Flowers
Vintage Hearts and Flowers

Author: Kate Haxell

Publisher: Cico

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781906094201

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This little book contains a collection of pretty hearts and flowers that can be given as gifts to loved ones or enjoyed as charming decorations in your home. Each project has full step-by-step instructions.

Flowers: Art & Bouquets
Flowers: Art & Bouquets

Author: Sixtine Dubly

Publisher: Assouline Publishing

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13: 1614285144

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Be it a single delicate bud in a simple clear vase or an explosion of colorful blossoms, a brilliant bouquet accents an atmosphere and brightens the mood like nothing else. The beauty of flowers has inspired artists, designers, poets, and myriad other creators for centuries: the Dutch masters of the 1600s and impressionist painters from Manet to Van Gogh, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, botanical illustrator Georg Dionysius Ehret, even the inimitable Andy Warhol. Flowers: Art & Bouquets showcases a glorious profusion of floral images and interpretations across a spectrum of artistic media and time periods. Design writer Sixtine Dubly chronicles the evolution of floral design in this remarkable compendium, which also features stunning work by more than forty contemporary floral artists in London, Paris, and New York, from minimalist to elaborate. This treasury of gorgeous imagery blooms in resplendent color before the reader’s eyes.

Vintage Fruits and Flowers illustrations
Vintage Fruits and Flowers illustrations

Author: Noah Gibbs

Publisher: DAV Studio

Published:

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13:

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- Are you looking for the most gorgeous vintage illustrations of fruits and flowers? - Do you need a thoroughly chosen collection for your upcoming project? Botanical illustrations are not only wonderful to look at, but they also have a long and interesting history. These images, which date back to the 16th century, were employed to document plant life for scientific research and identification. For their intricate details and distinct perspective, they remain popular among artists and designers today. DAV Studio has put together a beautiful collection of historical floral illustrations that are copyright-free. Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Edward Joseph Lowe, and James Morss Churchill are among the finest and most well-known botanical illustrators of all time, and their work is featured in this book. This collection is perfect for artists, illustrators, and botanists, as well as anyone who enjoys nature or flower design. Digital files included The best part is that you can keep and use all of the high-resolution illustrations however you want. These images can be used in art and design projects, as well as prints and ornamental artwork. With so many stunning illustrations to choose from, this art book is a must-have for anyone interested in nature or botany. This book is certain to be a significant addition to your library, whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning started in the field of botanical art.

Hothouse Flower
Hothouse Flower

Author: Margot Berwin

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0307390543

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Lila Nova is a thirty-two year-old advertising copyrighter who lives alone in a plain, white box of an apartment. Recovering from a heartbreaking divorce, Lila’s mantra is simple: no pets, no plants, no people, no problems. But when Lila meets David Exley, a ruggedly handsome plant-seller, her lonely life blossoms into something far more colorful. From the cold, harsh streets of Manhattan to the verdant jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula, Hothouse Flower is the story of a woman who must travel beyond the boundaries of sense and comfort to find what she truly wants.

Petal
Petal

Author: Adriana Picker

Publisher:

Published: 2024-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781743799840

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A compendium of floral wonder from botanical artist Adriana Picker, Petal: The World of Flowers Through an Artist's Eye reveals the colours, details and unique sculptural beauty of nature's most remarkable creations. Now in a special edition with a beautiful new cover. Adriana Picker has curated specimens from all over the world to celebrate through her stunning illustrations, accompanied by writer Nina Rousseau's words on the folklore, fame and meaning of both favourite blooms and herbaceous curiosities. Petal features over two hundred flowers from twenty-seven plant families - from elegant roses to otherworldly orchids and magnificent magnolias - as well as a dedicated chapter for unusual specimens.

Pressed Flowers from the Holy Land
Pressed Flowers from the Holy Land

Author: Lightside

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-06-25

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781490538686

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From the 1904 publication by Harvey B. Greene, Pressed Flowers from the Holy Land features high quality scanned images of the original flowers, authenticated by the U.S. Consulate of Jerusalem over 100 years ago. This rare collection is hereby preserved and shared with people around the world for years to come, before the flowers crumble and fade. As a special bonus to compliment this collection, an engraving and ancient map of Jerusalem, from John Kitto's "Pictorial Sunday" of 1845 are also included.

Everyday Watercolor Flowers
Everyday Watercolor Flowers

Author: Jenna Rainey

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2019-06-11

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0399582223

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Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles. Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by form and shape, Everyday Watercolor Flowers is every nature-lover's answer to capturing that beauty on paper.