Funeral Flowers
Funeral Flowers

Author: Tina Parkes

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2021-05-24

Total Pages: 569

ISBN-13: 178500865X

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Funeral flowers are many things - a tribute to the deceased, a comfort to the bereaved and a source of joy for all at a sad time. The challenge is to design sensitive, personalized creations for the client at a competitive price. This book is full of ideas and inspiration for the client to select, for the funeral director to use and for florists to follow. This beautiful and practical book sets out many options for the florist so their funeral work can provide a personalized and thoughtful tribute. It starts with a visual feast of designs, organized by season and colour, and then explains in detail how to make key floral tributes, to best serve the client and to build a successful business. It showcases over a hundred full-colour floral tributes, and demonstrates twenty step-by-step examples of how to make key arrangements. It explains how to create original designs, from initial planning and sketching to final ideas. Finally, advice is given on efficient ordering and costing for profitability and reduced wastage, as well as environmental considerations. Written by a leading florist, it demonstrates tenderness and care in every aspect of a sensitive and emotional final journey, so that funeral flowers can best mark the loss and celebrate the life of a loved one.

The Funeral Flower
The Funeral Flower

Author: Michelle Jester

Publisher: RopeSwing Press

Published: 2018-08-23

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0998995517

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Devastated by the death of her grandfather, six-year-old Kelly Rodgers barely manages to cope with the profound loss. Already facing issues at school, she finds herself spiraling deeper into despair, when a fateful interaction through the fence in her backyard gives her hope. In the years following, Kelly realizes that life’s tragedies can be dealt with through acceptance; until another series of agonizing events leaves her heart in pieces. Finding herself thrown into new surroundings, Kelly embraces her life and resolves to never fall in love. That decision is easy to keep until her junior year when she is drawn by an unavoidable attraction to the new guy, tormented James Delaney. The moment he looks up at her and smiles, her body betrays her. And he notices. She is determined to avoid him, but soon Kelly is forced to face the inevitable truth: She doesn’t want to avoid James... and he won’t let her. Even though tragedy always follows love.

Colors
Colors

Author: Sarah Sutro

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781456373337

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An American artist discovers how to make organic colors from plants in a small shop in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She learns to make inks by hand, from indigo, herbs and bark. This process becomes a metaphor for understanding nature, art and life. Beginning to paint with natural color, along with other artists from India and Bangladesh, allows powerful natural forces and patterns to emerge in her paintings. These paintings become the basis for her work in the Indigo Show. In the workshop where color is made, the ingredients take on an almost mythic presence, where process and timing emerge as key ingredients in ancient craft. Living color, color made from sustainable sources, opens her to an awareness of plants and herbs, and their backgrounds. This mysterious process helps her to reach back into the past, to other countries, history and her own life. This richly textured and engaging memoir of color will appeal to artists, naturalists and Asia enthusiasts. Artists will learn to use plants in new and traditional ways. In chapters such as Summer Meadow - Bay - Curry - Basil - Apple Trees - Mint, the artist shares her memories of color, traced through gardens, the use of herbs, and travel. The history of colors unravels the shadowy story of Indigo in Bengal, and the pre-Civil war American South. She shows readers the slow, careful process of making color from natural materials, musing on nature, art and the way to a balanced life. The book offers reflections on using herbs to sustain health, color in art, enlightening encounters with plants, and the lessons left us by pre-industrial attitudes. In Colors: Passages through Art, Asia and Nature Sutro has created a unique and fascinating study of nature's processes, the origins of color and the birth of paint.

Favored Flowers
Favored Flowers

Author: Catherine Ziegler

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2007-07-10

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0822390019

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Billions of fresh-cut flowers are flown into the United States every year, allowing Americans to choose from a broad array of blooms regardless of the season. Favored Flowers is a lively investigation of the worldwide production and distribution of fresh-cut flowers and their consumption in the New York metropolitan area. In an ethnography filled with roses, orchids, and gerberas, flower auctions, new hybrids, and new logistical systems, Catherine Ziegler unravels the economic and cultural strands of the global flower market. She provides an historical overview of the development of the cut flower industry in New York from the late nineteenth century to 1970, and on to its ultimate transformation from a domestic to a global industry. As she points out, cut flowers serve no utilitarian purpose; rather, they signal consumers’ social and cultural decisions about expressing love, mourning, status, and identity. Ziegler shows how consumer behavior and choices have changed over time and how they are shaped by the media, by the types of available flowers, and by flower retailing. Ziegler interviewed more than 250 people as she followed flowers along the full length of the commodity chain, from cuttings in Europe and Latin America to vases in and around New York. She examines the daily experiences of flower growers in the Netherlands and Ecuador, two leading exporters of flowers to the United States. Primary focus, though, is on others in the commodity chain: exporters, importers, wholesalers, and retailers. She follows their activities as they respond to changing competition, supply, and consumer behavior in a market characterized by risk, volatility, and imperfect knowledge. By tracing changes in the wholesale and retail systems, she shows the recent development of two complementary commodity chains in New York and the United States generally. One leads to a high-end luxury market served by specialty florists and designers, and the other to a lower-priced mass market served by chain groceries, corner delis, and retail superstores.

Simple Flower Arranging
Simple Flower Arranging

Author: Stephen Wicks

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-04-21

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1465426922

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Simple Flower Arranging helps you create flower arrangements with style and flair, be it flowers for the home, a gift, or wedding flowers. Love having flowers in your house or making blooming bouquets? Be inspired by more than 60 stylish flower arrangements made simple, from vase arrangements to wedding creations. Owners of destination florist, Bloomsbury Flowers, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks guide you through designs and techniques that allow you to create your own incredible arrangements. Key sequences are shown through step-by-steps and sumptuous photography so you can easily see how to take a simple bunch of blooms and present them with a professional touch, encouraging you to experiment with hand-tying, wire, papers and ribbons. Organized by flower type, it's easy to find flowers that you can buy in the supermarket, such as roses, lilies and sweetpeas and turn them into amazing arrangements. Simple Flower Arranging helps you to make beautiful bouquets and arrangements for every occasion, from baby celebrations to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

Floral Tributes
Floral Tributes

Author: Florists' Review

Publisher: Wildflower Media Incorporated

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780985474362

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An Illustrated Guide to Design Knowledge, Techniques, Styles, and the History of Floral Design

Flowers for His Funeral
Flowers for His Funeral

Author: Ann Granger

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 9780747247708

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When Meredith Mitchell bumps into her old schoolfriend Rachel Hunter at the Chelsea Flower Show it doesn't take Meredith long to realise that she and the effortlessly self-confident blonde have even less in common now than they had as teenagers. Apart from one thing - Meredith's companion, Chief Inspector Markby. For to the embarrassment of all concerned, except of course the self-possessed Rachel, Meredith's old schoolfriend turns out to have been Markby's former wife, from whom he was divorced years before in less than friendly circumstances. The meeting with Rachel is not the only surprise the Flower Show has in store for Markby - before the afternoon is out he has a death on his hands. All too quickly he and Meredith find themselves drawn into the plush, apparently well-run world Rachel and her second husband created for themselves in their Cotswold home, Malefis Abbey, a world which Markby becomes increasingly convinced harbours a highly skilled murderer ...

Blooming Creations: A Journey into the Art of Flower Arrangement
Blooming Creations: A Journey into the Art of Flower Arrangement

Author: Robin Luevano

Publisher: robin luevano

Published: 2023-07-15

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1735090689

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"Blooming Creations: A Journey into the Art of Flower Arrangement" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on an immersive journey into the world of flower arrangement. This book is a treasure trove of knowledge, techniques, and inspiration for beginners and experienced florists alike. The book begins by introducing the readers to the enchanting world of flower arrangement, providing a detailed definition and explaining its significance as an art form. It delves into the rich history of flower arrangement, exploring its cultural and symbolic roots across different civilizations and time periods. The reader is then taken on a captivating exploration of the fundamental elements of design in flower arrangement, including color, form, texture, size and scale, line, and focal points. Each element is explained in-depth, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and practical tips to help readers understand and apply them effectively in their own creations. The book also covers practical aspects of flower arrangement, such as choosing and preparing flowers, understanding tools and materials, and utilizing floral foam and arranging containers effectively. Readers will learn valuable tips for selecting the right flowers, extending their lifespan, and creating visually stunning arrangements that leave a lasting impression. Beyond the technical aspects, "Blooming Creations" delves into the broader applications of flower arrangement. It explores the significance of flowers in various life events and occasions, such as weddings, holidays, and funerals, providing expert advice on creating arrangements that convey emotions and enhance the atmosphere. As the book concludes, it emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and growth in the art of flower arrangement. It provides encouragement and guidance for readers to practice regularly, seek inspiration from diverse sources, and embrace the never-ending journey of creativity. "Blooming Creations: A Journey into the Art of Flower Arrangement" is not just a guidebook; it is a source of inspiration, knowledge, and practical wisdom that empowers readers to unlock their creative potential and create breathtaking floral masterpieces. With its comprehensive content, beautiful illustrations, and expert advice, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about the art of flower arrangement.