Random House New Releases - Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging

Origami Flowers by Kazuo Kobayashi

2014-01-28T00:30:00-05:00

Origami Flowers Fold Beautiful Paper Flower Bouquets
Written by Kazuo Kobayashi

Trade Paperback | Vertical | Crafts & Hobbies - Origami; Crafts & Hobbies - Papercrafts; Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging | $16.95 | 978-1-939130-18-1 (1-939130-18-2)

Petal & Twig by Valerie Easton

2012-01-31T00:30:00-05:00

Petal & Twig Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden
Written by Valerie Easton

Hardcover, 128 pages | Sasquatch Books | Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging; Gardening; House & Home - Decorating | $16.95 | 978-1-57061-766-9 (1-57061-766-X)

Forcing flowers to stand up and do tricks is the old way of flower bouquets. That called for flying in blossoms from around the world. The new way is so much more DIY and all about what's happening in the garden right now--no matter the season. Petal & Twig is full of photographs and descriptions of wonderfully fresh combinations from garden-expert Valerie Easton's own garden. With an inviting and personal tone, Easton shows how to assemble floral combinations for color, for fragrance, to express the essence of the season, for the dinner table, for the kitchen, for the bookshelf. Inspiration, experimentation, and simple pleasure are the keys to the new bouquets.

Petal & Twig by Valerie Easton

2012-01-31T00:30:00-05:00

Petal & Twig Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden
Written by Valerie Easton

eBook, 128 pages | Sasquatch Books | Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging; Gardening; House & Home - Decorating | $16.95 | 978-1-57061-798-0 (1-57061-798-8)

A Victorian Flower Dictionary by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

2011-09-20T00:30:00-05:00

A Victorian Flower Dictionary The Language of Flowers Companion
Written by Mandy Kirkby
Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

eBook, 192 pages | Ballantine Books | Nature - Flowers; Gardening - Flowers; Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging | $13.99 | 978-0-345-53287-9 (0-345-53287-2)

“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”

Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.

From the Hardcover edition.

A Victorian Flower Dictionary by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

2011-09-20T00:30:00-05:00

A Victorian Flower Dictionary The Language of Flowers Companion
Written by Mandy Kirkby
Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Hardcover, 192 pages | Ballantine Books | Nature - Flowers; Gardening - Flowers; Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging | $22.00 | 978-0-345-53286-2 (0-345-53286-4)

Ikebana Style by Kieko Kubo

2010-09-21T00:30:00-05:00

Ikebana Style 20 Portable Flower Arrangements Perfect for Gift-Giving
Written by Kieko Kubo

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Roost Books | Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging; Gardening - Japanese Gardens | $19.95 | 978-1-59030-673-4 (1-59030-673-2)

Celebrate a loved one or add a touch of color to your home with these twenty distinctive flower arrangements. Inspired by the elegant and minimalist style of ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arranging), and constructed using the techniques that promote the functionality and portability of Western designs, these arrangements place sophisticated style into small containers that are easy to move from room to room or to the hands of a friend.

Illustrated with beautiful photographs, each arrangement uses just a few easy-to-find floral materials and Western tools and materials. Clear step-by-step instructions with photographs, along with a range of tips and techniques on manipulating and using the materials, are sure to broaden the skills of both beginners as well as those already familiar with the floral arts.

Make the arrangements in this book and share the gift of flowers with your friends and family.

Bouquet Chic: Wedding flowers by Kimberly Aurora Kapur

2008-10-28T00:30:00-05:00

Bouquet Chic: Wedding flowers
Written by Kimberly Aurora Kapur

Trade Paperback | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging | $22.99 | 978-0-8230-9181-2 (0-8230-9181-3)

Make a beautiful bouquet . . . and make a truly personal statement

• Step-by-steps for bouquets that look better than the florist’s!

• How to draw inspiration from jewelry, heritage, places, memories, more

• Lavish enough for spendy brides, lovely enough for frugal brides

Why settle for a same-old same-old wedding bouquet that matches the tablecloths at the catering hall? With a few key techniques, some fresh flowers, and Bouquet Chic, any bride can create her own magnificent wedding bouquet that makes a truly personal statement. Author Kimberly Aurora Kapur urges readers to be inspired by the bride’s gown and jewelry, sleek contemporary looks for both flowers and embellishments, the location of the wedding, and unique color choices. Kapur’s designs are beautiful, romantic, and feminine, blossoming with unusual styling, striking colors, and unconventional details such as jeweled inserts, feathers, shells, and sumptuous ribbons. An overview of essential techniques, plus dozens of step-by-steps and how-tos, make this the one book every bride needs to make her day unique.

Random House New Releases - Crafts & Hobbies - Flower Arranging

Origami Flowers by Kazuo Kobayashi

Origami Flowers Fold Beautiful Paper Flower BouquetsWritten by Kazuo Kobayashi

Petal & Twig by Valerie Easton

Petal & Twig Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your GardenWritten by Valerie Easton

Petal & Twig by Valerie Easton

Petal & Twig Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your GardenWritten by Valerie Easton

A Victorian Flower Dictionary by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

A Victorian Flower Dictionary The Language of Flowers CompanionWritten by Mandy Kirkby Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

A Victorian Flower Dictionary by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

A Victorian Flower Dictionary The Language of Flowers CompanionWritten by Mandy Kirkby Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Ikebana Style by Kieko Kubo

Ikebana Style 20 Portable Flower Arrangements Perfect for Gift-GivingWritten by Kieko Kubo

Bouquet Chic: Wedding flowers by Kimberly Aurora Kapur

Bouquet Chic: Wedding flowers Written by Kimberly Aurora Kapur

Origami Flowers Fold Beautiful Paper Flower Bouquets
Written by Kazuo Kobayashi

Petal & Twig Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden
Written by Valerie Easton

Petal & Twig Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden
Written by Valerie Easton

A Victorian Flower Dictionary The Language of Flowers Companion
Written by Mandy Kirkby
Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

A Victorian Flower Dictionary The Language of Flowers Companion
Written by Mandy Kirkby
Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Ikebana Style 20 Portable Flower Arrangements Perfect for Gift-Giving
Written by Kieko Kubo

Bouquet Chic: Wedding flowers
Written by Kimberly Aurora Kapur