The Flower Recipe Book

About the book

There is simply no other book out there that demonstrates - both visually and with detailed recipes - how to create the type of floral arrangement that is ubiquitous in design publications these days. And no other book offers so many styles of arrangements: novices can learn how to work with a single variety of flower to great effect, while the more adventurous can create a vase overflowing with layered blooms. On top of the 125 flower recipes, the book is packed with takeaway, such as ideas for unexpected vessels and techniques that can be employed to elevate any arrangement. The introduction and appendix alone are valuable resources, taking readers through the basics of flower arranging - from what to look for when selecting flowers to local and seasonal buying considerations.

Reviews

None

Quotes

"A pitch-perfect combination of beautiful and functional. . . . Showcasing over 100 floral creations, The Flower Recipe Book breaks down flower arrangements as if they were recipes: including ingredients, how-to steps and ideas for altering arrangements to suit your style." --Design*Sponge "A beautifully illustrated and practical guide to the . . . art of fresh-flower arranging." --The New York Times "Simple ways to arrange what's in season" --Redbook "Full of easy how-tos for naturalistic, seasonal arrangements. It's like one of the studio's (always sold out) workshops in book form." --Sunset Magazine "Required reading...A perfect spring gift." --Gardenista "A jaw-dropping coffee-table tome . . . perfect for everyone from the DIY bride to the avid farmers market flower forager, this new book makes artful arrangements look doable -- even for amateurs." --PopSugar

Alethea Harampolis Biography

Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo are the authors of Artisan's Flower Recipe Book, praised by TheNew York Times as "a beautifully illustrated and practical guide to the ephemeral art of fresh-flower arranging." They run Studio Choo in San Francisco, where they create wild, sculptural arrangements and teach a variety of flower-arranging classes. The duo's work has been featured in TheNew York Times, Real Simple, Redbook, Country Living, Sunset, and Brides; in their guest column on Design*Sponge; and on design and lifestyle sites like Apartment Therapy, Kinfolk, and Remodelista. ... Read full biography