{"title":"Melissa Richardson","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa Richardson’s work offers a thoughtful exploration of creativity through practical guides and inspiring insights. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Modern Flower Press\u003c\/em\u003e, blend artistic passion with hands-on techniques, inviting readers to engage deeply with their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of arts and culture, Richardson’s collections encourage a mindful approach to making and appreciating beauty in everyday life. Her writing celebrates the quiet joys found in artistic expression and nature’s simple wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-modern-flower-press-by-melissa-richardson-9780008447366","title":"The Modern Flower Press","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Best Floristry Book of 2022, \u003cem\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA contemporary, beautifully illustrated book on flowers, flower pressing and arranging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A delight, packed with stories about the flowers JamJar Flowers work with, as well as practical information’ \u003cstrong\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Modern Flower Press\u003c\/em\u003e, innovative florists Melissa Richardson and Amy Fielding (owners of JamJar Flowers) share their abundant knowledge of flowers and tell the stories that surround the traditional art of flower pressing, reinventing the craft into a very modern form that celebrates the colour, shape and beauty of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Modern Flower Press\u003c\/em\u003e is a storybook full of entertaining facts, myths and legends about flowers. Melissa and Amy explain all aspects of the history of pressing flowers, from its origins to the present day. They show you how to choose the right flowers for pressing, how to prepare and press them, and share ideas for projects and artworks to display them in all their perfectly preserved glory. From their own small and large-scale commissions to lovely ideas that you can make at home by following their clear, full-colour illustrated step-by-step instructions, there are designs here to make best use of your favourite garden or wild flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with inspiring ideas, quirky facts and glorious photography, this celebration of the botanical world is the ideal book for gardeners, artists, crafters, and anyone who is interested in learning about flowers. It is the perfect introduction to the lost art of flower pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599747432684,"sku":"9780008447366","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008447366-the-modern-flower-press.jpg?v=1777983688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/melissa-richardson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}