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Living with Flowers

Blooms & Bouquets for the Home
By Rowan Blossom
Laurence King Publishing
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Living with Flowers by Rowan Blossom is an introductory guide for anyone eager to bring seasonal, natural blooms into their home. Drawing on her experience as a Notting Hill-based florist, Rowan shares how to create 25 floral arrangements for various occasions, from simple bouquets to floral chandeliers and festival crowns. The book celebrates a bohemian, vintage aesthetic and offers clear, practical advice to inspire and instruct beginners in floral design.
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This book is perfect for budding florists, home decorators, and anyone interested in learning flower arranging with a natural, bohemian twist. It suits novices looking for clear guidance and inspiration to create beautiful, seasonal flower displays indoors.

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Over 25 exclusive 'floral recipes' to inspire you that go beyond the traditional bouquet

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Learn the basics every budding florist should know and fill your house with flowers! Rowan Blossom's debut book, Living with Flowers, is perfect for those who want to bring seasonal blooms into their home.

Rowan Blossom is a Notting Hill-based florist who specialises in wild and natural creations using seasonal blooms. In her new book, Rowan draws from her experiences working with Bloom & Wild, Elle, and Matthew Williamson to spruce up your interiors with beautiful bouquets.

Create 25 of Rowan's favourite floral masterpieces for every occasion, from tokens to the grandest of statements. Learn how to make a floral chandelier or hang a curtain of flowers, fashion a festival crown, or tie a simple bouquet.

Rowan's love of everything bohemian, vintage, and natural makes this the perfect book for first-time flower-arrangers and anyone who wants to bring flowers into their home.

As seen in The Sunday Times, Harper's Bazaar, and Mail on Sunday's YOU magazine.

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Praised as a brilliant step-by-step guide by Daily Mail, this book is described as a 'visual feast' rich with captivating images and useful tips, ideal for first-time flower arrangers (The Garden). Prima highlights Rowan's secrets to creating glorious floral displays, while others commend the book's approachable style for ushering in summer with fresh blooms at home.

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ISBN: 9781786273994

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Rowan Blossom is a Notting Hill-based florist who specializes in wild and natural creations using seasonal blooms. She left a career in fashion to found her own business in 2014, and her clients include Bloom & Wild, Elle, Matthew Williamson, JW Anderson and the Outnet.

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