Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Creating Atmosphere With Flowers 10
Part 1 The Arrangements
Taking Your Time 20
Inspire Wonder 25
Inspire Playfulness 30
Meaningful Colour 38
Letting Creativity Flow 43
Flowers for Gratitude 49
Inspire Creativity 57
Bringing the Wild Inside 60
Appreciate the Unappreciated 67
Learn to Let Go 73
Meaningful Memories 79
Find Beauty in the Everyday 84
Bringing Energy to a Dark Space 90
Simple Focus 96
A Still Life 100
The Shape of Self-Expression 107
Silence and Growth 110
Ageing Gracefully 120
Blossoming Hope 124
Beauty in the Imperfect 128
Be in the Moment 135
The Colour of Growth 139
Capturing True Beauty 143
Making the Everyday Magic 152
A Season to Contemplate 159
Everything Belongs 162
Part 2 Basic Skills
Choosing and Buying Flowers 174
Tools and Equipment 176
Vessels 178
Preparing Flowers 180
Longevity of Floral Arrangements 183
Basic Skills 184
Glossary Of Flowers 198
Index 204
Acknowledgements 206
About The Author And Photographer 207