a friend of mine is a volunteer at
Cheap Stacks
a local resale bookstore located in the lower level of the
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven, Michigan
books are donated
resold at bargain prices
this friend purchased a book for me the other day and
gave me this "looks like brand new" fifty cent bargain book this morning
a jewel I'm telling you
it is filled with photos of arrangements, bouquets, corsages, wreaths, nosegays
ideas, suggestions, tidbits
everything you need to know about arranging flowers
Aretha Harampolis and Jill Rizzo
authors of the book
are best friends and founders of
Studio Choo
a San Francisco-based floral design studio
one great idea
was to create a floral toolbox
and that is exactly what I plan to do
gather my pruner, sheers, floral wires, tape, adhesives and cage and pin frogs
and be ready, set, go
so when the flowers start blooming
I'll be in flower arranging bliss
my photos don't do justice to the beauty of this book
if you enjoy flowers
and love creating with them indoors as much as outdoors
try and see if you can find the book in a library or book store
it truly is lovely
my sincere thank you to each of you
for your visits and comments
~
'Tis my faith that every flower enjoys the air it breathes!
~William Wordsworth,
"Lines Written in Early Spring,"
Lyrical Ballads, 1798
~
Happy March Days
Love ~ Lynne
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11 comments:
March already, some of us have a taste of spring and others still having snow forecast. Your flower book will be able to give you lots of ideas. My style of arranging flowers has changed over the years, now I use what ever flowers I have in the garden or the wild ones I gather on my walks. Enjoy your new book.
Happy March, Lynne! Love the book and the idea of a floral toolbox. Your flowers are beautiful. Have a happy day!
That's really a good idea -- having it all in one spot. And I suppose it needn't take up much room -- just be handy!
What a good friend to be "spotting" for you!
What a special friend you have, Lynn. I love books like that, full of beautiful pictures and info on how to make your own wonderful things.
What a pretty book!! I love finding treasures like that. I haven't been to a small book store in a long time. Barnes and Noble is not the same...Enjoy it!!
Nice book and sweet gift from your friend. Love the globe thistle in the Fiestaware pitcher. So vintage. xo
I love you! What great information to pass on, especially to someone who would love to know how to do such a thing. I need to plant a "cutting garden" and every year I plan to and every year I don't. If I'm going to, I had probably better hurry! LOL
Big hugs..
Mona
Beautiful book and arrangement. Enjoy.
This looks like a wonderful book...I love the simplicity of that cute little bundle. I wonder if Amazon might have it. I love gardening and this would be great for my book collection (as if I need more!).
Just found your lovely blog. We have a second home in Southwestern Michigan. We've been to South Haven but haven't made it to Grand Haven yet. When we do I will look for this bookshop. :)
Jane
Each arrangement is exquisite, Lynne. I have a tiny courtyard where I fill a few pots with colorful blooms but I'd love to have a cutting garden for arrangements like these.
Great painting inspiration too!
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