Vintage Flowers: Choosing, Arranging, Displaying

Beautiful and romantic, Vic Brotherson's flower arrangements focus on traditional, seasonal blooms and foliage, such as alchemilla, lavender, hellebore, peonies and hydrangeas, and perfectly match the vintage pitchers, planters, old glass and retro, charity-shop finds she uses both for displays and as a major source of inspiration. From simple posies to glorious garlands and stunning centrepieces for a Christmas banquet, Vintage Flowers demonstrates just how easy it is to transform a handful of fresh cuttings into arrangements that instantly feel at home and complement the look of a room. How to get the most from your budget Suitable for beginners, enthusiastic amateurs and florists looking for new ideas. Also for people who have an interest in interior design or decorating with flowers Step-by-step instructions on using florist foam and chicken wire to make garlands, wreaths and hand-tied bunches Tips on how to select and condition flowers for longevity How to pin the perfect corsage and wire flowers for your hair.