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Chic & Unique Flower Arrangements - Over 35 modern designs for simple floral table decorations

Julie Collins, Tina Parkes

Publisher: David & Charles

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Create your own beautiful flower arrangements with this illustrated guide featuring simple techniques, expert advice, and designs for every occasion.  Full of lush photography and creative inspiration, this practical guide features more than thirty-five designs for simple floral table decorations. Covering a wide variety of styles, each project includes step-by-step instructions plus tips for working with fresh cut flowers or silk flowers. Featuring expert advice from a team of award-winning master florists, this volume includes:  Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, Mother's Day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties.  Step-by-step advice on how to create each chic and unique design, with a helpful visual breakdown of the elements needed for each arrangement.  An essential techniques section covers the basics of flower arranging, from selecting and handling flowers to the best flower arranging tools.

Available since: 04/01/2013.

Print length: 130 pages.

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