Master designer and author of over seven bestselling books, Paula Pryke shares her experience in planning floral displays and accents to set the tone for any event or special occasion. This book emphasizes wreaths and bouquets, but also includes other floral accessories that add a special decorative touch. From making grand statements with massed flowers to thoughtful touches like garlands for mantles or swags for banisters, Pryke covers all the details of decorating with flowers. She discusses both foam and wire-based wreaths, and explores the pros and cons of each depending upon the ornaments used and whether a wreath is meant to last a season rather than just an evening. Also included are centerpieces as well as small posies to be used with table settings. Signature concepts are explored, such as using unusual containers and unexpected accessories like candles. Pryke demystifies the technique of combining colors, textures, and architectural forms and discusses different types of flowers, foliage, and even fruit. Packed with ideas, skills, and techniques, this book is replete with inspiring yet achievable designs for both novices and seasoned floral artists alike.

Begins with a look at single flowers, for those who believe that less is more. This work explores pale and hot colour combinations and unusual shades. It looks at scale, proportion and texture, giving you the skill to create your own arrangements. It offers ideas for containers including wrapping a bowl with leaves.

The essentials of the author's flower school program in London are offered in an illustrated guide that features step-by-step instructions, clearly defined photographs, original ideas, and invaluable techniques for flower arrangers of any skill level. 15,000 first printing.

A lavishly illustrated manual profiles more than eighty projects divided into classic and contemporary styles as one of the leading floral designers in the world today provides step-by-step instructions and techniques for creative floral arrangements. 15,000 first printing.

Floral artist Paula Pryke shows how to get creative with candles. There are chapters on room decorations and table decorations and ideas for celebrations and festivals throughout the year using scented flowers and plants with candles. Twenty step-by-step projects are included.

The author of SImple Flowers presents a fresh approach to selecting the right wedding flowers to suit any taste, replacing complex arrangements with simplicity and presenting ideas that should fit any wedding ceremony, from the traditional to the contemporary, and including tips on decorative, cermonial, and reception flowers; the bridal bouquet, and floral accessories. 12,000 first printing.

Product Description: First published in 1997 and now available in paperback, Festive Flowers offers the reader a glimpse into the genius of Pryke's amazing arrangements. All celebrations–from weddings, to Christmas, to romantic events–call for flowers...read more

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Product Description: Festive Flowers 2002 features flower arrangements for every season from one of the world's leading florists, Paula Pryke. Beautiful and useful, this calendar gives abundant ideas for home decorating. The spectacular photographs are accompanied by instructions for holiday-and seasonal-specific flowers and arrangements and instructins for caring for flowers year round...read more

Provides ideas and instructions for arranging flowers for the home that do not require elaborate techniques or expensive materials (view table of contents)

Shows how to use candles in decorative arrangements with flowers and natural materials to create room decorations, centerpieces, scented displays, and holiday decorations

Shows how to create a variety of wreaths featuring flowers, plants, driftwood, and branches, and includes ideas for room decorations and seasonal wreaths and garlands