Flora Nouveaux: Not Your Grandma's Dried Flowers [Hardcover]

A must-buy that will quickly gain fans among those who want to make their own bouquets as well as anyone who just likes to look at beautiful arrangements. This work deserves the spotlight on any shelf Library Journal, Starred Review

Embrace the unique and sustainable beauty of dried flowers with this bright, fun, and modern flower book from Carla Wingett, popular flower designer and founder of Idlewild Floral.

Move over dusty, neutral bouquets! Dried flowers get a much-needed makeover inFlora Nouveaux, a contemporary color-forward take on dried floral arrangements. Combining hundreds of gorgeous images with easy-to-follow how-to guidance on drying and arranging stunning blooms, expert florist Carla Wingett puts the power in your hands to easily create spectacular, sustainable, showstopping dried arrangements for any occasion. Turn the pages of this one-of-a-kind guide to find:

• Twenty gorgeous, contemporary floral recipes that add a pop of striking, eco-friendly beauty to every scene and subvert expectations of what dried flowers can be.
• Sections organized by occasion, including everyday living, holidays, entertaining, and ceremonies.
• Simple techniques for sourcing, drying, and preserving dried flowers, plus bonus tips on enhancing your arrangements with fresh elements.

 
Whether you want to jazz up your kitchen counter with an everlasting bouquet, add a festive wreath to your holiday table, or wow your wedding guests with an exquisite floral installation,Flora Nouveauxgives you all the tools to create magic with dried flowers. 

EXPERT AUTHOR: Carla Wingett is the founder of Idlewild Floral, a boutique floral design company based in California that works exclusively with dried and preserved flowers. Her work has been featured inFood & Wine Magazine,Martha Stewart,Dwell,Architectural Digest, andl%