Product Description
by Margot Shaw (Author), Lydia Somerville (With), Bunny Williams (Foreword by)
A book brimming with top style makers' innovative floral design ideas to enliven outdoor home spaces, from the leading authority on all things floral.
For this gorgeous volume full of inspirational ideas, tastemakers share their joy of flowers outdoors in such spaces as terraces, dining pavilions, and loggias in a variety of locations--from city balconies and country patios to mountain and seaside settings. Such designers and floral and design experts as Meg Braff, Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, Zezé, Bettie Bearden Pardee, India Hicks, and others show how to incorporate flowers in outdoor "rooms" in terra-cotta containers, metal urns, and other types of pots, and present numerous ways to entertain alfresco with flair. This beautifully photographed book concludes with a primer on garden elements, including architecture, statuary, furniture, and live sculpture, as well as advice on assembling simple arrangements for parties. Inspirational and instructive, it is a must-have for flower enthusiasts, home decorators, gardeners, and haute hosting.Author Biography
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Flower magazine was founded by Margot Shaw, who has also been the editor in chief since 2007. It has a readership of over 475,000 and is the leading authority on all things floral--from flower arrangements to gardens and inspired botanical decorating. Lydia Somerville is a contributing editor for Flower magazine. Bunny Williams, considered one of the most talented names in design, is an accomplished businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the author of Rizzoli's Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden.
