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 in
Flora 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 Nouveaux gives 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 in
Food & Wine Magazine,
Martha Stewart,
Dwell,
Architectural Digest, and
Forbes, sharing Idlewild's distinctive style and contemporary take on floral design.
DRIED FLORAL DÉCOR: Dried flower arranging has become popular year-round as a winning option for more earth-friendly and reusable décor. This book makes it easy to incorporate the trend into your home and special events. It makes the perfect gift or self-purchase for flower lovers.
AFFORDABLE LUXURY: This arranging guide is chock-full of essential wisdom and dozens of inspired ideas for decorating with dried flowers. It's just right for flower and decor enthusiasts looking for affordable ways to elevate their homes and workspaces. Pair it with a starter set of dried or preserved flowers or a lovely ceramic vase to create a charming gift package.
Perfect for:
- Flower lovers
- Crafters and decor enthusiasts of all skill levels
- Gift-giving for housewarming, engagement, birthday, Mother's Day, and more
- Fans of Floret Farm's flower books, Magnolia Table, and The Flower Recipe Book
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Carla Wingett is the founder of Idlewild Floral, a boutique floral design company based in California that works exclusively with dried and preserved flowers. After working for ten years as a wedding florist, she began to look for a solution to the waste inherent in fresh flowers and found as much beauty and versatility in dried flowers. Idlewild has worked with William Sonoma and Food 52, and Carla's work has been published in Food & Wine Magazine, Martha Stewart, Dwell, Architectural Digest, and Forbes. Before becoming a florist, she worked as an artist, organic farmer, landscape designer, and interior stylist, and she brings a combination of all these loves into her work.
