Dried Flowers: Techniques and ideas for the modern home - Morgane Illes

Forget everything you thought you knew about dried flowers! If the thought of dried flower arrangements is conjuring up images of stuffy decor that hasn't seen the light of day in decades think again. Preserved floral arrangements are cool again, and not only are they beautiful, they'll also last infinitely longer than fresh flowers. This gorgeous book offers a new approach to flower arranging with dried botanicals, exploring ways to preserve flowers' beauty forever through drying and pressing, and then presents a catalogue of 30 flowers that are interesting for colour, texture and sculptural appeal in arrangements. 15 step-by-step projects then give you creative ideas for displaying dried flowers including bouquets, wreaths, wall hangings, wall art, flower crowns and buttonholes for weddings, terrariums, candles and more. These exquisite floral creations will give a bohemian and poetic touch to your interior decor and everlasting beauty to your home. AUTHOR: Morgane Illes is a passionate florist, who trained with Parisian florists and specialises in flowers for luxury events. After a few years in the decoration and design sector, Morgane founded her business Atelier Prairies with the desire to exercise her creativity and her know-how. Atelier Prairies' floral designs for events and weddings are inspired primarily by nature: wild, romantic and bohemian. Her work has been featured in Marie Claire Maison, Glamour, and Prescription Lab. SELLING POINTS: The only book to offer a modern approach to flower arranging with dried flowers. Dried flowers are a hot trend in weddings and interiors - they are real, organic and natural making them more desirable than silk flowers. Beautifully styled, superbly photographed and a gorgeous small format package.