Flora Nouveaux: Not Your Grandma's Dried Flowers

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.