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What makes a creative life? For an artist like Frances Palmer, it’s knitting all of one’s passions — all of one’s creativity — into the whole of life. And what an inspiration it is.

A renowned potter, an entrepreneur, a gardener, a photographer, a cook, a beekeeper, Palmer has over the course of three decades caught the attention not only of the countless people who collect and use her ceramics but also of designers and design lovers, writers, and fellow artists who marvel at her example. Now, in her first book, she finally tells her story, in her own words and images, distilling from her experiences lessons that will inspire a new generation of makers and entrepreneurs.

Life in the Studio is as beautiful and unexpected as Palmer’s pottery, as breathtakingly colorful as her celebrated dahlias, as intimate as the dinners she hosts in her studio for friends and family. There are insights into making pots — the importance of centering, the discovery that clay has a memory. Strategies for how to turn a passion into a business — the value to be found in collaboration, what it means to persevere, how to develop and stick to a routine that will sustain both enthusiasm and productivity. There are also step-by-step instructions (for throwing her beloved Sabine pot, growing dahlias, building an opulent flower arrangement). Even some of her most tried-and-true recipes.

The result is a portrait of a unique artist and a singularly generous manual on how to live a creative life.

About the Author:

Frances Palmer is a potter known for her handmade functional ceramics. Her pieces have been carried by Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neue Galerie, Takashimaya, and the Philip Johnson Glass House, and featured in T: The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living, The World of Interiors, House & Garden, British House & Garden, and Veranda, among other publications. She lives and works in Weston, Connecticut. 

“Roll-up-your-sleeves advice on throwing pottery, growing dahlias, cooking her tried-and-true recipes, and everything in between.”
—Martha Stewart Living

“Suited to any type of creative, offering up lessons on inspiration and creativity that are sure to bring out your inner talent.”
—House Beautiful, Best New Design Books

Since its origins in the sixth-century, ikebana has been as much a philosophy as an art, with its roots in Zen Buddhism and a reverence for nature. Over hundreds of years it has developed a complex set of unwritten rules, that take a lifetime to master. But in recent years the distinctive look of ikebana – with its love of the asymmetric shapes to be found in nature and its willingness to embrace simple, natural materials – has found a new audience and opened the eyes of a generation of artists to a new way of working with flowers.

This book showcases a selection of this new wave of floral artists. The authors Victoria Gaiger and Tom Loxley – the editors of the award-winning rakesprogress, the UK’s leading independent magazine about the art of gardens, plants and flowers – have talked to the most exciting florists working today about their art and inspiration. It includes an introduction to the history and evolution of Japanese floral art and an illustrated glossary of flowers and plants.

Morocco in Bloom is a celebration of the beauty and richness of Moroccan flora. Author Giuppi Pietromarchi shares her deep-rooted passion for the designs and plants of the contemporary Moroccan garden. The famous Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech features extensively, its rich palatte of dazzling flowers and deep Majorelle Blue illustrated with a magnificent array of photographs. The garden was rediscovered and restored by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Berge. Legend tells us that the first garden was born at the foot of a tree. As a mark of respect, the area around it was swept, and so it became sacred. Gardens – places where nature is imitated and ordered by human intervention – have been a part of history since the days of ancient Mesopotamia. Harmony is the key component, and this book invokes this harmony on every page.

Illustrated with a magnificent array of photos and antique botanical prints, Morocco in Bloom is more than just a celebration of Moroccan flora. It is also a practical manual, dedicated to the cultivation, creation and maintenance of southern Mediterranean gardens. The author’s words will resonate with any garden lover based in the broader Mediterranean Basin, from Spain to Greece, Provence to Tunisia. The book has been composed in the style of an almanac, guiding the reader through the year month by month. Each chapter provides vital advice on how to plant, prune and care for the most beautiful and rare plants in the Mediterranean climate region.

- A beautifully illustrated reference book for any gardener working in the Mediterranean climate
- Intersperses important tips on plant care and garden design with stunning photography
- Laid out in an accessible month-by-month 'almanac' style
- Featuring the famous Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, the garden was rediscovered and restored by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Berge

About the Author:

Giuppi Petromarchi is a renowned Italian landscape designer, a specialist in Mediterranean botany and the creator of numerous gardens in Tuscany and elsewhere. She has authored many books on the history of Italian gardens and on Mediterranean flora, including the lauded botanical text for The Gardens of Ninfa, and has also regularly contributed articles to gardening magazines. From 1986-1989 she lived in Rabat, where her husband was the Italian Ambassador to Morocco. It was then that she discovered the rich beauty of the Moroccan garden. Giulio Pietromarchi began his work as an assistant photographer in Rome, aged 16. That year he met Niki de Saint Phalle, who, having seen his work, asked him to document her Tarot Garden in Tuscany. His photographs span the 27 years it took to realise the project. Their long collaboration led him to document the artist's work around the world, resulting in many publications. He began his film career in 1983 as a director of photography. His filmography includes more than sixty films and documentaries.

A singular, personal celebration of the beauty and possibilities of nature

Amy Merrick is a rare and special kind of artist who uses flowers to help us see the familiar in a completely new way. Her gift is to revel in the unexpected — like a sunny spring arrangement housed in a paper coffee cup — and to overturn preconceptions, whether she’s transforming a bouquet of supermarket carnations into a breathtaking centerpiece or elevating wild and weedy blooms foraged from city sidewalks. She uses the beauty that is waiting to be discovered all around us — in leaves, branches, seedpods, a fallen blossom — to tell a story of time and place.

Merrick begins On Flowers with a primer containing all her hard-won secrets on the art of flower arranging, from selecting materials to mastering pleasing proportions. Then she brings readers along on her journey, with observations on flowers in New York City and at her family’s summer home in rural New Hampshire, working on a flower farm off the coast of Washington State, and studying ikebana in a jewel-box flower shop in Kyoto. We learn how to send flowers like a florist, and how to arrange them like a farm girl. We discover the poignancy in humble wildflowers, and also celebrate the luxury of fragrant blousy blooms. Collected here is an anthology of floral inspiration, a love letter to nature by an exceptional, accidental florist.

About the Author:

Amy Merrick is a traveling writer and stylist who started her career as a florist in New York City. Her flowers have been featured in Vogue and Architectural Digest and at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA PS1, and Bergdorf Goodman. She has written about her experiences with gardens, flowers, and design for the Wall Street Journal.

Outdoor is in. The line between inside and outside has become blurred: more and more, the garden is considered an extension piece of the living room, a true multifunctional outside room with its own style and atmosphere, where one can lounge, relax, eat and enjoy oneself the whole year through. The word ‘garden’ implies greenery.

Whether we talk about intimate, hidden corners, snug terraces or skilfully decorated conservatories, colourful flower accents and fanciful details of natural materials will determine the atmosphere and character of the green living room. For every occasion or personality, florist Katrien Vandierendonck has designed long lasting and stylish flower arrangements: dreamy romantic, colourful contemporary or minimalist zen. They let us enjoy to the full the possibilities of the outdoors.

Outdoor Flower Designs is an inspiring book brimming with fun and surprising ideas to jazz your garden room. 

From master event planner and floral couturier, Preston Bailey comes a new book celebrating the latest ideas in floral design, from centrepieces to environments. A dazzling floor of orchids underfoot. A Renaissance painting adorned with fresh blooms. At the heart of Preston Bailey's spectacles are the flowers-verdant, lavish, unforgettable. From blooming sculptures that transform a ballroom to the delicate blossoms atop dinner napkins, Bailey's flower designs are lush, heart-stoppingly romantic, and one-of-a-kind.

In his sixth book, Bailey takes the reader on an exploration of the meaning and importance of flowers, which are undeniably the key element of his parties. Taking a dozen of his most recent events, Preston walks the reader through his inspiration and process, demonstrating how flowers can create a unique event infused with personality. Along the way, he shares ideas, both large and small, that brides and event planners will be eager to replicate, like a Hampton's wedding reception flanked by handmade hedgelike walls of greens or a simple but abundant tablescape covered in cream-coloured roses. From bouquets to centrepieces, ceremony spaces to reception environments, and with a special chapter devoted solely to even more ideas for tabletop design, Designing with Flowers is essential reading for amateurs and professionals alike.

About the Author:

Preston Bailey is the author of the best-selling books Celebrations, Flowers, Preston Bailey's Design for Entertaining, Preston Bailey's Fantasy Weddings, and Inspirations. He frequently appears on television and in such publications as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times.

Другие книги Престона Бэйли:

Preston Bailey Flowers: Centerpieces, Place Setting, Ceremonies, and Parties

Preston Bailey's Design for Entertaining

Preston Bailey: Inspirations

Preston Bailey's Fantasy Weddings

Preston Bailey Celebrations: Lush Flowers, Opulent Tables, Dramatic Spaces, and Other Inspirations for Entertaining

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Fashion designer Lela Rose presents an inspiring manifesto for creative and stylish twenty-first-century entertaining. Known for her whimsical fashions, Lela Rose is also a popular and passionate hostess. From the spirited Couples’ Cook-off to a kid-friendly “Primp Your Ride” bike picnic, to an elegant Silver-and-White Christmas dinner, in this book she presents dozens of creative ideas to inspire readers looking for a fresh take on entertaining.   

Rose’s philosophy is simple: create your own occasions to create your own fun. The themes, colors, seasonality, and activities she concocts for each of her parties show you to how dazzle guests with simple yet unexpected touches. Modernize the traditional bridal shower with a refreshingly retro sewing circle. Turn a ladies’ tea on its head by having girlfriends over for an afternoon tequila tasting. Celebrate your favorite cause by hosting a festive outdoor supper, like the one featured on a Brooklyn rooftop garden.  
Featuring unique ideas for decoration, recipes for cocktails and key dishes, and tips for throwing everything together in an easy and enjoyable way, Prêt-a-Party will be embraced by a new generation of hosts and hostesses seeking spirited and unconventional good times.

About the Author:

Fashion designer Lela Rose’s aesthetic of whimsical elegance has brought a fresh point of view to modern American fashion. Launched in 1998, her signature collection, Lela Rose, was quickly followed by a wedding collection, including bridal and bridesmaid gowns, and select goods for the home. In 2012, Lela Rose opened a flagship retail store in her hometown of Dallas.

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Floral designer Louesa Roebuck shows you how to make transcendent eco-luxe compositions with seasonal flora foraged from the West Coast

"The way of the flowers” has been studied for centuries, but as acclaimed author, artist, and floral designer Louesa Roebuck demonstrates, one needs to understand the rules in order to bend them. In Punk Ikebana, Louesa composes stunning arrangements and installations that unite the cultural traditions and elegance of Japanese perspective with exhilarating freedom from convention. Working with seasonally foraged, gleaned, and sourced flora from various regions of California, Louesa reveals how cinematic floral sculptures can be created by embracing the abundance right outside your door. Inviting nature’s often-overlooked treasures into your space means improvising in a moment of time, in a particular place. Exuberant compositions are created with what is on hand, establishing a harmonious dialogue with the flora, space, color, vessels, and textiles readily available. Aligning her deep commitment to the environment with her love of foraging, gleaning, and sourcing regionally, Louesa inspires you to cultivate your own vision and invite the wonders of the natural world into your home.

About the Authors:

Louesa Roebuck, author of the critically acclaimed Foraged Flora, is a multimedia and multigenre creative, floral artist, printmaker, painter, textile designer, and curator. She has collaborated and created flora installations using only local and seasonal foraged and gleaned materials for clients such as Vivienne Westwood, John Baldessari, Todd Selby, Carolyn Murphy, GOOP, Nickey Kehoe, Blackman Cruz, Michelle Obama, Michael Pollan, and Alice Waters of Chez Panisse. Her work has been featured in numerous national and international magazines and media, including but not limited to Wired, Vogue, New York Times, Nowness, Cabana Magazine, C magazine, Remodelista, Sunset, and Martha Stewart Living. She lives in Ojai, California, in Chumash Territory. 

Ian Hughes is a British-born photographer, art director, and craftsman. His work has been exhibited at the National Gallery, London, and published as book cover and album artwork. He lives in Matilija Canyon, California. 

Obi Kaufmann is an American naturalist, writer, and illustrator. He is the author of The California Field Atlas, an illustrated guide to the state's ecology and geography, which was on the San Francisco Chronicle’s bestseller list and won the gold medal at the California Book Awards and the NCIBA Book of the Year award.

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Covers all the classic techniques and practices of service personnel in fine dining restaurants

Restaurant Service is a comprehensive book that highlights all of the essential dining room service techniques. With this book's guidance, you'll learn how to set the table and how to serve and pour drinks, as well as other forms of table service including slicing and flambéing. Each service technique includes detailed instructions and is illustrated with step-by-step photographs capturing the accuracy and precision of the task. Tracing all the techniques of tableware, Restaurant Service will ensure you have mastered the basics of perfect dining room service and support you throughout your professional journey.

About the Authors:

Since 1980, Thierry Boulicot has taught catering as a vocational subject at the Lycée technique d'hôtellerie et de tourisme de Val de Loire, a hotel and tourism college in Blois, France. Since 1988, Dominique Jeuffrault has been a technical and vocational teacher at the Lycée technique hôtelier, a hotel college in La Rochelle, France.

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Create dazzling designs step-by-step and spark your creativity with this all-encompassing flower arranging book.

Have you ever wondered how florists create such awe-inspiring floral arrangements that look like they've come straight out of a magazine? Well, now you can too! This inspirational and practical book will show you how to arrange flowers beautifully and create modern flower designs, whether it's weddings, for the home and so much more!

Discover a plethora of projects tailored to your home environment, from simple ideas to brighten up your kitchen table, to gorgeous chic wedding creations, this fantastic flower arranging book has something for everyone to discover.

Featuring top tips including how to keep flowers fresh, and how to take a simple bunch of flowers and represent them with a florist's touch, incorporating quirky and clever ideas to spark your creativity, from experimenting with colours and containers; to ribbons on roses; this all-encompassing flower book truly does have it all.

Breathe new life into your home, whether it's adding momentum to your mantelpiece or revitalizing your kitchen table. Key sequences are easy-to-follow and accessible with DK's step-by-step images.
Explore dazzling ideas for flower-giving holidays such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

From bouquets to displays, hanging baskets to wrapped roses, this flower arranging book will redefine your relationship with a plethora of plants and teach you a thing or two about flowers along the way!

The ideal gift for anyone wanting to give or arrange simple flowers for a special occasion, such as a wedding, anniversary, or baby celebration.

Try the art of flower arranging today, and hone your skills for life.

With passion and petals on every page, you can explore:

-Over 60 flower arranging projects to inspire you and unleash your creativity
-Arrangements are displayed step-by-step for professional-looking results
-Sumptuous photography inspires you to try new flower arranging ideas
-Expert tips and tricks throughout the book to maximize your potential

About the Authors:

Award-winning florists Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks opened their flower shop, Bloomsbury Flowers, in 1994. Their mission was to make their arrangements as theatrical as possible, but also to keep them simple and classic. Mark and Stephen believe that, even with the most modest bunch of flowers, it's entirely possible to create something gorgeous. The "Bloomsbury Boys" work with many high-profile clients, including the Royal Opera House, Firmdale Hotels, which have hotels in London and New York, and many venues in and around London.

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This book brings readers detailed instructions on tools and paper, and practice techniques for paper quilling Providing 25 examples of elegant and exquisite styles, from potted plants to flowers, Yi Xin, an experienced quilling teacher tells you how to make wonderful quilled artworks step-by-step. Also, you can make fewer detours with rich pictures and explanations of the needed length of strips. The outline drawings in the book are provided for reference and further exploration of designs.

Inspiring ideas for hosting a spectacular wedding from the experts of Relais & Châteaux, the world’s finest hotel and restaurant association.

Whether intimate or grand in scale, every couple wants to create a memorable wedding that feels personal and completely unique to them. The enchanting weddings featured here showcase imaginative ideas for a wide range of celebrations, from a cozy affair on a rustic ranch to a vibrant seaside celebration to a sophisticated dinner in a city mansion. Proprietors, wedding planners, florists, and chefs offer their insights on everything from distinctive invitations and stunning floral designs to creative cakes and inviting table settings, culminating in the ultimate go-to resource for weddings.

About the Authors:

Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs, and restaurateurs that sets the standard for excellence in hospitality, with a select 580 members worldwide. Daniel Hostettler, President and Group Managing Director of Ocean House Management, is the president of Relais & Châteaux North America, headquartered in New York. Jill Simpson is a lifestyle writer and editor. She has coauthored books by some of the best-known experts in the decorating and lifestyle fields, including Alexa Hampton and Aerin Lauder.

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Flower arranging has never been simpler or more enticing. The women behind Studio Choo, the hottest floral design studio in the country, have created a flower-arranging bible for today's aesthetic. Filled with an array of stunning, easy-to-find flowers, it features 400 high-resolution photos, more than 40 step-by-step slideshows, and tappable pop-tips throughout.

The arrangements run the gamut of styles and techniques: some are wild and some are structured; some are time-intensive and some are astonishingly simple. Each one is paired with a "flower recipe"; ingredients lists specify the type and quantity of blooms needed; clear instructions detail each step, and hundreds of photos show how to place every stem. Readers will learn how to work with a single variety of flower to great effect, and to create vases overflowing with layered blooms. To top it off, the book is packed with ideas for unexpected vessels, seasonal buying guides, a source directory, a flower care primer, and all the design techniques readers need to know.

About the Authors:

Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo are the founders of Studio Choo, a San Francisco-based floral design studio that serves up fresh, wild, and sophisticated flower arrangements for any occasion. Their work has been featured in publications such as Sunset, Food & Wine, and Veranda and in the blog Design*Sponge.

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The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring a directory of 60 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own.

From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants - this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own.

Each of the 60 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. This includes details on size, growth and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant.

Learn how to create meaningful gatherings for the people you love. From a Friendsgiving dinner party to an intimate elopement or wedding, this book contains themed ideas, broken up into seasons, that are perfect for any occasion.

In The Modern Bohemian Table, event planner Amanda Bernardi (whose work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Bride Magazine, Denver Style Magazine, and more) shares all her best advice for event planning and entertaining in style in this book that celebrates the art of togetherness and shared meals. From tablescapes to menu planning, napkin folding to cocktail mixing, The Modern Bohemian Table gives you all the inspiration you need to incorporate eclectic bohemian vibes into your next outdoor party or intimate indoor gathering. If you are event planning or wedding planning, there is no need to rent a big, expensive event space anymore! This book teaches you how to create warm, fun, and memorable moments with your favorite people in your own home or backyard.

The Modern Bohemian Table teaches you how to:
- Build an heirloom tabletop centerpiece
- Design a welcoming and beautiful table
- Build your entertaining and serving ware collection
- Calculate how much food you need you for your gathering
- Select wine or other drinks to complement the meal and stock your bar

With 15+ fresh and fun party ideas, including:
- Morrocan Tapas Party
- Ladies’ Wine Tasting
- Cozy Winter Brunch
- Springtime Garden Fete
- Bohemian Backyard Blowout

The perfect gift for engaged couples, newlyweds, new homeowners, or that friend who loves to entertain and host parties!

About the Author:

Amanda Bernardi is a business owner, wife, mother, consultant, maker, reader, activist, curator, meditator, planner, hair-twirler, editor, thrifter, photographer, eater and thinker. Amanda's business, Hunt and Gather, specialises in bohemian design for weddings, events and interior design. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her family.

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