Flower Arranging for Beginners - by Amy Barene (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Your ultimate guide to building beautiful bouquets

Flowers are a gorgeous gift from nature! They can boost your mood or brighten a room--and custom flower arrangements are an amazing way to express yourself as you bring the beauty of the outdoors in. With this beginner's guide to flower arranging, you'll discover the secrets to matching colors and styles and creating a cohesive aesthetic that transforms your favorite flowers into stunning centerpieces.

• Gather your materials--Discover what it takes to assemble a healthy bouquet, from assessing and preparing flowers to the right tools, and choosing a vase or vessel.
• Explore floral design--Learn about the artistic elements that help create eye-catching arrangements, like color scheme, texture, harmony, and scale.
• Get ready to arrange--Experiment with 25 classic and contemporary arrangements that feature vivid illustrations and simple, step-by-step instructions to ensure success.

Liven up your space with this beginner-friendly flowering arranging book.

Review Quotes

"Flower Arranging for Beginners is a wonderful book for those who want to get into flower arranging but don't know where to start. It guides readers through a step-by-step process that is easy to follow, inspirational and relatable to the backyard gardener. Amy Barene has done a beautiful job of translating her incredible talents as a designer to the page and this book is a wonderful addition for any floral library. --Marryn Mathis, The Farmhouse Flower Farm

"Amy's ability to create gorgeous bouquets is unmatched! Now, we have access to some of her favorite tips and tricks. This book gives beginners all of the information needed to create beautiful floral arrangements. Whether you are making a wedding bouquet, wanting to spruce up your dining table, or wow your friends at your next event, this book will get you there! --Valerie Gerrits, flower farmer at Cedar Flats Flower Farm

"Amy's book is a fantastic introduction to the art of floral arranging! A resource-must if you are new to the flower world or want to up your design game!" --Galena Berkompas, MicroFlowerFarm

"In the floral world, books that are filled with beautiful images, but lack substance, or are filled with helpful directions that lack supportive, inspiring photos abound. Amy has created something truly special here: a floral design book that's both filled with inspiring design photos AND helpful tips, lists, step-by-steps and guides. Truly a go-to resource for every beginner designer (and a worthy resource for us seasoned floral designers too!)" --Deanna Kitchen, owner of Twig & Vine Farm, founder of The Growing Kindness Project

About the Author

AMY BARENE is a self-taught cut-flower gardener and florist. She's the owner of Capital Blooms, a business that offers floral design workshops, cut flowers, and wedding work. Amy also works on her 1,067-square-foot micro-flower farm with her husband and three dogs. When she's not gardening, Amy loves traveling and finding the best cup of coffee in any town. Learn more at CapitalBlooms.net.