Flower Couture - by Cordelia de Castellane (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A second book by French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane, celebrating her garden as an endless source of inspiration for entertaining.

Cordelia de Castellane, true ambassador of French lifestyle, returns with a sequel to Life in a French Country House and offers her inspiring ideas and secrets for gardening, unique flower arranging, and entertaining.

De Castellane turns her eyes to the gorgeous garden of her own private residence in the French countryside to offer insight into how she makes nature her muse. From delicate spring blossoms to vibrant summer bouquets starring on sun-kissed tables, autumnal herbariums, and enchanting winter fetes, each chapter is about a color of her favorite flowers and is complete with informative captions and texts uncovering her tips for living and entertaining à la française. De Castellane offers her recipes for bouquets and perfect tablescaping with examples from her own house: readers discover the journey of a flower from the garden to the tabletop. This book is a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and joie de vivre.

Review Quotes

"... a beautiful coffee table volume that celebrates the natural world and all its blessings. " -- Elite Lifestyle Magazine

"For a charming jaunt to the French countryside, delve into this scrapbook-like exploration of Dior Maison artistic director Cordelia de Castallane's home and gardens in Oise, north of Paris. Loosely organized by color, the book mixes illustrations, photos, and patterned borders in whimsical fashion, with lots of inspiration along the way." -- Frederic Magazine

"French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane opens the gate doors to her private French countryside garden in her second book, Flower Couture. The chapters are divided by the colors of her favorite flowers, offering guidance on everything from gardening and harvesting to arranging and tablescaping." -- Veranda

"...offers insights into how Artistic Director of Dior Home and Dior Baby Cordelia de Castellane makes nature her muse, as she turns her eyes to the impressive garden of her own private residence in the French countryside. From delicate spring blossoms to vibrant summer bouquets starring on sun-kissed tables, autumnal herbariums and enchanting winter fetes, each chapter is about a color of her favorite flowers and includes informative tips for living and entertaining à la française. The tastemaker offers her recipes for bouquets and perfect tablescaping with examples from her own house." -- Cottages & Gardens

"With effortless elegance, she shares her artistry in floral arrangements, tablescaping, and more, offering inspired recipes to bring beauty, charm, and a touch of joie de vivre into everyday life." -- Curated Texan

"... inspiring ideas and secrets for gardening, unique flower arranging, and entertaining." -- The Tartan Topiary

"Join Cordelia as she turns her eyes to the gorgeous garden of her own private residence in the French countryside, providing us a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and joie de vivre." -- Private Newport

"Like a daydream come to life, Cordelia de Castellane weaves flowers from her extraordinary garden in the French countryside seamlessly into her entertaining style. In her second book, "Flower Couture: From My Garden to My House" ($50)--available for pre-order--she shares her tips for creating beautiful tablescapes throughout the seasons, a welcome inspiration from the artistic director of Dior Home and proprietor of the recently opened coffee shop in a flower shop in Paris, Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop." -- Mansion Global

"Cordelia de Castellane's Flower Couture: From My Garden to My House is dreamy. " -- Air Mail

"French tastemaker and artistic director for Dior Maison and Baby Dior, Cordelia de Castellane, is back with another dose of effortless Parisian charm. This time she is turning her attention from interiors to the great outdoors. In Flower Couture: From My Garden to My House, she invites readers into the lush, flower-filled world of her private country retreat, proving that a garden isn't just a place to admire but an endless muse for entertaining, decorating, and infusing daily life with beauty." -- The Glam Pad

About the Author

Cordelia de Castellane is a French designer and businesswoman. Artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior, she recently opened her very own coffee shop in a flower shop in Paris, Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop. Billal Taright is a London-based photographer. After working in the Dior Couture studio in Paris, he opened his own studio in 2013.