Synopses & Reviews
and#8220;Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.and#8221;
- Luther Burbank
The Art of Giving Flowers will help anyone to easily become a better-educated consumer. Itand#8217;s a quick and portable reference, providing the basic tools you need to understand the simple language of giving flowers. Read this book, and in no time at all you will be able confidently purchase flowers anywhere - on the web, over the phone, or in person at your local flower shop.
Enjoy flowers for their beauty and impact, and give them to those you love, or want to love, to impress a client, or to thank a friend. Even better, give flowers for no reason at all other than their beauty and comfort they provide.
Take pleasure in the benefits of giving and receiving flowers. Youand#8217;ll feel better when you do; flowers make people happy, and communicate so powerfully from one person to another.
About the Author
Callie Craumer has owned and operated Colony Florist, Inc., a full-service flower shop located in Greenwich, Connecticut since 2001. Whether it is for a party, wedding, or special occasion (like a birthday or anniversary), she enjoys the challenge of literally translating the language of flowers into a unique design. In the process, she helps her customers choose which flowers to send to express their personal messages in the colors that communicate best.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
I. Flower Color 3
II. Flower Meaning 9
III. Flowers for Special Occasions 15
IV. Flowers with Special Characteristics 21
V. Simple Flower Design 25
VI. Arrangement Composition 29
VII. Basic Flower Care 39
VIII. The Gift of Flowers 41
Acknowledgments 43
Index 44