Festive Flowers (Hardcover)

by Paula Pryke (Author), Jonathan Lovekin (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Every season calls for celebrations and gift-giving, and each occasion is personal and significant, from romantic events such as weddings and Valentine's day to Christmas and new-baby celebrations. In Festive Flowers the visionary floral artist Paula Pryke reveals her latest designs for marking these milestones with lush, beautiful flower arrangements.

Over 60 arrangements are presented in full color, including both close-up details of the design and evocative shots of floral decorations at actual events. These are not just table arrangements, but also wreaths, corsages, garlands, and hanging bouquets that can be custom made for homes, rented halls, churches, or an outdoor wedding. Twenty projects are presented in step-by-step format to allow anyone to re-create these designs, adding personal touches along the way. Paula also provides anecdotes, tips and hints gleaned from her wealth of experience as a leading florist.

Incorporating a wide range of elements such as seeds, fruit, candles, even jelly beans, Paula's novel ideas will always delight and surprise lucky recipients or guests. Festive Flowers will inspire decorators, brides-to-be, and party-givers of all types to new creativity with flowers.


About the Author
Paula Pryke runs a successful flower business with a reputation for innovative floral designs. Originally trained as a teacher, she has a flower school in London. Her work has been featured in all the leading magazines and she has been described by Harpers and Queen as the florist of the nineties. Paula Pryke Flowers is based at 20 Penton Street, London N1 9PS, England.

Jonathan Lovekin is a photographer whose work is highly respected and sought after by a wide range of clients. In addition to advertising campaigns, he has also been commissioned to produce editorial photographs for magazines such as The World of Interiors and Harpers and Queen.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications; illustrated edition edition (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847820394
• ISBN-13: 978-0847820399
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #723,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book you will keep lookiing at for a long time!, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

I am presently taking a floral arranging class at the flower market in Los Angeles. We have been encouraged to get as many books as we can to show us the different designs possible. Without a doubt this book is the best I have seen. Absolutely beautiful and unique arrangements.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful, December 10, 1999

By	Sharon K. Chavez (Los Angeles, Ca.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first purchased this book while taking a course in floral design. The book was passed around the classroom with everyone doings ooooohs and aaaaahs. Even if you are not a floral designer, but simply a person who enjoys flowers or you want to have a spectacular looking party or wedding, this book is for you!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking!, October 16, 1999

By	Kathy Miller ([e-mail]) (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This is a book for flower fanatics at all levels. The arrangements highlighted in this book range from contemporary and sleek to out and out exquisite. The photography is superb and the colors of the flowers jump off the page - you can almost smell the roses and lilies! I will definitely be looking at more of Paula Pryke's books.