'My favourite flowers come from Scarlet & Violet. They do beautiful bunches of wild flowers and roses the colour of parchment, tinged with the palest of pinks.' Nigella Lawson 'Vic Brotherson's painterly and textured arrangements have already made her a favourite, adorning the chicest of interiors.' Wallpaper 'She'll inspire anyone from the broke amateur to the more ambitious or flamboyant with her vintage-inspired (though utterly modern), bouquets and decorative gems.' Laura Bailey, Vogue 'It's a book of beguiling, colourful, busy natural arrangements with great appeal.' Irish Times 'Fresh flower arrangements can become a work of art, lifting a room with colour and texture.' The English Home

Table of Contents

* How to get the most from your budget * Suitable for beginners, enthusatic amateurs and florists looking for new ideas. Also for people who have an interest in interior design or decorating with flowers * Step-by-step instructions on using florist foam and chicken wire to make garlands, wreaths and hand-tied bunches * Tips on how to select and condition flowers for longevity * How to pin the perfect corsage and wire flowers for your hair

About the Author

Vic Brotherson is the owner of Scarlet & Violet, nominated by Time Out in 2008 as one of London's best specialist shops: 'This exquisite flower shop takes your breath away.' She has rapidly established herself as one of the leading florists in the country with a growing media profile and impressive client list to match.

Reviews

My favourite flowers come from Scarlet & Violet. They do beautiful bunches of wild flowers and roses the colour of parchment, tinged with the palest of pinks.'
*Nigella Lawson*

Vic Brotherson's painterly and textured arrangements have already made her a favourite, adorning the chicest of interiors.
*Wallpaper*

She'll inspire anyone from the broke amateur to the more ambitious or flamboyant with her vintage-inspired (though utterly modern), bouquets and decorative gems.
*Vogue*

It's a book of beguiling, colourful, busy natural arrangements with great appeal.
*Irish Times*

Fresh flower arrangements can become a work of art, lifting a room with colour and texture.
*The English Home*