Spectacular Flowers - Tapa dura

Features stunning flower arrangements created by the author for some of the finest stately homes in Britain. The locations include Glamis Castle, Blenheim Palace, Shugborough, Castle Howard, Hagley Hall, Hanch Hall, Hever Castle, Ragley Hall, Rockingham Castle and Warwick Castle. The decor of the rooms and each arrangement are described in detail and illustrated by beautiful/lavish colour photographs; close up detail in colour, with accompanying personal comments by the owners. The book also provides simple instructions on flowers, foliage and the mechanics of creating similar flower displays in the home. Advice is given on colour schemes, blending flower displays with furnishings and the importance of lighting. There are also celebration suggestions made for many of the arrangements including a Christmas party, and Easter Morning pot-et-fleur, a Valentine posy, a wedding pedestal, and Autumn banquet and a Silver Wedding table display.