The flower fix : modern arrangements for a daily dose of nature

**__The Flower Fix__ presents wild inspiration and modern arrangements by Swallows and Damsons florist Anna Potter, with beautiful photography by India Hobson.**Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energise, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with **26 tailor-made combinations of flowers** to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood.With easy-to-find seasonal blooms, found items such as twigs and dried fruit, and any assortment of containers, discover how simple it is to bring a little bit of nature's mystery into the everyday. Spanning **all seasons** and including both **larger installations** and **smaller, simpler projects**, there is something for anyone looking to play, experiment and create atmosphere with flowers.Get your daily flower fix with these and more inspiring arrangements:* **Inspire Playfulness** is a spring... The Flower Fix presents wild inspiration and modern arrangements by Swallows and Damsons florist Anna Potter, with beautiful photography by India Hobson. Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage, and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energize, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with 26 tailor-made combinations of flowers to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood. With easy-to-find seasonal blooms, found items such as twigs and dried fruit, and any assortment of containers, discover how simple it is to bring a little bit of nature's mystery into the everyday. Spanning all seasons and including both larger installations and smaller, simpler projects , there is something for anyone looking to play, experiment, and create atmosphere with flowers. Get your daily flower fix with these and more inspiring arrangements: Inspire Playfulness is a spring arrangement to bring joy, featuring lilac, roses, ranunculus, poppy, narcissi, and forget-me-nots. Flowers for Gratitude is a mix of summer's bounty to inspire thankfulness, including garden rose, daucus, echinacea, and chocolate sunflower. Find Beauty in the Everyday is a colorful arrangement to bring a fresh perspective, featuring autumn foliage, hydrangea, dahlia, crab apple, and rosehip. The Shape of Self-Expression is a circular wreath design to express individuality, with holly, lamb's ear, yellow holly berries, twigs and dried seedheads, and ivy berries. Each project lists the equipment, flowers, and foliage needed to start the project along with step-by-step instructions . You'll also find a guide to basic flower arranging ; notes on color palettes and how to use color ; and a flower glossary listing the color, seasonal availability, and vase life of each flower. Be led by the flowers, foliage, stems, follow their shapes and form, feel their weight and heft to create versions of these gorgeous arrangements that are uniquely your own. Contents 7 INTRODUCTION 10 CREATING ATMOSPHERE WITH FLOWERS PART 1 The Arrangements 20 Taking Your Time 25 Inspire Wonder 30 Inspire Playfulness 38 Meaningful Colour 43 Letting Creativity Flow 49 Flowers for Gratitude 57 Inspire Creativity 60 Bringing the Wild Inside 67 Appreciate the Unappreciated 73 Learn to Let Go 79 Meaningful Memories 84 Find Beauty in the Everyday 90 Bringing Energy to a Dark Space 96 Simple Focus 100 A Still Life 107 The Shape of Self-Expression 110 Silence and Growth 120 Ageing Gracefully 124 Blossoming Hope 128 Beauty in the Imperfect 135 Be in the Moment 139 The Colour of Growth 143 Capturing True Beauty 152 Making the Everyday Magic 159 A Season to Contemplate 162 Everything Belongs PART 2 Basic Skills 174 Choosing and Buying Flowers 176 Tools and Equipment 178 Vessels 180 Preparing Flowers 183 Longevity of Floral Arrangements 184 Basic Skills 198 GLOSSARY OF FLOWERS 204 INDEX 206 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 207 ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER The Flower Fix presents wild inspiration and modern arrangements by Swallows and Damsons florist Anna Potter, with beautiful photography by India Hobson. Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energise, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with 26 tailor-made combinations of flowers to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood. With easy-to-find seasonal blooms, found items such as twigs and dried fruit, and any assortment of containers, discover how simple it is to bring a little bit of nature's mystery into the everyday. Spanning all seasons and including both larger installations and smaller, simpler projects , there is something for anyone looking to play, experiment and create atmosphere with flowers. Get your daily flower fix with these and more inspiring arrangements: Inspire Playfulness is a spring... "Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage, and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energise, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with 26 tailor-made combinations of flowers to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood." -- Back cover A refreshingly modern guide to creative floral arrangements that uplift and inspire.