A lavishly illustrated gift book for flower lovers reveals the historical symbolism of flowers and plants and explains how to create a bouquet that conveys the correct feelings in chapters that present detailed instructions for fifty-seven different floral arrangements, along with information on the historical meaning of each and a comprehensive glossary. 10,000 first printing.
Shane Connolly is a hot new floral designer in London, part of an influential generation of floral decorators who believe in arranging flowers in a natural, straightforward way. His work has been featured in Vogue, Country Living, and Harpers & Queen.