A beautiful flower arrangement can make a space more welcoming and create an atmosphere of sharing. Not only do flowers brighten up the room, but they can also help brighten your mood. As we head into the fall and winter months, finding certain floral varieties may be more challenging. These books offer step-by-step guides on how to make beautiful arrangements using not only seasonal flowers but all kinds of plants, leaves, grasses and even fruits and vegetables.
So don’t be afraid to dive right in. As suggested by some of the titles listed here, it can be “chic & cheap” as well as “simple.” It can be a low cost, low commitment activity, and when you are working with flowers, even a beginner can create something delightful. Plus, these books have the added bonus of stunning photography. Like cookbooks, they have the gorgeous pictures that may inspire you into action or simply whisk you away to a lovely daydream.
If you’re the kind of learner who likes to watch someone else do it first, check out the how-to videos on Creativebug. With your CLP Library card, you have FREE access to over 1,000 creative video classes and tutorials. Look for the how-to class taught by Studio Cho titled Flower Arranging, or 100LayerCake’s video titled DIY Flower Bouquets. And be sure to check out our YouTube channel, @clpvideo, for a quick tutorial on making a Pumpkin Vase Centerpiece.