Simply Pink: Floral Ideas for Decorating and Entertaining
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While Dorothy Draper championed pink as the color choice of style, Paula Pryke has perfected the use of pink in floral displays as the surest way of creating atmosphere in a room. The mood-enhancing power of pink, the world’s most popular flower color, is showcased in her latest book. Whether using a single shade repetitively or creating a mosaic of pinks, it is possible to achieve a variety of styles and moods, from clean spare minimalist to psychedelic modern to romantic, old-fashioned bouquets. Paula expands on the intricacies of color and form—hot fuchsia commands attention while cooler shades create calm and serenity. From simple posies and boutonnieres to large pedestal arrangements and table centerpieces, Paula Pryke’s rich repertoire of designs and her intuitive use of color raises this book to the ultimate inspirational guide to decorating with flowers. Whether seeking an ultra feminine elegance or chic understatement, think pink!
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #93501 in Books
- Published on: 2009-04-28
- Released on: 2009-04-28
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 144 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780847831784
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
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“Eleven best sellers later, she embraces the color pink in all its glory, showcasing every shade in a variety of styles–minimalist, romantic, and modern–and settings, such as weddings, showers, and tea parties. In this book, as in others, Pryke takes the dear out of flower arranging with you-can-do-it ideas, which is why those of us who can’t attend her Flower School in London are so grateful for her books.” ~Southern Accents
About the Author
Paula Pryke has a world-renowned reputation for innovative and brilliantly colorful floral designs. Originally trained as a teacher, she launched her internationally successful Flower School in London eight years ago and attracts professional florists from all over the world as students. She is the author of over seven bestselling books, including her Paula Pryke Table Flowers, Paula Pryke Flower School and Wedding Flowers.
Customer Reviews
PAULA YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!!
THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC. PINK IS MY FAVORITE COLOR, SO I WAS SOLD ON THE COVER AND ORDERED IT BEFORE THE RELEASE DATE. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED WHEN IT ARRIVED. I HAVE SEVERAL OF PAULA'S BOOKS, AND THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST. THE PHOTOS IN THE BOOK ARE OUTSTANDING. IF YOU LOVE THE ROMANTIC ENGLISH GARDEN LOOK, OR THE SIMPLE CONTEMPORAY STYLE YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING OF INTREST. SIMPLE ARRANGEMENTS, LARGE TABLE CENTERPIECES, WEDDINGS, CHILDRENS PARTYS, AFTERNOON TEAS, AND DINNER PARTIES ARE JUST A FEW OF THE DESIGNS SHOWN. PAULA ALSO GOES INTO DETAIL ON TECHNIQUES WHICH INCLUDE HAND TIED BOUQUETS, CONTAINER DECORATING AND AIDS TO ARRANGING FLOWERS. THE FLOWER DIRECTORY IS REMARKABLE. SHE BREAKS DOWN THE SHADES OF PINK INTO THREE CATEGORIES, PASTEL PINK, BRIGHT PINKS AND MIXED PINKS. EACH FLOWER HAS A PHOTO AND DISCRIPTION AS TO AVAILABILTY, HOW LONG IT WILL LAST, AND OTHER FLOWERS IT WORKS WELL WITH. THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTRESTED IN FLORAL DESIGN. IF YOU HAVE NEVER PURCHASED ONE OF PAULA PRYKE'S BOOKS I SUGGEST THIS BE YOUR FIRST. IF YOU ARE A PAULA PRYKE COLLECTOR, THIS IS A MUST FOR YOUR COLLECTION! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. AFTER READING THIS BOOK YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO WAIT TO CREATE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENT.



