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Jane Packer Flowers shows how to use fresh flowers to bring colour, variety and style to every corner of the home.

This book imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging to every reader, novice and expert alike. In "Jane Packer's Flower Course", celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school, putting her wealth of experience and her celebrated designs within the reach of every reader. This beautiful new book is divided into three sections. covering irresistible floral gifts, gorgeous arrangements of all shapes and sizes, and fabulous party and wedding flowers.

Eminent florist Jane Packer, who has earned fame and praise for her creative and inspiring designs, reveals her art of combining textures and shapes to produce glorious floral displays for diverse interiors and special occasions. There's an enticing mood and style for every season and every reason. City presents strong, contemporary flowers in vibrant colors that capture urban energy, spirit, and daring. In Country, the arrangements have a soft, natural feel that suits a relaxed, down-to-earth lifestyle. For serenity and simplicity, look to the Sea, awash with pale blues, grays, and creams, and for outdoor living dip into Garden's eclectic mix of ideas. From a winter mantelpiece laced with ivy, fruits and candles to spring's cheeriest daffodils in a sunny yellow vase, to coral pink amaryllis juxtaposed with seashells in a glass tank, you'll uncover decorations brimming with flair and grace. Practical tips ensure even beginners can fashion each wonderful design. 6 1/2 X 6 1/2. All in Color

An innovatory practical approach to fresh and dried flowers by a leading international floral designer Jane Packer's The Complete Guide to Flower Arranging features more than 100 displays for all types of container and every occasion. Easy-to-follow photographic sequences show exactly how to build up each style of arrangement. Representing outstanding value for money this stylish and contemporary series has been specially created for everyone with a busy lifestyle. Highly practical and inspiring the DK Living series embraces every aspect of a wide range of popular topics from gardening and cookery to beauty and sports. Each title covers both basic and more advanced information including a clear explanation of the subject equipment and preparation. Detailed step-by-step photographs and instructions take the reader systematically through all the techniques. The highly visual approach combined with clear uncluttered presentation make each title exceptionally easy to follow.

This book reflects the welcome revolution in floral design -- away from neat, rigid, almost painfully symmetrical displays and toward a freer, more dynamic use of the flowers' natural qualities.