Cut and Dry: The Modern Guide to Dried Flowers from Growing to Styling

Learn how to create stylish dried flower arrangements that will last longer than freshly cut bouquets. Do you love to have flowers at home, but it seems that as soon as you dip them in water, they immediately wither and fall apart? Forget about it! Join the trend - dry your own flowers and create beautiful bouquets that will last longer than fresh bouquets, but still add a soft, romantic floral touch to your home. Expert florist Caroline Dunster breathes new life into the centuries-old art of growing, drying and displaying flowers in ways that add a luxurious and natural feel to any space. Looking for elegant DIY wedding arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to your room decor? In the book you will find designs that will complement any aesthetic look and event. This book is written for a new, younger audience who are just beginning to discover the art of drying flowers. Its author is a popular English botanist stylist who is passionate about urban gardening. Publishing is considered a modern version of a classic craft. Eco-activists can rest easy, because drying flowers is becoming more and more popular and is considered a more ecological floristic approach. Dried flowers are ideal for: homemade wedding bouquets and table setting stylish home decor arrangement of the workplace in an affordable way that does not require special care This book is perfect for anyone who wants to get started in the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems, what colors work best, and how to choose textures to create floral sculptures that will breathe new life into any space at any time of year.