Branches & Blooms: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Magical Centerpieces, Wreaths, Garlands, and Other Unexpected Arrangements

by Alethea Harampolis, Jill Rizzo

(Originally published in hardcover as The Wreath Recipe Book )
Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo, authors of The Flower Recipe Book and founders of Studio Choo, provide more than 100 step-by-step projects to make with flowering and leafy branches. In the spring, readers can create a cherry blossom bough or a centerpiece of lilacs and olive branches. In the summer, a garland features sage with pomegranates and citrus-colored strawflowers. In autumn, wreaths are made out of magnolias and rosemary. Winter highlights cedar, pine, and juniper, yielding unexpected table settings and new wreath shapes. Also included are hundreds of step-by-step photos, as well as tutorials covering basic techniques, sourcing, and care information.

Genres: Nonfiction, Gardening

272 pages, Paperback

Published February 21, 2017

Reviews

[superawesomekt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't looked at any other books by Studio Choo (authors of The Flower Recipe Book), so I can't compare it to any of those, but I really enjoyed the style and inspiration of this book. I live in Oregon, so many of the same flowers and trees are here as the Northern California base of the authors, which is a great bonus.

The structure is very organized and the quality of the photographs is top-notch.

This would be a great library read if you want some fresh ideas for an event.

[Jackie Cesanek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved every bit of this book. Came away inspired.