Flower Fix

Modern arrangements for a daily dose of nature

Anna Potter, India Hobson

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English

White Lion Publishing
30 May 2019

Flower arranging & floral crafts

Series: Fix Series

Wild inspiration and modern arrangements by Swallows and Damsons florist Anna Potter, with beautiful photography by India Hobson.

Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energise, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with 26 tailor-made combinations of flowers to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood.

With easy-to-find seasonal blooms, found items such as twigs and dried fruit, and any assortment of containers, discover how simple it is to bring a little bit of nature's mystery into the everyday.

By: Anna Potter
By (photographer): India Hobson
Imprint: White Lion Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 190mm,
ISBN: 9781781317884
ISBN 10: 1781317887
Series: Fix Series
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents 7 INTRODUCTION 10 CREATING ATMOSPHERE WITH FLOWERS PART 1 The Arrangements 20 Taking Your Time 25 Inspire Wonder 30 Inspire Playfulness 38 Meaningful Colour 43 Letting Creativity Flow 49 Flowers for Gratitude 57 Inspire Creativity 60 Bringing the Wild Inside 67 Appreciate the Unappreciated 73 Learn to Let Go 79 Meaningful Memories 84 Find Beauty in the Everyday 90 Bringing Energy to a Dark Space 96 Simple Focus 100 A Still Life 107 The Shape of Self-Expression 110 Silence and Growth 120 Ageing Gracefully 124 Blossoming Hope 128 Beauty in the Imperfect 135 Be in the Moment 139 The Colour of Growth 143 Capturing True Beauty 152 Making the Everyday Magic 159 A Season to Contemplate 162 Everything Belongs PART 2 Basic Skills 174 Choosing and Buying Flowers 176 Tools and Equipment 178 Vessels 180 Preparing Flowers 183 Longevity of Floral Arrangements 184 Basic Skills 198 GLOSSARY OF FLOWERS 204 INDEX 206 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 207 ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER

Anna Potter is the florist behind Swallows and Damsons, based in Sheffield. Her flower shop has 156k followers on Instagram. A very luxe and wild feel that uses containers of all sorts and moves beyond the confines of blooms in her decoration - incorporating foliage, fruit and vegetables, sea shells and most things that grown out of the ground.

Reviews for Flower Fix: Modern arrangements for a daily dose of nature

"“...the gorgeous, seemingly effortless aesthetic Potter lays out in her well-stocked compendium should appeal to design-minded, Instagram-savvy readers.” * Publisher's Weekly * ""We’ve long admired Anna’s way with flowers (especially when she reminds us that even a staircase can be the perfect place to install something floral and dramatic) and we’re all just so happy to see her incredible style turned into something we can bring home."" * Design*Sponge * “In this dreamy book, Potter shares 26 floral projects to invite wellbeing, calm and beauty into the home.” * Psychologies * ""A study in living at a slower pace, Anna Potter’s gorgeous coffee table guide The Flower Fix uses floral arrangements to revive interiors and soothe the spirit."" * Foreword Review * “Nature lovers will delight in Anna Potter’s new book, The Flower Fix, where the founder of Swallows and Damsons shows off her skills to great effect.” * Crafts Beautiful * ""In her first, photograph-packed book, Sheffield, England flower-shop owner Potter teaches the how-to’s of what she calls “the slow flower movement,” gathering stems and posies to create more of a relaxed, subtle, Dutch Masters’ effect."" * Booklist | ALA * ""With stunning photography by India Hobson, the 26 projects may inspire you to try them yourself and bring the outside in for spring."" * WI Life * “The new old way to relax” * The Irish Times * “Captures the mood boosting power of flowers with ideas for nature-led displays, plus instructions on the mindful process of arranging the materials.” * Country Living * ""Hone your inner florist to create thoroughly modern arrangements and posies."" * Wedding Ideas * “Take time out from life’s daily chaos with a soothing dose of mindful flower arranging.” * Period Living * “Offers 26 floral projects to inspire wellbeing in the home.” * Real Homes * ""Details the wide range of benefits that come from filling your space with blossoms."" * Healthista * “A sumptuous guide to modern flower arranging, with 26 season spanning projects.” * House & Garden * “Offering easy to follow tutorials on how to create a series of stunning bouquets.” * Gardens Illustrated *"