The Little Flower Recipe Book: 148 Tiny Arrangements for Every Season and Occasion (The Flower Recipe Series) by Jill Rizzo

The best things come in small packages! Beloved florist Jill Rizzo, co-author of the bestselling Flower Recipe Book, turns her attention to charming miniature arrangements. Projects are organized seasonally, and range from a thimble-sized vase of pansies to a tiny teacup holding a bundle of zinnias to a bud vase with a single Japanese anemone. All told, the book contains over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, including: Ingredients lists specifying the type and quantity of blooms needed Clear instructions detailing each step Hundreds of photos showing how to place every stem Ideas for unexpected vessels (dollhouse suppliers are a great source for miniature vases!) A flower care primer All the design techniques readers need to know And so much more! Read more

From the Publisher Breathtaking inspiration meets step-by-step practicality Use this book as a roadmap for making seasonal combinations with the flowers that are readily available to you. The arranging techniques and easy-to-understand directions help you design beautiful miniature arrangements, wreaths, garlands, place settings, gift toppers, floating displays and more. Spring Summer Fall Winter Learn foundational techniques for getting started with arrangements and learn specific floral design techniques like: Sourcing and Harvesting Drying and Pressing Building Wreaths Creating Tablescapes Jill Rizzo's Tips for Getting Started The recipes in this book offer precise instructions for bloom selection and placement, but don’t be discouraged if you can’t replicate a design exactly. Use shape, variety, or palette as a starting point for your own arrangements. 1. To make your design appear to grow from the center of the vase, place stems at a slight angle through an imaginary X in the center of the vessel rather than inserting them straight down.