Florets - Floral Quote - # 71 - by Tricia Guild and Elspeth Thompson

"I cannot imagine living without flowers - the repeated rhythms of buying, conditioning, arranging and re-arranging them has become an integral part of my life. Like many domestic tasks, this can be done quickly and efficiently, without a second thought. But I glean much more satisfaction from lingering over different stages - from selecting the right blooms for the space and the season to choosing the best container to complement their shapes and colours - and I'm certain the extra time and effort shows in the result. Over the years, I've picked up tips on cutting and conditioning flowers from experts in the field and from my own experience, and am delighted to pass on this wisdom."

~ Tricia Guild and Elspeth Thompson  ~

[Tricia Guild OBE: British interior designer, founder and Creative Director of Designers Guild; and author of fifteen books.]

[Elspeth Thompson (1961-2010) British author of fifteen books on gardening, interiors and crafts; and journalist for The Sunday Telegraph, the Guardian and the observer - writing on gardening and interiors.]

[Quote from: Flowers by Tricia Guild.]

[Flower: Two different pink stock flowers.]

[Vase: Turquoise blue vase from charity store.]

[Other props: Pink and white fabric.]

[Styling and photography © Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]

I'm taking a break from writing Florets. I will be back in mid August again with more wonderful floral quotes.

I will continue writing FLOWERS with Titti and I'll be doing A Bunch for the Weekend most Fridays - over the summer.

Wishing You A Happy Floral Sunday!

xoxo Ingrid

Florets - Floral Quote # 46 by Tricia Guild and Elspeth Thompson

"Translucence. Water forms part of the essential elemental nature of flowers: they rise out of the earth, draw water up their stems, move and breathe in the air and open their petals to the fiery sun. It was its perfect embodiment of the four elements that made the lotus the ultimate spiritual flower in ancient Eastern scriptures. Water is as integral a part of a flower arrangement as the vase. It reminds us that flowers are living things - even glossy tulips or candy-pink gerberas, which can seem almost plastic in their perfection."

~ Tricia Guild and Elspeth Thompson ~ 

[Tricia Guild: British interior designer, founder and Creative Director of Designers Guild; and author of fifteen design books. 

Elspeth Thompson: 1961-2010, British author of fifteen books on gardening, interiors and craft; and journalist for The Sunday Telegraph, the Guardian and the Observer, writing on gardening and interiors.]

[Quote from: Cut Flowers by Tricia Guild.]

[Flowers: Pink parrot tulips.]

[Vase: Vintage bottle with washi tape.]

[Styling and photography: © Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.] 

Have a Wonderful Floral Sunday!

Back soon!

xoxo Ingrid