Florets - Floral Quote - # 127 - by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

" For lovers of a pure and simple decorating style, there are so many options for adding a gentle touch of fresh blooms and branches to your home without overdoing it or breaking the bank. The secret is to keep the look understated and try to strike a balance so that fresh flowers effortlessly fit into the room without overwhelming it. Natural style is casual, a breath of fresh air, with a definite focus on less being so much more."

~ Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring ~ 

[Holly Becker: American, based in Germany, interior stylist, teacher and founder of the blog Decor8, author of four books Decorate, Decorate Workshop, Decorate with Flowers and Decorate for a Party.

[Leslie Shewring: Canadian, stylist, photographer, designer, founder of the blog A Creative Mint and co-author of Decorate with Flowers and Decorate for a Party.]

[Quote from: Decorate with Flowers (2014) by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring.]

[Flowers: Dark red Hydrangea.]

[Container: Vintage blue and white cup.]

[Styling and Photography © Ingrid Henningsson/Of Spring and Summer.]

Enjoy your flower arranging and have a fabulous and floral Wednesday!

Thank you for visiting 'Of Spring and Summer'. I will be back tomorrow Monday for another Floral Media and a short sweet little video I happen to find on Youtube. Hope to see you then. 

Ingrid 

~ xoxo ~

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Floral Media - Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring's Latest Book - Decorate for a Party

Holly Becker from Decor8 and Leslie Shewring's from A Creative Mint - are about to publish their latest book this week. Its called Decorate for a Party: Stylish and Simple Ideas for Meaningful Gatherings. It's published in the UK by Jacqui Small. 


Decorate For a Party Book Trailer from Holly Becker on Vimeo.

It's Holly and Leslie's second book together. Their first book was called Decorate with Flowers: Creative Ideas for Flowers and Containers Around the Home. It was published in 2014, also by Jacqui Small.

Here is a link to my book review of Decorate with Flowers.

I'm very much looking forward to reading their new book and looking at all their creative ideas.

I hope you'll enjoy this short video! Have a fabulous and floral Monday!

Thank you for visiting 'Of Spring and Summer' - I will be back later in the week with more floral delights.

Ingrid 

~ xoxo ~

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Florets - Floral Quote - # 102 - by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

"Flower Stories.
It's typical when selecting flowers for your home to consider form, texture, contrast, scale and proportion, but don't forget the importance of creating an overall atmosphere. What distinctive qualities about a time or place are you trying to recreate through your flowers, and how can your choices accomplish this?"

~ Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring ~ 

[Holly Becker: American, based in Germany, interior stylist, teacher and blogger on Decor8, author of three books Decorate, Decorate Workshop and Decorate with Flowers.
[Leslie Shewring: Canadian, stylist, photographer, designer, blogger on A Creative Mint and co-author of Decorate with Flowers.]

[Quote from: Decorate with Flowers (2014) by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring.]

[Flowers: White roses, hyacinths and parrot tulips.]

[Container: Vintage pastel green jugs.]

[Styling and Photography © Ingrid Henningsson/Of Spring and Summer.]

Enjoy your flower arranging and have a fabulous floral Sunday!

I'll see you tomorrow with some more floral delights from Of Spring and Summer.

Ingrid 

~ xoxo ~

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Florets - Floral Quote - # 90 - Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

"From tall, fluted vases to ceramic pedestal bowls and milk bottles, keep an open mind and experiment. In addition to varying the size of your vessels,consider the size of the openings, because this dictates the size of your bouquet. You may love the more dramatic and full arrangements that you see in magazines, yet struggle when creating them at home and wonder why. Eliminate this little problem by stocking vessels with smaller openings in your cupboard."

~ Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring ~ 

[Holly Becker: American, based in Germany,interior stylist, teacher and blogger on Decor8, author of three books Decorate, Decorate Workshop and Decorate with Flowers.
[Leslie Shewring: Canadian, stylist, photographer, designer, blogger on A Creative Mint and co-author of Decorate with Flowers.]

[Quote from: Decorate with Flowers (2014) by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring.]

[Flowers: Pink and white Dahlias.]

[Container: Clear glass vases with narrow openings.]

[Styling and Photography © Ingrid Henningsson/Of Spring and Summer.]

Have a wonderful and floral Sunday!

I will be back tomorrow Monday with another Floral Media - all about Amaryllis.

~ xoxo ~

Ingrid

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Arrange Your Flowers! - # 6 - 12 Favourite Flower Arranging Books

Here are 12 of my favourite flower arranging and floral styling books.

The first four are all a bit cutting edge when it comes to flower arranging - some are modern and contemporary in style others are more romantic and incorporating lots of vintage containers.


Vintage Flowers (2011) this is the London florist Vic Brotherson's first book - choosing, arranging and displaying lush arrangements in vintage containers. Vic's very funky flower shop Scarlet and Violet, based in north west London, is full of vintage vases and containers. 
Here is my book review of her book. 

Vintage Wedding Flowers (2014) also by Vic Brotherson - romantic and beautiful summer arrangements - but not just for weddings. Vic did the very romantic wedding flowers for the model Kate Moss's wedding in 2011. 

Decorate with Flowers (2014) by Holly Becker - who writes the blog Decor8 and Leslie Shewring - who writes the blog A Creative Mint - creative ideas for flowers and containers and how to place them around the home. 
Here is my book review of their book. 

Flower Power (2007) by Swedish florist Malin Hidesäter and photographer Anna Skoog - bouquets and simple arrangements. Malin now works with Blomsterfrämjandet, who promotes cut flowers and house plants in Sweden. Blomsterfrämjandet do yearly trend reports that are worth having a look at - it's in Swedish - so you will have to do a translation.

The next four are all about how to bring nature indoors and making very natural and seasonal arrangements.

A Year in Flowers (2012) by Shane Connolly - seasonal flowers arranged in very natural and unfussy ways. Shane was the Artistic Director for all the floral arrangements at the Royal Wedding in 2011 for the Duchess of Cambridge. 

Bringing Nature Home (2012) by Ngoc Minh Ngo - floral arrangements inspired by nature. Arrangements by Nicolette Camille of the Brooklyn based Little Flower School. 
Here is my book review of the book. 

The Flower Recipe Book (2013) by Alathea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo - 100 easy-to-create arrangements set out as recipes - like a cookbook. They are the founders of Studio Choo, a San Francisco based floral design studio. 
Here is my book review of their book. 

Inspire - The Art of Living with Nature (2014) by Willow Crossley - 50 projects to bring the outside in. Willow shows you how to decorate your home using flowers, foliage and foraged finds. This is Willow's second book, her first was called The Art of Handmade Living (2012). 

The last four books are more about traditional flower arranging - all written by well established florists in the UK and America. 

At Home with Flowers (2011) by Jane Packer - beautifully simple arrangements for every room in the house. Jane's last book and I think her best. 
Here is my book review of her book.

Flowers Chic and Cheap (2010) by New York florist Carlos Mota - arrangements with flowers picked from the market or backyard.

Flowers Every Day (2012) by Paula Pryke - creative ideas for simple, modern flowers for your home. Paula mixes bought flowers with flowers from her garden. 
Here is my book review of her book. 

Simple Flower Arranging (2014) by Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks - Step-by-Step Design and Techniques. Sixty stylish arrangements - bouquets, small vases and table centrepieces.Their shop Bloomsbury Flowers is in Covent Garden and they have now opened a second location in Ham Yard also in the middle of London.

Have a Lovely Floral Day!

I will be back with more 'Arrange Your Flowers!' in January - in the meantime I'll see you on Friday with another 'A Bunch for the Weekend'.

~ xoxo ~

Ingrid

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

Florets - Floral Quote - # 70 - by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

" Pastels are versatile, and when paired with edgy brights (like neon) you can turn up the volume, giving them a forward, contemporary feel.Try tying the tops of your stems just under the blooms with long flowing ribbons in fun brights to lend a festive touch.."

~ Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring ~

[Holly Becker: American, based in Germany, interior stylist, teacher and blogger on Decor8, author of three books: Decorate, Decorate Workshop and Decorate with Flowers.] 

[Leslie Shewring: Canadian stylist, photographer, designer; blogger on A Creative Mint and co-author of Decorate with Flower.]

[Quote from: Decorate with Flowers by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring.]

[Flowers: Pink stock flowers.]

[Vase: Vintage milk bottle.]

[Other props: Pink satin ribbon, torn strip of pink and white fabric; marble table.]

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

[Styling inspired by Holly and Leslie's book Decorate with Flowers.]

Book Review - Decorate with Flowers by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

"It is our heartfelt desire to bring you a fresh approach to decorating with flowers through this book, and to remove the intimidation that is typically associated with floral design.

I love this book - it's full of inspirational and creative ideas on using flowers in your home and you'll find over 150 images with beautiful flower arrangements.

"A few delicate blooms in even the simplest of vessels can add a dramatic statement to any room. Don't stress over crafting the perfect  bouquet; often a stem, or a small bundle is all that is needed." 

Every week I create lots of different flower arrangements for my blog and also hopefully inspiring people to be creative with flowers and make their own arrangements. I'm always happy when I find new and creative ways to display flowers and this book does just that!  

"Step-by-step-project - Tied Posy Arrangement - You will need: bud vase, a focal flower, six or seven secondary flowers in various colours and sizes, a ribbon."

The book is written by Holly Becker of the blog decor8 and Leslie Shewring of A Creative Mint. Both super talented ladies in both the blogging and design world.

"When you have enormous heavy blooms like these dahlias, it can be more than enough to group them together without adding anything else. Keeping the stems long, we place them in a crackled glass vase for an effortless and airy look." 

This review is made up of pictures from the book and short quotes by Holly and Leslie. I like the fact that they are telling you in their own words what the book is about.  

"Add contrast in small doses to give a mostly neutral space an unexpected jolt."

It's published by Jacqui Small and the photographs are taken mainly by Leslie Shewring - but there are also photographs by Laure Joliet, Janis Nicolay, Thorsten Becker and Holly Becker.

"We love flowers, and through our work as stylists we frequently bring them into our rooms and vignettes to create a little magic." 

I have used fabrics designed by Leslie as background to my photographs. Her designs are all inspired by living in Paolo Alto in Southern California and are produced by Cloud 9 Fabrics. 

"Shallow, ceramic bowls are transformed into a must-try centrepiece when filled with fragrant blooms and herbs (we love mint!)."

This is a book to thoroughly be inspired by - each of the eight themed chapters has dozens of flower arranging ideas as well as a step-by-step project and some lovely entertaining ideas.   

Happy Floral Reading!

See you soon again!

xoxo Ingrid

Florets - Floral Quote - # 56 - by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring

" A few delicate blooms in even the simplest of vessels can add a dramatic statement to any room. Don't stress over crafting the perfect bouquet; often a stem, or a small bundle is all that is needed. Also consider placement and think of where flowers would make you the happiest. Would you enjoy them bedside to provide sweet dreams? What about on your desk to bring in a little nature? Could they be added to your hallway to greet you each day?"

~ Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring ~

[Holly Becker: American, based in Germany, interior stylist, teacher and blogger on decor8; author of three books: Decorate, Decorate Workshop and Decorate with Flowers.]

[Leslie Shewring: Canadian stylist, photographer and designer; blogger on A Creative Mint and author of Decorate with Flowers.] 

[Quote from: Decorate with Flowers by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring.]

[Flowers: Carnation, Tulip, Rosemary, Ranunculus, Forget-me-nots, Primroses, Muscari, Spring Snowflakes and Bellis.]

[Vases/containers: Six vintage fish paste jars.]

[Other props: Vintage French linen sheet and painted wooden board.]

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

[Styling inspired by Holly and Leslie's book Decorate with Flowers.]

Have a Wonderful Floral Sunday!

See you next week.

xoxo Ingrid

Floral Media # 22 - Gatherings Magazine - Spring Issue 2014 is out!

I'm very happy to announce that the Spring Issue of Gatherings Magazine is published this week. 

Below is a little preview - and also an offer on a 10% discount on all orders. 

Cover of Gatherings Magazine - Spring Issue 2014 - Artists and Artisans.
Cover photo by Cristina Colli.

Spring Market Report by Trisha Brink.

Recipes by Clarice Fox-Hughes - Styling and photography by Annetta Bosakova.



Recipe by Clarice Fox-Hughes - Styling and photography by Annetta Bosakova

Fabrics + Flowers - styling and photography by Ingrid Henningsson. 
Fabrics by Sarah Hardaker.

Book review: Decorate with Flowers by Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring. 

 

Book review: Backyard Style by Matthew Mead.

Mothers and Daughters Taking Tea - feature by Heather Spriggs Thompson - photography by Amber Beckham.

For A Day In Paris - Parisian fashion shoot - words and photography by Amber Beckham.

Home/Studio Tour of Erin Anderson.

Gatherings Magazine is offering you a 10% discount on all magazines orders! 

Just enter the discount code BLOGFRIEND at checkout.

Here is the link to Gatherings Magazine web site.

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Have a Wonderful Floral Day!

I'll be back on Sunday with another Florets - an inspirational floral quote by a flower lover. 

xoxo Ingrid

Floral Media - # 20 - Floral Spring Links

From pushcart to floral empire - Winston Flowers in Boston - floral beauty all around - from Justine Hand at Gardenista.

Get Ready For Spring With The Most Stunning Flower Markets Around The World.

Leslie Shewring's brand new and very beautiful pastel floral and geometric fabrics are just in at my local fabric store - The Village Haberdashery here in London. I think it's soon time for some fabric shopping! Leslie also writes the blog A Creative Mint. 

Leslie and Holly Becker at Decor8, have written a book together called Decorate with Flowers - it's out soon and I can't wait to see what these two talented ladies have in stall for us!

Seven tips on how to grow sweet peas - from Erin at Floret Flower Farm.

Some great Bulb vases from Janet Hall at Gardenista.

If you ever visit London and are in need of some flowers or something to eat visit Petersham Nurseries just outside Richmond - from Tea Time in Wonderland.

Get ready for spring with some DIY Wall Vases by Erin Boyle at Gardenista.



Blue flowers and black backgrounds from stylist Sania Pell. Dark, moody and mysterious! 



Sarah Winward's Floral Design Studio in Salt Lake City - what a beautiful space by Erin Boyle at Gardenista. 

I hope you have enjoyed the floral spring links.

Have A Wonderful Floral Friday And A Great Weekend!

See you back here soon.

xoxo Ingrid