Fruits, Vegetables, & Berries: An Arranger's Guide

Spectacular arrangements for the table, mantel, wall, or door need not be limited to flowers or even to "real" natural materials, but the same principles of good design still apply. "The art of arranging," insist the authors of this nicely done guide, "is a decorative expression of a number of artistic skills." But, they assure us, "You do not have to be an artist to possess a sense of style and proportion and a feeling for good design." Of course, stealing their great ideas helps, too. Their solid groundwork on materials, equipment, containers, and design tenets supports 30 projects, ranging from individual place settings to dramatic garlands to vast sculptural arrangements. Combining dried and preserved elements with today's high-quality artificial botanicals, they achieve handsome results for every occasion. And since no fresh flowers are involved, the creations will last indefinitely. --Amy Handy This description may be from another edition of this product.