The Posy Book: Garden-Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story

ISBN: 1682682633

Author: Sabankaya, Teresa H.

Condition: Used

Like a favorite recipe, a posy is meant to be savored and shared. Try it yourself, and welcome a bit of floral enchantment into your life. -Amy Stewart, author ofThe Drunken Botanist Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and plants meant to convey a message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration, or thyme for bravery. These floral poems have become Teresa Sabankayas signature. Brides want them for their weddings, but a posy is a lovely gift any time of year, and one that readers can easily put together from their garden or with blooms from their local florist.In The Posy Book, Sabankaya shares step-by-step instructions, floral recipes for more than 20 posies, and ideas for seasonal variations. A modern floral dictionary, with 12 original paintings by celebrated illustrator Maryjo Koch, will help readers craft their own posies filled with personal meaning. More than 100 color photographs, 12 illustrations