Seasonal Wreaths: Over 30 Simple and Stylish Ideas

120 pp. "Glorious wreaths for every season, all simple to create from a dazzling array of flowers, foliage, and imaginative materials. Featuring 80 color photos. From the laurel wreaths of ancient Greece to the floral garlands that grace the modern wedding, wreaths have been used for centuries to mark special occasions as well as to embellish the home. Now talented young florist Susanna Morrison presents more than 30 stylish designs using flowers and foliage as well as a rich variety of more unusual materials. Among the seasonal projects are a heart-shaped wreath of pink, red, and creamy white roses for Valentine's Day; a bright circle of summer sunflowers; a Yuletide garland of mistletoe; and a sumptuous centerpiece of peonies, roses, and lisanthus. Some of the projects, like the intricate mosaic wreath, take a little longer to create, while many--the fiery garland of dried chilies, for example--can be completed in almost no time. Throughout, a beautiful selection of color photos illustrates the key steps and stunning creations."