Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature: 50 beautiful projects to bring the outside in
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (730 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782490957 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Three Stars" according to Mtn Yeti Barbie. mainly just a picture book.. "A tiresome book." according to Fillyjonk. Cutesy writing doesn't make for enjoyable reading in a book on floral decoration. The author, whom I suspect is extremely young and privileged, constantly mentions her "cubs" (a tiresome term for her kids - who cares?). She has a few good ideas but overall, nothing very inspiring here. The cover is the best photo in the book.Most annoying to me is when the author states, on two different pages: "Yellow i. "The Destruction of Endangered Species does not inspire me" according to Floribunda. The author claims this book is "eco-chic", and then she promotes the use of coral and in particular Sea Fan corals as decorations.Corals are important for the continuing health of our oceans and should not be imported as fripperies, no matter how pretty they are. Corals are living entities not bits of rock. A Sea fan like the one on page 118 must have been ripped from the sea bed, as they are so very fra
Willow Crossley has a background in design. After a degree in fashion journalism at the London University of the Arts, she worked on magazines before moving to the south of France. From here she began her online business Willow Rose Boutique, selling her word art designs, fabric-covered books, and bespoke jewelry. . Her first book, The Art of Handmade Living, was publis
Divided into five chapters on Woodland, Flora, Fauna, Edibles, and Beach, here are more than 50 ideas ranging from hellebores displayed in test tubes to a wreath made from hydrangeas, spring narcissi planted in wooden wine boxes, a tabletop display incorporating gilded apples and pears, displays of pebbles, coral, and shells, sea urchins fashioned into napkin rings, hollowed-out red cabbages used as vases, a colorful posy of chilies, and a stylish wall display of antlers and feathers.. In Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature, Willow combines
Her first book, The Art of Handmade Living, was published by CICO Books in 2012. Her popular blog is willowroseboutiquespot The author is based in Oxfordshire, UK. From here she began her online business Willow Rose Boutique, selling her word art designs, fabric-covered books, and bespoke jewelry. . After a degree in fashion journalism at the London University of the Arts, she worked on magazines before moving to the south of France. About the Author Willow Crossley has a background in design