book review...

decorate with flowers...
creative ideas for flowers and containers around the home

by Holly Becker & Leslie Schewring

A debut publication for product designer Leslie Schewring and title number 3 in the best selling 'Decorate' series for acclaimed interiors blogger Holly Becker, Decorate With Flowers is a fresh and pretty interpretation of displaying flowers in the home.

My favourites-dahlias in stunning sorbet colours. Photos Laure Joliet.

simple, but beautiful bottle chandelier.

Chinese tea tins make stunning flower containers. Washi tape for single blooms on the wall.

Their first publishing collaboration comes across as a real and genuine project between two friends, with a combined passion for its subject matter. Holly and Leslie's well documented love of flowers in their independent projects is the staple ingredient of a shared signature style.

A simple flower moodboard.

Inspiring wall displays and designs from Leslie's studio.

Based on the advice of two self-confessed flower lovers, rather than flower experts, Holly and Leslie provide simple but clear guides in each introductory section, from tools of the trade, flower and herb types, arrangements, to easy-to-follow step by step projects.

Chapter 8-Black & White-my favourite section in the book.

A striking black & white montage-this is my favourite moodboard.

From then on, the book is split into 8 main chapters, covering colour stories from black & white to neon and themes as varied as market and girly glam. You can also take a peek into the homes of like-minded creatives for whom flowers play an important role, all captured beautifully in Leslie's photography. Images and copy are enhanced with imaginative layouts, hand drawn graphics and themed mood boards. You can also refer to their own personal favourite flowers to use in displays and, of course, a comprehensive resource page to help re-create the displays in your own home.

Simplicity-Single blooms with paperclips on string.

Leslie and beautiful blooms.

Take a flick through Holly and Leslie's book on my You Tube video!

Decorate With Flowers is available to pre-order from Amazon.