Book Description
Faux Florals for Your Wedding is the first craft book on the latest bridal trend: accessories and decorations with gorgeous silk flowers. Faux Florals for Your Wedding is the first book about turning fabulous silk florals and wedding craft supplies into romantic, personalized wedding designs. The thirty projects, plus abundant variations in colors and styles, include bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, headpieces, ceremony accents, centerpieces, toasting glasses, and favors. Step-by-step, photographed instructions ensure professional results even for beginners. This complete guide includes the basics of wedding flowers and faux florals as well as a fill-in organizer. With Faux Florals for Your Wedding, the flowers will be as beautiful, original, and lasting as their love.
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Fabulous Faux Florals-Projects for every taste, season, and decorating style, including traditional, garden, contemporary, tropical, and holiday looks.
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Beautiful Florals.......2006-11-10
I am very impressed with the Faux Floral book. It gives great suggestions and is easy to understand. Since I design my own floral arrangments I do not use some of the information. But if you are a beginner, it's an awesome addition to your library.
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Do you feel creatively challenged, economy minded, and in need of some simple tricks to spruce up your home? Who doesn't? Luckily, Faux Flowers provides a helpful solution to your decorating problems. Floral designer Richard Kollath and author Ed McCann team up to offer even the klutziest among us easy advice on how to achieve lasting elegant, dramatic, or just plain "charming" results with artificial flowers. By incorporating many of the classic principles of flower arranging (start your thinking with the container--not the blooms; use an odd number of stems; strip stems' bottom leaves to prevent cloudy water; always vary stem length to create asymmetry), the book serves as a friendly primer for the beginning floral artist. And yet even the most sophisticated flower arranger will be inspired by the variety and ingenuity of the 100 ideas presented here. Along with its lush photographs by Roy Gumpel, the book offers numerous helpful hints to support its contention that "faux is the way to go." One surprisingly clever sample tip: to enhance the illusion of reality, add water to plastic-stemmed flowers in clear glass containers. --Judy Fireman
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Bargain Books are non-returnable.
A rose is a rose. But is it really? Take a closer look. Faux flowers have never looked so good, and today they're more popular than ever. Multihued hydrangeas, gossamer poppies, slender lilies, and hundreds of other varieties are widely available and incredibly lifelike. In this beautifully illustrated guide, floral designer Richard Kollath and writer Ed McCann demonstrate how easy it is to use faux flowers to add lasting, blooming color to every room of the house. A collection of anemones in tiny glass bottles cheers up a sunny windowsill. A lush arrangement of ranunculus in a ceramic cachepot brightens a corner nook, and a table arrangement of red hibiscus blossoms and candles sets an exotic mood for a dinner party. These are just a few of the more than 100 simple ideas in Faux Flowers. With tips on designing, constructing, and displaying the arrangements, full-color photographs, unique container ideas, and an extensive suppliers list, Faux Flowers is the ultimate guide to creating beautiful arrangements that last.
Customer Reviews:
Simple to a fault.......2004-03-17
Ordered this book to help me create simple arrangements to display in my home. Found few arrangements to choose from, and most of those were not very creative and a little boring. The best arrangement is on the cover - not worth paying the price for the entire book.
Faux Flowers for Dummies.......2003-09-11
Great inspiration for the design-challenged. Now I know what to do with all those vases I got for my wedding. The simple and elegant arrangements featured in Faux Flowers has guided me to add tasteful accents to my home. I really love this book! (Great gift idea too.)
Loved it!.......2003-09-08
I own this book and think it is terrific. I can't handle fresh flowers everyday---too much $$$, too much work. Thanks for the insights on using fakes. I do a daily television show and use Richard and Ed's ideas frequently. (The water in the vase IS a great trick. Very chic, modern looks without going broke.
Not Grandma's Plastic Arrangements.......2003-08-28
Who would have thought that silk flowers could be so elegant as well as realistic...you almost want to sniff the pages! The suggestions for containers and mixing dried and silk flowers have encouraged me to be bold. No more little glass vases for me!
This book helped me brighten up my gloomy NY apartment.......2003-08-28
I am so excited to have flowers in my home again, even though my windows get no direct sunlight. These guys made it look sooo easy--and it was.
The materials were easy to locate and the instructions were clear and direct.
What a difference one little book can make!
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Bring the best of the outdoors in—any time of year—with a bountiful collection of faux floral arrangements. Fresh flowers are expensive and last only a short time; dried flowers fade and crumble, but realistic, artfully done faux flower arrangements can give pleasure for years to come. With these instructions, a pair of wire cutters, a glue gun, floral tapes and wires and a selection of artificial flowers, fruits and vegetables, you’ll be able to create extraordinary seasonal wreaths, attention-grabbing centerpieces, lifelike floral displays, and incredible topiaries. Color photographs show completed projects, while simple instructions ensure success every time.
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Faux and Fabulous Forever.......2004-05-01
It seems as though there a dozens of new floral arrangment books popping up these days, but Faux Fabulous seems to have the best projects by far. The arrangements are tasteful and photographed beautifully. In fact, I was amazed by how authentic and real the flowers looked. The wreathes and embeliished votive candles were the prettiest, in my opinion. They work well for all seasons and if you want to add some color to your home, these projects all work year-round which means I don't have to fuss with decorating! I raved about the book to my sister who's getting married this Fall, and she saw how much fun i was having creating each project that she's considering using silk flowers to decorate the wedding. I've been arranging for many years now and making the projects came relatively easy for me; however, people who are new to the craft shouldn't have any problems. the instructions are pretty straight-forward.
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Covers all the basics in faux-flower arranging for the beginner -- from materials to tools to design philosophies.
Faux Florals for Every Occasion is a fresh approach to silk flower arranging. The author, a renowned floral designer, takes the reader beyond everyday expectations and inspires creativity with 40 sumptuous and contemporary designs. Remarkable advances have been made in the look and feel of silk flowers, and today hundreds of varieties are widely available. You can choose from traditional faux roses to slender lilies, delicate freesia and gossamer poppies all as vibrant and real looking as the freshest cut flowers. The benefits of using faux flowers are immediately apparent upon opening this book but readers will also be seduced by the practicality of going faux. They last longer, are less expensive, don't wilt, are allergen-free and can be used again and again in different combinations to suit the season or a special occasion. No experience is necessary to create the beautiful designs featured in this book. The author demystifies the art of flower arranging with step-by-step instruction and a simple, concise approach illustrated with gorgeous color photos. Whether novice or expert, this book will unleash your creativity and give you the resources that you will delight in and return to year after year.
- Features 40 gorgeous designs and simple step-by-step illustration.
- Includes seasonal arrangements for weddings, christenings and anniversaries, as well as displays for celebrations such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, and New Years.
- Full of ideas and inspiration for experienced faux floral arrangers, including contemporary displays that combine silk florals with natural elements to fire your creativity.
**North American Rights Only**
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With a variety of 30 inspired arrangements and a mini-course on the principles of floral design, Fabulous Faux Florals is a gorgeous, user-friendly guide to creating stylish and sensual silk arrangements using affordable silk flowers and foliage that look “just-picked.”
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Florals & faux: Decorative painting on faux backgrounds
Ginger Edwards
Manufacturer: Plaid Enterprises
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ASIN: B0006RR5XM |
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The craft of faux flower arranging is ready for a contemporary update—and Melody Thompson, a Texas Master Florist, is just the person to do it. Founder of a successful Austin, Texas floral boutique, Melody has extensive experience creating personal and original designs for weddings and special events. Here, she reveals her secrets for getting professional results in less than one hour. Vivid color photos display 40 beautiful and varied arrangements and styles for accents, centerpieces, wreaths, topiaries, and bouquets.
Customer Reviews:
NO SELF-HELP ATTACHED.......2005-10-18
Thank God for Mr. Barnett. It was so easy to understand and read due to the fact that he gets down to brass tacks and does not add the fluff that all self-help authors do. Straight forward and to the point with basic communication tips that can help anyone in any situation. Wether it be relationship/communication issues or sales, the point is the same: Effective communication. Common-sense communication tips. Thank you Mr. Barnett.
good book.......2000-06-03
this was a very enriching book, both for your relationship and soul. I give it a thumbs up.
Customer Reviews:
A Couple's Guide to Communication.......2007-08-04
This book was published in 1976. There are more current books by the same author that are much better. He is a researcher who was just "starting out" in 1976 and has since made new discoveries so that this book (examples for sure) are very out-of-date for today's world.
Great Book!.......2003-12-03
This book helped me understand that we often do more damage to our relationships even when we intend to make things better. After reading this book, I see that there are so many things that I noticed in myself and my partner that negatively affected our relationship. We are now on the path to correct these things and our relationship is getting better month by month. This book as well as a very enlightening book called "The Ever-transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato are Godsends to us. They have saved our marriage and made us more positive and hopeful about our own lives! If you read these books, you will understand what I am saying. Good luck on your journeys together!
Great for one and all.......2000-04-25
This book was recommended for me to read by my Sociology Professor instead of John Gray's work, Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus, and I love it! I've delved a little into both texts and enjoy Gottman's work better since its suggestions are backed by years of clinical research on how thousands of couples communicate and presents the strategies that worked best for them, where Gray's are more based on observations. This book gives practical step by step knowledge of how to communicate with your partner and the little snags that you run into day by day without even knowing it. I consider my partner and I very open and able to communicate with each other, but reading this book showed us that even we could use some improvement; it has helped me to see where my ability to communicate goes astray and gave me ways to work on them. The language is easy to understand and there are even practice exercises you can do with your significant other to review the information he presents. The book presents a whole program that you can do to help you communicate better with your mate or even anyone you come into contact with. If you are the kind of person who constantly is searching to improve your life, then this is a book for you!
Book Description
Do you know how to listen to your spouse?How can you "give life" to your marriage with your words?Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III have together written this inductive Bible study guide to help couples build healthy and happy marriages. Through six study sessions for individuals, couples or groups, they help you explore differences that might hinder communication and learn strategies that can strengthen your marriage.Intimate Marriage Bible studies bring spouses into deeper communion with God and with each other. In marriage a man and a woman are called to leave their families of origin, to weave their individual lives into a unity and to cleave to each other. How can fallen human beings even begin to contemplate this ideal--God's ideal?These studies will help you take small but real steps toward honoring the image of God in each other and living out God's goal for marriage. As you explore and respond to Scripture together, you will discover strength and beauty in your marriage and become even more intimate companions.
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Communicating in Relationships: A Guide for Couples and Professionals
Frank D. Fincham ,
Leyan O. L. Fernandes , and
Keith Humphreys
Manufacturer: Research Press (IL)
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0878223428 |
Book Description
The first year of your marriage can be the most magical, exciting, and romantic time of your life. It can also be the most difficult. Suddenly you're faced with new, sometimes unexpected challenges, such as adjusting to your spouse's likes and dislikes, dealing with in-laws, deciding whether to have children, overcoming money concerns, and keeping your love life warm and captivating.
This revealing and indispensable guide explores all the emotional highs and lows of your first year as husband and wife, and gives you proven techniques for building your life together on a solid foundation. Happily married husband-and-wife team
Marcus and
Lori Goldman answer all of your concerns and questions while providing you with easy, step-by-step methods for creating a built-to-last relationship.
Filled with warmth, insight, and humor,
What to Do After You Say "I Do" will prove invaluable as you and your loved one embark on your lifelong adventure as husband and wife. Let it be your guide for a rewarding, delightful, and memorable journey.
Surviving your first lovers' quarrel
Keeping the flame alive after the honeymoon
Deciding if and when to have a baby
Understanding, accepting, and adjusting to the in-laws
Dealing with money
And much more!
About the Authors
Marcus Jacob Goldman, M.D., is an associate in psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts and the author of The Joy of Fatherhood (Prima).
Lori J. Goldman is a communications specialist. They have been married for ten years and live with their three children in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderfully Comprehensive and Funny Guide to the First Year!.......2001-05-11
Marriage is complex. Dr. Goldman and his wife should be commended for sharing their experiences and those of others, in this well written, funny and comprehensive guide to the most challenging, make or break year of your lives together. They discuss the great times and deal with the tough ones honestly and openly. I loved it. You will too!!
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Re-creating Married with the Same Old Spouse-Couples Guide
Sandra Gray Bender
Manufacturer: Westminster John Knox Press
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Recreating Marriage with the Same Old Spouse
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What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew About Men
ASIN: 0664257267 |
Book Description
How to Stay out of the Hospital is a treatise on the many things that are wrong with the medical establishment. Thousands of people die in the hospital every year for conditions that did not put them in the hospital. Simply put, they are dying because of poor surgical care and medical expertise.
As a licensed physician, the author feels compelled to make the public aware of some of the things that are wrong.
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The Art of Staying Together: A Couple's Guide to Intimacy and Respect
Michael S. Broder
Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1562828835 |
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