Wonder of the Woodlands

"Here is the beauty of walking in the woods- You see small moments with great clarity."In this gorgeous celebration of nature, Fran oise Weeks shares the magic of slowing down and creating lush arrangements that capture the beauty of the forest. With an eye to combining and contrasting textures and tones, The Wonder of the Woodlands provides inspiration and ideas for weaving and combining woodland materials into simple and creative designs-from simple table top arrangements and wreaths, to artful centerpieces and framed botanical pieces to adorn a wall. In this book, you will experience the joy of creating art with what you find and finding art in what you see.Each chapter of Wonder of the Woodlands features materials that Francoise uses in her arrangements-including barks and logs; acorns and seedpods; and ferns, branches, moss, and lichen-including tips and instructions for responsibly foraging or sourcing them in a local shop. For each element, Francoise shares her design philosophy as well as guidance on how she builds her unique and beautiful woodland arrangements.With stunning photography and magnificent botanical arrangements, The Wonder of Woodlands brings the vibrant experience of the woodlands into your home and everyday life-a beautiful gift for nature lovers, crafters, and creatives.Bring home the charm of the wild woods with creative botanical arrangements that are so much more than just bouquets of flowers.Containers lined with bark to replace ordinary glass vases. A bed of moss to cushion a vibrant spring arrangement. Ever-changing wreaths to showcase acorns, branches, lichen, twining vines, and delicate ferns throughout the year. A cloche holding an arrangement of dried mushrooms that might have come out of a fairytale.In this gorgeous celebration of the woodlands, renowned floral designer Fran oise Weeks offers all the ways, from simple to complex, that you can bring the wildness and wonder of the forest to your indoor arrangements. Each chapter of Wonder of the Woodlands features the materials Fran oise uses most-barks and logs; acorns and seeds; ferns, branches, moss, and lichen-and showcases how she builds her unique, beautiful arrangements, which last far longer than a vase of cut flowers.Inside are also Fran oise's insights on seeking out the most unique natural materials for arrangements, and how to responsibly forage or source them in a shop. And you'll find hertips on how to reuse materials so you can enjoy lots of different arrangements without increasing your environmental impact.Bursting with images of nature and suggestions for weaving that magic into your interiors, Wonder of the Woodlands is a celebration of arrangements that are inspired by a walk through the trees. With stunning photography of wild and wonderful wreaths, table arrangements, wall decor, and more, you can re-create the peaceful majesty of spending time in the forest in your own home.