In A White House Christmas, she gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of this complex annual event, which is meticulously prepared throughout the year. We see how some of the themes are developed, how the most imaginative displays are created and how the handmade items are installed in the historic rooms by a team of volunteers. In addition to recounting her experiences in the White House – from the selection and festive entry of the (main) Christmas tree to the storage of the decorations – this book also includes 15 DIY projects, for those who want to bring the grandeur of Christmas in the White House to their own living rooms.
Creativity with Flowers. A Collection of Floral Recipes
€65.00Acclaimed florists Per Benjamin (SE) and Max van de Sluis (NL) share their extensive knowledge in the field of floral art in this voluminous recipe book. Step by step they create bouquets, table decorations, arrangements with cut flowers and plants, wedding flowers, sympathy pieces, festive Christmas decorations and other impressive designs for the home. This book compiles all eight volumes of the popular (and sold out) series Creativity with Flowers. It covers a nice mix of commercial and artistic designs and caters both to the hobbyist and the professional. In addition to the hundreds of arrangements, both florists graciously grant us a peek behind the scenes, they explain their way of working, sources of inspiration, thought process and creativity to encourage the reader to do more than merely copy their arrangements. The ultimate goal of this book is not only to provide the necessary tools and techniques, but also to give florists the confidence to develop into artists with a personal style and a unique artistic personality.