I took some shots in the garden this past weekend to show you some {just a tiny peek!} of the glorious pages. Now that spring is here - at least for most of us! - it's just the kind of inspirational book you will adore.
If it's still snowing where you are, you are even MORE in need of a book like this. Trust me, it will do your soul good.
From the book:
Long before the first blossoms come into view, a symphony of fragrances stirs the air in a redolent greeting. An arched trellis, scarcely visible beneath an outpouring of roses, opens to a path lined with lacy hydrangeas, cape jasmine, and sweet oleander.
The anticipation of what lies ahead is almost as heady as the aroma of the blooms themselves, and then the full garden emerges in a scene so magnificent it takes one’s breath away.
Exquisitely photographed with page after page of floral pageantry. This is such a treat for all of us flower lovers!
It begins with a celebration of the romantic charms of beloved blossoms. Scattered among gorgeous images, there are helpful guidelines for growing and displaying such favorites as roses, tulips, and peonies.
Some of you may recognize our blogging friend Canadian gardener Carolyn Aiken, whose gardens have inspired me from the very first time I read her blog, eons ago.
You'll also meet Erin Benzakein. She is the owner of Floret Flower Farm in Washington. Her family run flower farm and seed company specializes in unique, heirloom and uncommon flowers. {She's recognized as the leading farmer-florist in the USA!}
Naturally there is a section brimming with ideas for creating glorious arrangements. Teresa H. Sabankaya, a pioneer of the slow flower movement, conveys the sweetest of sentiments through the language of floriography. {I linked to her Meaning of Flowers site HERE >}
The floral arrangements in this part of the book? Astoundingly beautiful! We'll all get inspiration to create our own versions of these beauties to adorn our own tables, bedrooms and entrances for years to come. So so beautiful!
Victoria: The Art of Flowers, the latest hardcover book from the editors of Victoria magazine, invites readers to savor quiet moments amid nature’s most cherished gifts.
ENTER THE GIVE AWAY BELOW. Can't wait to get your own copy? Order HERE > Honestly, get a few of these, this is the perfect Mother's Day Gift for your Mom, mother-in-love, sister, friend, daughters and fellow gardening lovers.
To enter the giveaway and for a chance to win a copy of The Art of Flowers:
1) Leave a comment telling me your favorite flower(s).
2) Follow Victoria Magazine on Instagram or Facebook and leave a comment letting me know.
3) Follow me on Instagram and let me know by comment.
This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.A through midnight April 26th.
*For more chances to win a copy of The Art of Flowers visit my flower friends below to enter:
SHIRLEY at Housepitality Designs
and me, LIDY at FrenchGardenHouse
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58 comments
What a beautiful book!! So kind of you to give one away. My favorite flower is zinnias. I have fond memories of my grandmother’s zinnias. She always had a bouquet all summer on her white farm table.
When I logged into this edition of Monday Morning Blooms I was so excited to see this fabulous book as the gift. I was just admiring it over the weekend! My favorite flower is the rose ? my first true flower love followed by many more ?. I do all of the 3 requests prior to this post gladly so fun and pleasurable! So excited, please enter me into the drawing!
My favorite flowers are tulips.
I follow you both on Instagram
My favorite flower is the Sterling Silver Rose.
Boy ! Did they send this book to the right “flower ladies”. My favorite flower is the iris.
Thanks for sharing all of the lovely photographs with us.
Oh, those pictures you showed of the book’s arrangements and gardens! I will have to dream of my garden looking like something in that book, but it will be sweet dreaming. My favorite flowers are spring flowers, like daffodils, and wild violets, and roses . Those I can grow!
Your presentation of Victoria Magazine’s new book "The Art fo Flowers is stunning! Lidy your foxgloves are gorgeous as a back drop for this lovely book. I have followed your Blog and Instagram for years and look forward to your Monday Morning Blooms to view your fabulous arrangements and choice of flowers. I enjoy Victoria Magazine’s Instagram and receive their elegant magazine monthly. Thank you for this amazing Giveaway.
You showcased the new Victoria flower book in such pretty ways. I’d love to win the book, My favorite flowers are foxglove and lily of the valley.
I love flowers, the magazine, and the photos! My favorite flowers are white roses!
Got a glimpse of the foxgloves in your garden. Am anxious to see more of the new garden you planted last year. I don’t wish to enter to be chosen for the Victoria book not because I wouldn’t enjoy being chosen but because my daughter gave me a gift card to Barnes and Nobles and that book is what I would chose. And also I’m excited to see your piece featured in the Victoria issue on sale May 25th on decorating with treasured fines.