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
Good morning Lidy! Your styling is gorgeous, ( as always) and I did not know the background of Carolyn Aiken even tho I have followed her blog for YEARS! oh my what at lovely circle of gardening friends we all have.
Oh my dear, you certainly know how to showcase… what a lovely
bevy of blossoms grace your tribute to Victoria…. Just love the idea
of place cards relating the language of the flowers in each bouquet.
Flower ladies are so creative and talented.
I have had a subscription to Victoria Magazine and have for years. It is one of my favorite magazines. I keep all my issues as the photographs are works of art.
I just started following you blog a few months ago and I am addicted! We have the same taste in gardening and decorating.
I would so love to have this book as I am starting a cottage garden on part of my property. This book would be so helpful and would add to my library!
Keep up the wonderful blogs!!!
Such a beautiful book full of photos of my favorite subject…flowers! Too many to choose from but roses, dahlias, snapdragons, pansies, corabells are my top favorites.
Lidy, the foxgloves are stunning and your styling of the gorgeous book is beautiful. I am so enjoying The Art of Flowers. Every page is just fabulous, Victoria is a long-time friend as I have subscribed for years! It is always a special day to spend time with my Monday Morning Blooms friends. Wishing you a lovely week!
Beautiful photos and a generous and exciting give away. Thank you. Favorite flowers are freesia, roses, hydrangea and peonies. I will follow you on Instagram and I already follow the other gals and Victoria. Thank you, Lidy.
My favorite flower is jasmine, or as we say in Hawaii, pikake. It is the symbol of romance and love and 50 years ago, it was strung into leis and part of my wedding bouquet. It has such a wonderful fragrance and evokes memories of a beautiful and happy day in my life.
Oohh, what a pretty book! My favorite flowers are roses and hydrangeas! I am following Victoria magazine in IG now, I already follow you! I started several things in my new garden this year using Floret seeds, and I also spotted Kelly’s floral arranging book in one of your photos – I have that book too! Hope that your new garden will bloom beautifully this spring!
Thank you for the opportunity to win such a lovely book filled with gorgeous photos. There are so many, many flowers that I simply adore, but I will admit, my favorites are roses and lavender. I grow both in abundance in my garden so I am surrounded by wonderful fragrance and color throughout the blooming season. Dried roses and lavender can be used to make lovely gifts for friends. I like to cover Styrofoam topiary forms with dried roses and lavender flowers. They hold up quite well and make wonderful centerpieces for the dining table as well.
My favorite flower is the larkspur (any color!).
I have followed Victoria Magazine on Instagram and left a comment.
I have continued to follow you, Lidy, on Instagram too & left a comment!