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
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Good morning, Lidy. Your garden is exquisite. Your garden fairies have been working overtime. I love all garden flowers, but my favorite is the “Queen of the Garden” ~ The peony. And, I will be enjoying them soon.
Wishing you a lovely day and week ahead.
So beautiful, Lidy! Victoria is my favorite magazine and my absolute favorite flowers are tulips and hydrangea! Happy Monday!
Good Morning Lidy,
My favorite flower is the rose, specifically Double Delight.
All roses remind me of my mother.
Following victoria on facebook and insta
My favorite flower is Louisiana Iris. Following on Instagram.
What a beautiful book! I love hydrangeas. I follow you and Victoria.
Oh Lidy, what an incredible book, a flower lover’s dream! I have been pouring over all the beautiful photographs both in the book and on the Monday Morning Blooms blogs! Your photos styled in your blooming garden are works of art and my paint brush is calling me! I am following you and Victoria on Instagram, and as for my favorite flower, I couldn’t possibly choose only one, I love them all! Currently my passion is tulips ? Thank you for sharing this amazing book!
Lidy, Your vignette is so charming showcasing the lovely book from Victoria. I adore your foxgloves in your garden and would love to be sitting there chatting with you. Such a feast for the eyes this morning.
Wishing you a lovely week ahead.
Good morning, Lidy! What a beautiful post! I’m so excited to get a peek into your garden. Your Foxglove look amazing.This beautiful book looks like another from Victoria to add to a collection. Their publications never disappoint! Thank you for the give away….my favorite? It has to be any David Austin rose.
This book looks beautiful! My favorite flower is a peony.
I follow you and Victoria magazine in IG.