In the Company of Flowers

Oakland, Calif.: Half Full Press, 2006. 1st ed. Red cloth quarto , red d.j.; 223 pages: chiefly color illustrations; 32 cm Near fine in near fine jacket; lightly rubbed foot of spine. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780971955233

Inscribed by the author Contents: Art in the garden -- Cultural creations -- Spiritual retreat -- Flights of fancy -- Potpourri -- Cornucopia -- In for the evening -- magical motifs -- Double takes -- In the company of flowers -- Commentary on the designs. This book presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to creating unique and elegant table settings. Using a dramatic floral arrangement as the centerpiece, Ron Morgan shows how to maximize the overall effect through the creative use of props and everyday decorative items. Over 220 colorful photographs detail 70 table settings that are inexpensive to create yet have high visual and decorative impact. The book includes a wealth of practical advice, including when to cut flowers, how to make them last longer, choosing the right container, acceptable substitutions, finishing touches, and much more.