Description: Reflecting an inspiring new approach to interior design, Being with Flowers shows how to use flowers to transform the rooms of your home into havens of beauty and tranquility -- and at the same time add a dimension not merely of mood but also of deep philosophical wisdom. Celebrated designer Ou Baholyodhin explores every aspect of this theme -- from the appeal of asymmetrical arrangements designed in a natural way "from the heart" to the rich symbolic associations that many flowers carry.By seeing each room of your house or apartment through Ou Baholyodhin's eyes, you will begin to develop an enhanced visual sense and a heightened awareness of all the positive values the home enshrines -- values such as welcome, respect, silence, and celebration, to which flowers can make a vital contribution.More than 180 color photographs show superb arrangements in a wide range of settings. Baholyodhin's commentary provides a wealth of insights into both the art and the practicalities of composing with flowers.Adapting many of the principles of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, Being with Flowers makes a rich contribution to a key aspect of interior design.

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