Home in Bloom

A vivid, inspiring look at the role of flowers and plants in interior design through the stunning, wild work of Ariella Chezar.

Ariella Chezar is the master of creating ambiance and relaxation through flowers, and her magnificent arrangements are the envy of the interior design world. While most floral designers begin with the blooms, Ariella takes into consideration the architecture, light, and landscape of the environment before choosing any flowers. She often forages from a nearby garden to bring the place into the piece, incorporating wild elements such as branches, weeds, or vines rich with berries. The results are complex and dynamic, highlighting the drama inherent in nature--and with Home in Bloom, Ariella inspires us to create the same drama in our own creations.

With chapters separated by themes such as Nourish for kitchen spaces, Welcome for entryways, Inspire for living rooms, and Wilding for scattering wild arrangements throughout the house, Home in Bloom takes us on a journey through homes and rooms filled with incredible blooms that spark color and light. Ariella urges us to forgo the more staid and traditional bouquets of commercially grown flowers, and instead look around us for more wild options. The arrangements in each chapter are accompanied by detailed captions that inspire us to walk outside and bring nature in. Filled with hundreds of gorgeous photographs of spaces all over the country, this interior design book is full of unique inspiration for any flower lover.

Review

Praise for Home in Bloom

"These days it's very fashionable for floral designers to grow their own blooms, forage for material, and create arrangements in a loose, organic style. But Ariella has been a master of this style for decades. An innovator rather than a follower, Ariella always creates floral designs that surprise and delight."--Kate Berry, Editor-in-Chief of Domino

Praise for Ariella Chezar

"When Ariella Chezar gathers blooms into a vase, they seem to take on a life of their own."--Martha Stewart Living

"Ariella's exquisite approach to color and composition have made her one of the most sought after and highly regarded designers of our time. Her work has greatly influenced my own and has inspired an entire generation of floral designers seeking to connect more closely with nature and tie their work to the seasons."--Erin Benzakein of Floret

About the Author

Ariella Chezar is the author of The Flower Workshop and Flowers for the Table and a master floral designer who has appeared in numerous magazines, including Oprah Daily, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple. She is an instructor and artistic director at FlowerSchool New York, and has designed flower arrangements for the White House.

Julie Michaels coauthored The Flower Workshop, is a former editor for the Boston Globe, and has written for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and more.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.