Glorious Arrangements For All Occasions

From luscious cream to blushing pink, deep crimson to warm gold, there is a shade of rose for every mood. In A Bouquet of Roses, floral designer Christina Wressell lets color lead the way as she demonstrates the versatility of this most magnificent flower. Featuring more than fifty varieties in thirty sumptuous arrangements, here is colorful, unique inspiration for fans of this beautiful bloom.

Rose lovers rejoice! The arrangements in A Bouquet of Roses offer fresh inspiration through the trade secrets of professional stylist and floral designer Christina Wressell. Here's helpful, expert advice on finding and selecting the best varieties, making bold color choices, shaping arrangements around unique containers, and preparing and conditioning for lasting results.

Arranged by color, the glorious bouquets in these pages feature a profusion of variety and hue. From elegant home accents such as vintage bowls bursting with heady blossoms to handheld bouquets including classic bridal arrangements to the wonderfully surprising addition of a lavish Victorian kissing ball, there are designs here for every occasion. Incorporating a wide array of other flowers as well as unique elements from candles and garlands, branches and fresh fruits, these bouquets are a delight to assemble and gorgeous to behold.

Beautifully photographed and replete with inspiration and straightforward instruction, A Bouquet of Roses celebrates the true pleasures of arranging with roses.

CHRISTINA WRESSELL is a floral designer and stylist. Her work has appeared in many lifestyle magazines, including Food & Wine; Gourmet; In Style; Lifetime; and 0, The Oprah Magazine; as well as catalogs for Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma. She lives in New York.

KATE CHYNOWETH is a Seattle-based editor and writer whose work appears in food and lifestyle magazines. She is the author of The Bridesmaid Guide and Lemons, both published by Chronicle Books,

SUSIE CUSHNER is a photographer living and working in Boston. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Gourmet and Real Simple, as well as Incense and The Pleasures of Slow Food, both available from Chronicle Books.