Annick Van Wesemael takes us into the magical world of table decoration. We discover a splendid Christmas scene in an orangery, a beautiful decorated christening party in a palacy eniroment, a cosy winter table in the garden, a refined coffee table, a mediterranean aperitif, a jolly summer barbecue... Her book is bubbling with ideas to adorn tables and their enivorment for the most diverse occasions in an atmospheric, cozy, snug, delicate, sometimes exuberant way using vegative and floral mediums.

Indulge this holiday or any season for that matter with floral designs, beautiful wreathes, garlands, tables settings and Christmas trees which have an extra special twinkle. Geert Pattyn inspires us with sparkly wreaths, surprising Christmas compositions and slightly alternative Christmas trees. The book has an abundance of fresh floristic ideas to inspire your holiday designs and even carry them over to other parties and festivities

.Reinventioan and transition from one festivity to another is a particualtr signature of Pattyns designs elegant forever stylish, fun and with that x factor that cant be ignored.. Look closely and you will see for yourself.

Wedding Stories Found in Greece Oh no, not another wedding book we both thought as we unpacked it. But to our surprise this isn’t just another of those hundreds of humdrum ones out there. This is and interesting publication with great underlying concept with lofty sponsorship which will set the book on the road to success. It covers not only Robert Koenes wedding flowers, but also his Companionable event organizers, their trimmings from sugared sweets to cakes and canapés, models, perfect wedding settings and Smithers Oasis practical design aids. From knife to cold glue in the Mediterranean! A huge plus is that when you watch the DVD that accompanies the book, which highlights Koenes work. The sunlight romantic sunsets and breezes of Greece make you feel as if you were a guest at all six weddings yourself. Koene lives and works in Greece and the clue to this package is the happy marriage of him and his professional partners collaboration and presentation. Its an exuberant bright contemporary publication and as the title suggests a collection of Wedding Stories. Country wedding island wedding, luxurious wedding, they are all there and three more too. Every wedding is of course different and every one, (again buzzing about the DVD,) is shown on the extras section of the DVD, where we see Robert making step by step some of his special pieces This is a good buy for concept, presentation, the exotic images, and of course his Dutch meets Greek meets floristry perspective, in hindsight it’s a short trip to Greece for viewers with flowers and event ideas aplenty. A stay at home travelers treat.