The House in Bloom: Decorating with Floral Themes

Bring the beauty of a county garden inside the home, on fabrics and painted ceramics, in the colors that decorate walls and furniture, and in numerous accessories. Page by page, you'll discover ways to let the natural world take root everywhere, even a city apartment. Nature and décor become one with traditional floral chintz, carpets depicting the walled gardens of the East, or silverware hammered into the shapes of fruits and vegetables. Delphinium blue, lemon yellow, lavender, and rich earth tones like ochre and sienna all inspire truly organic decorating schemes. Three-dimensional textiles have insect and leaf patterns "trapped" in their weave, while images of sunny daisies brighten pretty plates. It's a unique celebration of the garden, the outdoors, and the country.