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Living with flowers by Rowan Blossom

Blooms and Bouquets for the Home Rowan Blossom is a studio-based florist who works on fashion events, parties and weddings, and arranging flowers for private clients in their homes. She has written this book very much with the beginner in mind. The basics such as tool kit, creating the best conditions for different kinds of… Continue reading Living with flowers by Rowan Blossom

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A tree in the House

Flowers for your home, special occasions and every day byhttps://www.annabellehickson.com/ Annabelle Hickson published by Hardie Grant It was the name and the cover shot that made me want to review this book. Both capture the imagination. The author is a writer, photographer, former-city-slicker who now lives with her husband on a pecan farm in the… Continue reading A tree in the House

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How To Own The Room

Do you dread public speaking? Do you find it difficult to be heard in a group of people? Do you dread those masculine put-downs? Then I have the answer for you in the book How To Own The Room by writer, comedienne, podcaster and TV and radio presenter Viv Groskop. As I started to read… Continue reading How To Own The Room

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Weave This

Over 30 fun projects for the modern weaver By Francesca Kletz and Brooke Dennis Francesca Kletz and Brooke Dennis are the partnership who started and run The London Loom, a weaving studio in Hackney,  East London          London Loom hosts both community workshops and smaller classes where adults and children work alongside each other inspiring… Continue reading Weave This

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Want a fun sewing book with a difference? CHLOE TELLS YOU HOW TO SEW

I have been reviewing practical books for over 25 years and used to review for the magazine Inspirations back in the day. I think it is a pity that books are now sold in the same way as other items, such as clothes and groceries, with a short shelf life. With the Great British Sewing… Continue reading Want a fun sewing book with a difference? CHLOE TELLS YOU HOW TO SEW