A Year in Flowers

I've already used the seasonal arrangement ideas for a dinner party and the step-by-step photo guides made it foolproof. The paper quality is thick enough to survive a few splashes from the florist bucket, which I appreciate.

The photography alone makes this book worth it—I've flipped through the peony section at least a dozen times. The tips on buying stems at the right stage actually saved my last grocery-store bouquet.

The seasonal arrangement guides are what sold me, and the photos alone are worth the price. I've already used the spring section to plan what to buy at the farmers market, and the styling tips actually made my kitchen table look put together.