Category Archives: Book Reviews

0Spoonful…a creative passion-filled little book, with lots of beautiful blooms!

I love how even though I’m based in the UK, Flowerona reaches people all around the world. And I was recently contacted by Anthea who’s based in Australia. She told me about the new issue of her little book called … Continue reading →

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Rona Leave a comment

2Book Review of Style Me Pretty Weddings by Abby Larson

I was delighted to recently receive a review copy of Style Me Pretty Weddings, a new book by Abby Larson. Some of you may have already heard of the highly inspirational American wedding blog called Style Me Pretty. Well, Abby is … Continue reading →

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Rona 2 Comments

1Book Review of Flowers by Carolyne Roehm

I was delighted to recently receive a review copy of ‘Flowers’, a new book by Carolyne Roehm. For UK readers who may not be familiar with Carolyne, she’s a former fashion designer who is now viewed in America as a trendsetter … Continue reading →

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Rona 1 Comment

2Holly Becker from Decor8 – Book Launch at Anthropologie in London

Flowerona certainly wouldn’t be the blog that it is, if it wasn’t for a very inspirational lady called Holly Becker. If you’re not familiar with Holly, she writes a beautiful design blog called Decor8, together with running online blogging classes. Before I … Continue reading →

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Rona 2 Comments

1Book Review of Flower Arranging by Judith Blacklock

I was delighted to recently receive a review copy of ‘Flower Arranging – The Complete Guide for Beginners’, a new book by Judith Blacklock. It’s written for anyone with a love of flowers, whether you’re interested in contemporary or traditional … Continue reading →

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Rona 1 Comment

1Book Review of Bella Bouquets by Alicia Schwede

I was delighted to recently receive a review copy of ‘Bella Bouquets‘, a new book by US-based florist Alicia Schwede. Alicia and I initially made contact via Twitter, as I’ve often tweeted about the blog she founded called Flirty Fleurs. … Continue reading →

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Rona 1 Comment

2Book Review of The Balcony Gardener by Isabelle Palmer

I was delighted to recently receive a review copy of ‘The Balcony Gardener‘, a new book by Isabelle Palmer. If you live in a city and have very little outside space, then this is definitely the book for you. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Rona 2 Comments

17Book review, Q&A & competition…Laetitia Maklouf’s new book ‘Sweet Peas for Summer’

Last Thursday, I received a review copy of gardener Laetitia Maklouf‘s new book ‘Sweet Peas for Summer‘. And over the Easter weekend, I read it from cover to cover…I just couldn’t put it down! You may have seen Laetitia appear … Continue reading →

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Rona 17 Comments

3Book Review of Painterly Plants by Clare Foster & Sabina Ruber

I was delighted to recently receive a review copy of ‘Painterly Plants’, a new book by Clare Foster, garden editor at House & Garden magazine, and gardens photographer Sabina Rüber. Published by Merrell, the book originally started life as a series in … Continue reading →

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rona 3 Comments

1Book Review of Flowers Every Day by Paula Pryke

I hope you enjoyed my interview with florist Paula Pryke earlier today. I’d now like to show you some images from my review copy of her beautiful new book, ‘Flowers Every Day’. The book aims to show you how you can have … Continue reading →

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Rona 1 Comment