Book - Beautiful Varieties Chrysanthemums

Bring high-end design into your living space without the high prices and hassle with this stunningly illustrated guide.

With Beautiful Living, your dream home is right at your fingertips. Valerie Darden, founder and owner of Brexton Cole Interiors, will elevate every room in your house, from the entryway to the living room to the bathroom to the kids' rooms. Organized in the order that you should design/renovate your house, Valerie is here to give you meaningful tips and tricks no matter how big or small a room may be. Experience her design philosophy through a photographic journey that including photos of spaces she has created for her client's as well as her own home, and draw inspiration from her signature modern-meets-traditional style to create the best version of your space.

Alongside gorgeous photographs, the Style Guide section features all the nitty gritty details you will want when it's time to start thinking about numbers and room styling. The diagrams and charts found here make intimidating tasks more approachable. Valerie is the master of staying within budget and still creating the home you want, and she's set to give you the best tips and tricks now, including:

How to make smaller spaces appear larger

How to understand the cost of renovations and where to splurge and save

How to mix patterns and metals

Advice on wallpaper, paint, and other important finishes

Guidance on selecting the correct rug size and lighting heights

Val's favorite stores to shop for all your home essentials

A celebration of the colorful, versatile chrysanthemum--a popular choice for corsages, bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and houseplant gifts.

The underestimated chrysanthemum is the epitome of both flamboyance and style with its many varieties and shapes. Naomi Slade chronicles it beautifully in Chrysanthemums, the ninth title in the Gibbs Smith flower series of stylish floral guides.

From open daisies to multi-petaled pom-poms, Chrysanthemums offers a comprehensive guide to some of the rarest and most interesting varieties. This abundant flowering plant is carefully explained by expert biologist and nature writer Naomi Slade and is captured in gorgeous color by Georgianna Lane. Slade traces the history of this natively Asian flower from its origins in China through to its explosion throughout the US and Europe. With expert advice and commentary, Chrysanthemums are the perfect flower for weddings, gift bouquets, and to brighten the home. This book is the perfect handbook for anyone wanting to propagate, grow, or cut the perfect chrysanthemum.