Published in 2019
208 pages
Anna Potter is a founder of Swallows & Damsons a UK based flower shop with a worldwide reach of over 180k followers on Instagram (January 2019) after completing a Fine Art degree at Sheffield Hallam University, Anna began her journey in floral design, learning whilst working in various flower shops. Founded in 2008 Swallows & Damsons has remained a little flower shop in the heart of the community whilst contributing internationally to Design Sponge, Food 52, Domino Magazine and creating content for Gucci and Architectural Digest. Other features include Elle Decoration, The Telegraph and Milk Decoration. Known for bringing an unexpected and uniquely wild feel to floristry Potter moves beyond the confines of blooms in floral decoration, incorporating a wealth of natural products and curiosities. Celebrating imperfections, subtlety in colour and form in her designs, with inspiration from the rich darkness of Dutch still life paintings. Swallows & Damsons are modern day influencers in a new wave of floral art and design.
What is this book about?
Wild inspiration and modern arrangements by Swallows and Damsons florist Anna Potter, with beautiful photography by India Hobson.
Blousy blooms, speckled branches, rich foliage and delicate petals; nature has the power to inspire and energise, calm and soothe, focus and still. Anna has harnessed this magic with 26 tailor-made combinations of flowers to bring a floral boost to your home, no matter what your mood.
With easy-to-find seasonal blooms, found items such as twigs and dried fruit, and any assortment of containers, discover how simple it is to bring a little bit of nature’s mystery into the everyday.
