When I started planning this week of posts focusing on all things French in design I really wanted a post covering flowers. I love flowers so much, and the gorgeous floral arrangements you could buy in Paris are one of the things that stand out for me. I began Googling and looking on Pinterest for “French Floral Arrangements”, I looked up French florists and then it suddenly dawned on me of an Oklahoma tie to French flower arrangements.
In 2008 noted Oklahoma Interior Desinger and Tulsa resident Charles Faudree published a book called Country French Florals & Interiors. In this book Faudree works in conjunction with Tulsa floral designer Toni Garner, together the two create gorgeous scenes of French Country furniture and accessories accented with amazing flowers.
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Toni Garner talks about how flower arrangements can have added importance when extra thought is given to their container, using something that the client already owns adds a little more charm to the flowers.
Today’s post is made up of images from this gorgeous book, if you have a chance, check it out and add it to your collection of great design books.
A gorgeous floral handbag at a lady’s place at the table.
A Christmas Amaryllis, note the container and ornaments around the base.
Creamy and dreamy Ranunculus
Green goes with everything
Can’t you just smell the roses and pine?
Toni Garner and Lily, Owner of Toni’s Flowers and Gifts
Image courtesy of Tulsa People
Oklahoma Interior Designer Charles Faudree
1938-2013
Portrait of Charles Faudree from Savannah Book Festival
Floral and furntire photos by photographer Rick Stiller
