Flowers

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Everyone appreciates the natural beauty and enchantment of flowers, but the exquisitely talented floral designer Jeff Leatham has elevated his love for blossoms and blooms to an art form, creating entirely unique floral compositions of breathtaking loveliness and sophistication. Flowers by Jeff Leatham chronicles his transformation of that pinnacle of Parisian elegance, the Four Seasons Hotel George V, into a scented Eden. Perhaps the splendor of this Parisian setting provided the inspiration for Leatham's particular magic in transforming George V's beautiful 245 guest rooms, its gallery, lobby, bar and restaurant into a floral feast. Whatever his secret, Leatham's stunning creations transport the viewer to a world of poetry and delight. Divided into four-color schemes-Black and White, Red and Garnet, Yellow and Orange, Fuchsia and Purple-this beautiful book highlights the very best of Leatham's work. Each bouquet is a masterpiece of innovation suggesting a wealth of new ideas to turn your own garden flowers into works of art.

SYNOPSIS

Exquisitely talented floral designer Jeff Leatham has elevated his love for blossoms to an art form, creating entirely unique floral compositions of breathtaking loveliness and sophistication. Flowers by Jeff Leatham chronicles his transformation of that pinnacle of Parisian elegance, the Four Seasons Hotel George V, into a scented Eden. Divided into four color schemes-Black and White, Red and Garnet, Yellow and Orange, and Purple-this beautiful book highlights the very best of Leatham's work.

Perhaps the splendor of the Parisian setting provided the inspiration for Leatham's particular magic in transforming George V's beautiful 245 guest rooms, its gallery, lobby, bar and restaurant into a floral feast. Whatever his secret, Leatham's stunning creations transport the viewer to a world of poetry and delight. Each bouquet is a masterpiece of innovation suggesting a wealth of new ideas to turn your own garden flowers into works of art.

About the Author

Born in Ogden, Utah, Jeff Leatham attributes his inspiration to his father, a landscape artist. After three years of modeling, with no formal training, he began working with flowers in 1996 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Following a four year-engagement there, he was hired to create floral arrangements at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. Jeff has also added his signature touch to many other Four Seasons properties throughout Europe and the Middle East. He lives in Paris.

FROM THE CRITICS

Los Angeles Daily News

As you'll see in the awesome photos (suitable for framing), stunning arrangements can be created with a simple twist of great-looking stems (think calla lilies, tulips and orchids) and a clear vase of water.

Star Telegram