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A Year in Flowers: Book Giveaway

flowers, home decor August 19, 2017

These days it seems more and more of my blogging friends are publishing books! I’m so proud of all of them and it’s always good news for you, because I like giving away a copy of their books! Kelly from My Soulful Home recently launched her new book, A Year in Flowers. It’s filled with gorgeous photography and inspirational ideas. Following are photos from the book. To enter for a chance to win a copy of her new book, simply leave a comment at the end of this post. (This post contains affiliate links.)

Kelly’s book promises to help you “learn how to grow, care for, design and arrange 12 months of flowers.”

Flower arrangement from A Year in Flowers

 

Kelly covers a range of topics in her book, including their history and why flowers smell.

Flower arrangement from A Year in Flowers

 

Each month includes a seasonal arrangement with an easy tutorial. This rose-filled bouquet is perfect for the Christmas holiday.

Rose arrangement by Kelly Wilkness, author of A Year in Flowers

 

You’ll find a variety of flower arrangements, from simple cottage-style bouquets to more elaborate.

Simple flower arrangement by Kelly Wilkness, author of A Year in Flowers

 

I love that Kelly includes so many practical tips in A Year in Flowers, like how to force branches to bloom, or the best cutting garden flowers. You all know one of my favorites is zinnias!

Great flowers for August arrangements. Photo by Kelly Wilkniss of My Soulful Home.

 

In the pages of Kelly’s book, you’ll also learn why there are so few blue flowers. Did you ever wonder about that?

Floral Arrangement by Kelly Wilkniss of My Soulful Home

 

Perhaps most helpful in the book is the section about six essential rules for floral design.

Floral Arrangement by Kelly Wilkniss of My Soulful Home

 

I’ve always felt that arranging flowers should be simple – not complicated.

White Roses in Paper

 

I think you’ll find Kelly’s book, A Year in Flowers, to be very practical and informative. I think you’ll love her blog, too – My Soulful Home.

New book - A Year in Flowers by Kelly Wilkniss of My Soulful Home

 

To enter to win a copy of A Year in Flowers, simply leave a comment below. The winner will be announced next Saturday, August 26th. If you can’t wait to win a copy, you can purchase a copy online.

 

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How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro

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Virginia Bluebells in Enamelware Pitcher. See more arrangements of farmhouse flowers.

 

How to Make a Floral Chandelier

floral chandelier, silk flowers, decorating with flowers

 

 

Filed Under: flowers, home decor56 Comments

Comments

  1. Debrashoppeno5 says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:14 am

    What lovely arrangements.

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  2. Jean coughlin says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:36 am

    Just Beautiful! This is a skill I would love to learn and enjoy!!

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  3. Nicole says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:37 am

    W
    Ces bouquets sont tellement beaux !
    Le livre de Kelly doit être une petite merveille
    Peut être que je serais la gagnante si le sort le veux bien
    Merci

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  4. sydney85 says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Flowers bring such a smile on my face. Whenever I want a treat for myself a bunch of flowers makes my day!

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  5. Sally Smith says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:42 am

    There is absolutely nothing that makes a heart smile more than flowers…I am so anxious to learn more about them. Thank you for thinking of us and giving away her book….love your blog soooo much????????

    Reply
  6. Margaret McDonald says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:42 am

    hi,
    what beautiful pictures. I’m moving to a one acre lot in the country, a live long dream. I plan on having flowers from the garden in the house as much as possible. this would be fabulous inspiration.

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  7. sharon says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:45 am

    This book looks SO lovely!

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  8. Patricia says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:58 am

    As I sit here on my back porch with my hubby and little black kitty, coffee in hand, and watch the sun rise over the canyon, I always feel a sense of peace to begin my day. And as I read your blog this morning, and examined the beautiful pictures of this book, I actually forgot about all the craziness in our world today! Such a joyful respite. ????

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  9. Cheryl Major says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:12 am

    What beautiful pictures of inspiration . This book is what I need to get some tips and learn how to arrange flowers properly. .

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  10. Peggy D says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I love having cut flowers in the house. This book looks great!

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  11. Kathy Chernicky says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:24 am

    Your pictures and arrangements are simply gorgeous. I do wish I had your talent. The book would be a wonderful addition to my gardening library.

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  12. Susan W. says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Yes, I want to know why there are so few blue flowers. Especially since that’s my favorite color.

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  13. Donna says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:44 am

    What beautiful arrangements! My goal for next year is to have enough flowers to cut for bouquets for the house. Kelly’s book is full of inspiration and how to’s. It would make a lovely addition to my bookshelf.

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  14. susie says

    August 19, 2017 at 9:23 am

    Love your style!

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  15. Linda Charlton says

    August 19, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I love flowers and am trying to learn to do arrangements.

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  16. bobbie says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:03 am

    I’m drooling!! Gorgeous pictures, and I love having flowers in the house! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  17. Beverly Gilley says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I find these photos so inspiring and it would really be an honor to win Kelly’s beautiful book.

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  18. Theresa says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:35 am

    That looks like a wonderful book!! I would love to have a copy of it!! ????

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  19. Pinky says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I would love to win a copy of Kelly’s gorgeous book! You are never too old to learn something new! Thanks for the chance!!!

    Reply
  20. Barb Koetsier says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:41 am

    What a beautiful book!

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  21. Ronny Kosempel says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:46 am

    I’d love to share this book with my Garden Club members!

    Reply
  22. Irene Kimball says

    August 19, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Gorgeous, lovely, magnificent, heavenly, brilliant!!

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  23. Glenna says

    August 19, 2017 at 11:26 am

    Beautiful photography of original lovely floral arrangements

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  24. Cindy C says

    August 19, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  25. Dona Michell says

    August 19, 2017 at 11:46 am

    Great flower arrangements and lots of ideas.

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  26. Kathi says

    August 19, 2017 at 11:59 am

    I would love to know more about a cutting garden especially. I have enjoyed my zinnias this summer, Jennifer, and gotten many compliments on them.

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  27. Ana Maria says

    August 19, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    This book is wonderful and I would be honored to win a copy. Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring blog!

    Reply
  28. Rosie says

    August 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I have a friend who has this talent of arraigning flowers for our church… I was with her last week and watcedh her. It really is a talent, but one I want to learn. If I get t his book, I will probably gift it to her, just for ideas. She is very good at what she does, but I would love to give this to her. That is after I look thru it a few hundred times!!!!
    PICK ME!!!!

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  29. Mary Dunn says

    August 19, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!I would love to learn how to make arrangements like those.

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  30. Janie Burlingame says

    August 19, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    I am frequently making flower arrangements to give away to friends and neighbors. I am always on the lookout for new flowers and ways to display them. This book looks like an awesome tool to learn new tricks and tips. Thanks for sharing Jennifer.

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  31. Eileen says

    August 19, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    Thanks for a chance at such a gorgeous book.

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  32. Kelly at mysoulfulhome says

    August 19, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Jennifer – thank you SO very much for sharing my book with your readers. To your readers I say THANK YOU as well for the lovely comments. Good luck to each & everyone one of you! My hope is that the winner, & anyone who decides to order their own copy, enjoys my book, learns something new about flowers/flower arranging ….AND keeps in this in mind “Don’t spend your life waiting for someone to send you flowers – make your own arrangements” ! xx, Kelly

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  33. Ruth Ann says

    August 19, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    What a beautiful introduction to this beautiful book. Thank you for a chance to win:)

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  34. Kim Lennie says

    August 19, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    What a beautiful book. I take floral arranging classes and have so much fun. This book would be a lovely addition to my already growing collection. Thank-you for the chance to win. Good Luck to Everyone !

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  35. Jeanne L says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    I can see there are so many pretty floral arrangements in this book. The colors are stunning. I know this book would help me enhance my flower arranging skills. Hope I win it. Thanks Jennifer for making it possible.

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  36. Tina Carpenter says

    August 19, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Amazing pictures from that book! Thanks for sharing AND having a give away.

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  37. Jessie H. says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    Beautiful book. The more I learn about flowers the more I want to learn! Thanks for all you teach us.

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  38. Pat M. says

    August 19, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I would love to have this book. I could use some beauty in my life right now and these photos and the information would brighten my day a great deal. Thanks for offering it as a give away.

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  39. Connie E says

    August 19, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    Anything to do with flowers AND a book is part of my soul! Thank you.

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  40. Dawn K says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    What beautiful flowers!! I have never had much luck with growing or arranging my own – but maybe this book could change all that! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  41. Françoise Deschamps says

    August 20, 2017 at 2:29 am

    Quels jolis bouquets, comment se procurer le livre de kelly en France ?

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  42. Monja Blue says

    August 20, 2017 at 4:58 am

    Thanks for such a generous giveaway of a luscious book! I’d love to win it, the pictures are breathtaking.

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  43. Nancy T says

    August 20, 2017 at 5:51 am

    The beautiful, colorful photographs of the flowers make my heart happy. What a beautiful book!

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  44. Kathy says

    August 20, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Looks like a great book!

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  45. Tina McRoberts says

    August 20, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Gorgeous!

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  46. Jennifer says

    August 20, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Dear Jennifer

    I remember reading that you like Zinnias. I never really paid much attention to them. But 3 weeks ago I bought a pot of Zinnias and have been admiring them everyday. They might make it to my list of favorites.

    This book sounds lovely to have and I will check out Kelly’s blog too. Thank you.

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  47. Sabrina Ullrey Mow says

    August 20, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Her work is so inspiring, the pictures of her floral arrangements are beautiful. I would love a copy of her book.

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  48. Dana Sharbrough says

    August 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    What a beautiful book! I love having flowers in my house and this would be a great book to have! Thanks.

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  49. nancy says

    August 20, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Looks like a beautiful and useful book. I just might need that one.

    Reply
  50. Melanie Foster says

    August 21, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Oh WOW! What a great giveaway! Who doesn’t love looking at gorgeous flowers? I think I might need this! Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway.

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  51. Leigha Campbell says

    August 22, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    I’ve always struggled with how to arrange flowers. Not only does this book have beautiful photos but seems as though it would be quite helpful.

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  52. Mary (Cottage B at Home ~ Vintage Country Living) says

    August 23, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Hugely inspired by flowers on a daily basis — I’m on my way out to the garden now to cut some flowers, actually — and this beautiful book would be even more inspiring to me. Would love to learn more about flowers, how to care for them, and how to arrange them!!

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  53. Karen Wendler says

    August 23, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Each arrangement is lovely.

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  54. jackie norwood says

    August 23, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    I believe I would savor this book….we kept improving and learning….favorite flowers are peonies and casablanca lilies. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  55. kendell says

    September 3, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Certainly awesome arrangements and a glorious book to have. Thanks for the opportunity to enter

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  56. Donna says

    November 19, 2017 at 8:04 am

    How talented and creative you are! I love flowers! What you have created with these is beyond exemplary in design. Thank you for sharing these beauties and I am looking forward to viewing more of your glorious art!

    Thank you for presenting a chance to win this gorgeous filled book, hopefully!

    God bless you!

    Reply

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