Holiday Gift Ideas For Everyone
Who Loves to Decorate With Flowers

St. Louis--With the arrival of the 2008 holiday season, the annual hunt for gift and decorating ideas has begun. To help you on your way, here are a few ideas that should appeal to those on your list who enjoy the beauty of flowers and the creative fun of floral arranging. All items listed are published by National Garden Clubs Inc. (NGC), a not-for-profit organization with more than 209,000 members and 6,300 member clubs across the U.S. Proceeds from book and calendar sales support the NGC’s ongoing educational programs across the U.S. in floral design and gardening.

Just out: “Designing by Types” by Harriet Osborne (2008). This handsome, 200-page book is suitable for display and features more than 190 colored photographs of formal flower arrangements. Osborne, an NGC Master Flower Show Judge, offers tips, information and illustrations of the more than 40 design types recognized by NGC Standard Flower Show guidelines. A great gift idea for advanced competitors or hobbyists. $44.95 plus shipping and handling.

“Designs Made Easy” compiled by Barbara D. May (2001). May, who is a Master Flower Show Judge and current president of National Garden Clubs Inc., compiled this book to open the door to flower arranging for everyone. Simple directions and engaging photography show how easy it is to beautify your home with flowers. $14.95 plus shipping and handling. Also edited and compiled by May is “Holiday Happenings,” (2001), which is filled with creative and simple ideas for designing floral arrangements to suit every holiday. $6 plus shipping and handling. A limited-time coupon is available on the NGC Web site offering one free copy of the book for each purchase at the regular price.

“2009 Vision of Beauty Calendar.” Available in standard or small sizes for your wall or desk, the calendar features beautiful photos of flower arrangements. Standard size (5 ½” by 8 ½”) $5.95. Small size (4” by 6”) $3.95. Both prices include shipping and handling. Contact NGC for discounts on multiple orders.

To order, go to the NGC Web site at www.gardenclub.org and refer to the 2008 Member Services Catalog. An order form is available on page 13. Allow two to four weeks for processing.

 

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