Frenchly: The Secret to the Art of Arranging Flowers like the French

FRENCHLY
March 21, 2023
Text by Catherine Rickman

The Secret to the Art of Arranging Flowers like the French

The award-winning florist and owner of flower shop Les Fleurs in Andover, MA, has spent a lifetime incorporating French attitudes toward floral design into her work.

In 1989, Sigman opened Les Fleurs, the name a nod to the Parisian shop of the same name (since closed) where she embarked on an unofficial education in the art of French floral design. She dedicated her new store to the tenets of the fleuriste: refined but understated arrangements, a love for vintage containers of all shapes and sizes, and an appreciation for shopping local and buying only what is in season.

“French floral arranging tends to focus on simplicity and natural beauty, often using only ‘in season’ blooms to create an artful arrangement.”

— Sandra sigman

In addition to being informative, French Blooms is simply stunning. It is filled with photographs of perfectly manicured Parisian gardens, ancient stone staircases dotted with roses in vintage ceramic jugs, and outdoor dining tables accented with peak season zinnias and delightfully autumnal decor. It’s a design book that will make you want to quit your job, buy a crumbling chateau in the French countryside, and dedicate your days to turning your every waking moment into a living, breathing Pinterest post.

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