Say It with Flowers

Why am I crying?

These notes are a perfect depiction of the human experience alongside stunning floral arrangements.

This is an adorable book. A very original idea for a book, I loved loved reading the notes that people sent with the flowers they gave. I laughed out loud at many of them! And to think that the arrangement was inspired by the note, perfect!

This fun & whimsical, very inspirational book will always have a place on my shelf!

I adored this book! Say It with Flowers by Kelsie Hayes is spectacular!

I reviewed many flower arranging books before but never one like this before. Kelsie has included (anonymously of course) notes that were included with the flower arrangements that were delivered and some are so touching and others so funny I was laughing aloud. :)

One was sent to themselves and I'll never forget the note included it was uplifting to remember that they are worthy and that things will get better. Absolutely beautiful. The flowers accompanying the notes were as fitting as the twin bud vases with the announcements of twins and the drop kick note, hilarious and the arrangement sizzled that came with it.

I can't finish writing this review without saying the arrangement and the vessels are stunning! Spectacular and Kelsie Hayes has made an incredible book one which I will purchase and also that I think all florists should carry in their shops!

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read and review another winner from Chronicle Books!
An easy five stars!

I loved this book! I had a lump on my throat the entire time I was reading it. The simple, powerfully worded notes paired with beautiful arrangements made me want to weep. The shorter, cheekier notes paired with the beautiful arrangements ALSO made me want to weep, but for the beautiful levity humanity can give us. What an unexpected series of one-two punches! I can't wait to have a physical copy of this book to give to someone I love.

I really enjoyed browsing through this book of beautiful floral arrangements. I especially enjoyed the section at the end on what different types of flowers meant for various occasions. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This book serves as much more than inspiration for flower arrangements, as it's a heartwarming look into the deeper meaning behind them. Reading the notes that accompanied the arrangements was very heartwarming - some made me laugh, others made me feel sentimental. The photographs are gorgeous, lush, and colorful. The glossary at the end detailing the meaning of different flowers was very informative and fun to study. I’ve never felt more inspired to make an arrangement for a loved one!

I enjoyed "Say It with Flowers" by Kelsie Hayes so much that I think I'll buy a physical copy for my coffee table when this is published! I love flowers and also like to consider myself an amateur florist. Between the gorgeous arrangements, the sometimes juicy, sometimes sad, and sometimes sweet personal notes, and the way the arrangements match the notes perfectly, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I also loved the tips for which flowers fit certain situations (and even anniversaries!). This book is a hit! I think I'll refer back in the future for the types of flowers to send for occasions.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

I love flowers. I agree with the author that it's one of the only things all humans can agree on. It's fascinating to me that the author's flower shop had the freedom to choose the bouquets how they see fit. You can really tell how seriously they took each note as a prompt with each bouquet. The information at the end of specific flowers for special occasions is really helpful. I will use this as a guide for my future bouquets (for others AND for myself)!

This is a sweet book for inspiration. It contains real notes from flower senders and the arrangements inspired by the notes. There are sweet notes, funny notes, and sad notes. Beautiful photos of gorgeous arrangements.

There is a section in the back of the book with ideas for flowers to send for special occasions. I especially liked the section on flowers for "An Apology." There are three flowers suggested and the rationale for all of them. Also included are suggestions in each section on how and when to send the flowers. But the author suggests listening to your gut when deciding what to send.

Special Occasions include:
An Anniversary
An Apology
A Birthday
A Break up (for your ex or for a friend going through a breakup)
Congratulations
Get Well
A Graduation
For the Hostess
A Housewarming
Marriage
Mother's Day
A New Baby
Sympathy
Thank you
Valentine's Day

Oh so pretty! I'd love this as a gift book or coffee table book. The short notes, followed by flower arrangements are a beautiful tribute to the power of words and flowers.

Whether you need inspiration for writing a note to someone who has touched your life - or want to browse modern floral trends for ideas - you will enjoy this compilation. It's a treasure trove of classic and current designs.

As a flower farmer, I love flowers and I love this little book. The notes sent by mothers and daughters were my favorite. This is the perfect book for any room in the house (you'll want the actual hardcover and not the ebook). I can imagine having a bad day and reading any note and instant mood lift. Then going outside to pick a bouquet for myself cause as this book shows, flowers are for any occasion even the "just because" occasions.

This book is so beautiful! I loved the bouquets and how unique each of them are as well as all the notes that accompany the flowers! It's inspired me to send some memorable message to the ones I love!

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

I think this is a fun idea for a book- modern flower arrangements alongside matching notes. I enjoyed looking at the various flowers and arrangements. Some of them looked messy to me, but I appreciated the variety in style. Some of the styling in the book - like some of the backgrounds and the fonts - I thought didn't look great, but that wasn't a big deal. At the end, some suggestions for flower usage for certain occasions were included, which was nice. I didn't know people sent break up flowers.

Such a fun book! It would be perfect for a coffee table book or conversation book. It has hilarious notes, heartwarming, heartbreaking and just plain sweet notes. I really enjoyed reading through these. And the pictures were beautiful!