Barbara Milo Ohrbach
Author of The Scented Room
About the Author
Barbara Milo Ohrbach, formerly a corporate executive & retailing entrepreneur, is the best-selling author of 17 books. She regularly appears on television & tours the country speaking about gardening, decorating, & antiques. The founder of Cherchez, the trendsetting New York City store that show more currently features fragrances for the home available by mail order, Ms. Ohrbach & her shop have been featured in many magazines, including "People," "House Beautiful," "Gourmet," "Family Circle," "Harper's Bazaar," "Woman's Day," "Glamour," "Vogue," "Victoria," & "House & Garden." (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Works by Barbara Milo Ohrbach
A Token of Friendship: A Collection of Sentiments, Thoughts, Gift Ideas, and Recipes for Special Friend s (1987) 82 copies
Simply Flowers: Practical Advice and Beautiful Ideas for Creating Flower-Filled Rooms (1993) 50 copies, 1 review
The Spirit Of America: A Collection of Favorite American Quotes Poems, Songs, and Recipes (1992) 24 copies
Roses for the Scented Room: Beautiful Ideas for Entertaining, Gift-giving and the Home (2000) 18 copies
A Cheerful Heart: A Collection of Thoughts, Poems, Sentiments, and Recipes to Share with (1991) 16 copies
Happy Birthday : Cheerful Wishes, Warm Thoughts, and Delightful Recipes That Celebrate Your Special Day (1994) 15 copies
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- Canonical name
- Ohrbach, Barbara Milo
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Dutchess County, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- New York, USA
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Reviews
Simply Flowers: Practical Advice and Beautiful Ideas for Creating Flower-Filled Rooms by Barbara Milo Ohrbach
I chose this book from the library so that I could compare it to [b:Fresh Flower Arranging|10336360|Fresh Flower Arranging|Mark Welford|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327992962s/10336360.jpg|15238974] and more knowledgeably evaluate that, the first book of its kind I've ever read.
This one is not, despite the title, 'simple.' It is overly wordy, and the 'recipes' are too often unclear, without pictures for intermediate steps. This does have some extra, helpful, information & photos about show more tools & supplies and how to use them - advice that is included in the Welford but not in as much depth.
This also includes a chapter about the history of flowers, one about artificial flowers, and one about growing flowers, as well as a bit more about how to make the flowers fit the space.
But this one is not as helpful to most of us, especially those of us without space for a garden. There are not nearly as many varieties of arrangements, there are no actual lessons or themes. And the attitude is more elitist. Her US florists are all in NY and CT, and she says stuff like When I'm in Paris, I always go to this shop." Well lucky you.
Do bear in mind that I cannot evaluate these relative to your position. There are *lots* of books like this available - I suggest you do your own, more thorough, research before choosing which one to actually buy.
I'm giving Welford's book one more star than I'm giving this, and that is (of these two) the one I'd be more likely to buy, and now, off I go to edit that review.
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This one is not, despite the title, 'simple.' It is overly wordy, and the 'recipes' are too often unclear, without pictures for intermediate steps. This does have some extra, helpful, information & photos about show more tools & supplies and how to use them - advice that is included in the Welford but not in as much depth.
This also includes a chapter about the history of flowers, one about artificial flowers, and one about growing flowers, as well as a bit more about how to make the flowers fit the space.
But this one is not as helpful to most of us, especially those of us without space for a garden. There are not nearly as many varieties of arrangements, there are no actual lessons or themes. And the attitude is more elitist. Her US florists are all in NY and CT, and she says stuff like When I'm in Paris, I always go to this shop." Well lucky you.
Do bear in mind that I cannot evaluate these relative to your position. There are *lots* of books like this available - I suggest you do your own, more thorough, research before choosing which one to actually buy.
I'm giving Welford's book one more star than I'm giving this, and that is (of these two) the one I'd be more likely to buy, and now, off I go to edit that review.
" show less
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