George's philosophy of living and creating with flowers is contagious, and soon you'll agree that fresh, seasonal arrangements can enhance your life every day, not just on special occasions. His compositions recreate flowers as they are in nature—which, as he reminds us, is already perfect. Typically overlooked blooms, like carnations, take on a stunning new character when arranged en masse in a perfect dome, while more exotic stems, like dendrobium orchids, are at their most elegant when allowed to stand alone in a simple vase.

Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and photographs show you how to master George's techniques for building clean, contemporary floral compositions with his trademark architectural precision. Along the way, George shares helpful insights from a lifetime of working with flowers, and his recommendations of choice blooms for every season give you the confidence you need to begin creating your own unique arrangements, regardless of your budget. Beautiful photography brings the flowers to life on every page as he shows you how simple it is to apply these basic techniques to virtually any bloom. With Simply Elegant Flowers as your guide, you'll be arranging flowers like a professional—and displaying them like a celebrity.

"Michael George always does the most perfect flowers." —Calvin Klein

"I have been working with Michael George for many years. He is one of the most talented, original and chic floral designers that I have come in contact with." —Ian Schrager

"I love beautiful fresh and fragrant flowers, and Michael George's arrangements are always the most fantastic." —Oscar de la Renta

"Michael George is unique in his understanding of sophistication, whimsy, elegance and modernity. He is a true artist." —Vera Wang