Sweeter Than The Rose

Description for SWEETER THAN THE ROSE: CHRISTMAS REMEMBERED BOOK SEVEN by Leisure Arts: The natural beauty of flowers, with their delicate petals and sweet fragrances, captivated the souls of the sentimental Victorians. Many a hopeful suitor wooed and won the heart of his beloved with artfully arranged bouquets of freshly cut blossoms. Genteel ladies of the era lovingly cultivated lush flower gardens, often reproducing the beautiful blooms with needle and thread. SWEET THAN THE ROSE offers a lovely collection of feminine floral projects that bring the charm of this gentler time to our lives. Inspired by antique artwork, the designs celebrate the innocent sweetness of children paired with the timeless appeal of flowers. These magical scenes from the past add a bit of enchantment to our homes, taking us to a place where cherubic children frolic with fanciful fairies and brilliant butterflies, and velvety roses, shy violets, and pretty pansies bloom year 'round. As you turn t