$60.00
pretty dirty is no ordinary flower book. it's a deep dive into the life cycle of flowers, from creation to compost.
melanie cecilia stapleton, of cecilia fox, is widely regarded as one of australia + aotearoa new zealand’s top florists. she is also a tireless advocate for making the flower industry more holistic. pretty dirty is grounded in mel’s ethos of creativity, community, compost, + is a celebration of the intersection between nature, beauty + art.
pretty dirty is a ode to the life cycle of flowers from how they’re grown to arranging them in fresh + unique ways, to the inevitable decomposing + disposal. it is richly illustrated with beautiful images of flowers in the wild, floral collaborations, both by mel + her ‘flower folk’ from around the world, as well as stylised images of compost + floral waste that prove beauty is not just in the eye of the beholder.
presented with a flat-lay format + exposed stitching this is a stunning package that reflects the book's innovative content. mel shares her tips + tricks from a lifetime spent with flowers + feature stories from some of her favourite 'flower folk', from the growers to other florists + those leading the charge on changing this pretty dirty industry.
