Blooms Every Day: A Modern Guide to Flower Arranging

Flowers aren't just for florists--they're for everyone: enthusiastic amateurs, pros, DIYers, and anyone who simply loves blooms.

In Blooms Every Day, AIFD-certified floral designer and founder of Flower Moxie Amy McCord shares the tips, tricks, and "bless her heart" lessons she learned the hard way so you don't have to. Amy's approachable style blends professional design principles with real-world practicality so you can create breathtaking arrangements with confidence.

Inside, you'll find:

• Step-by-step photo tutorials for bouquets, centerpieces, and large-scale designs.
• Budget-savvy sourcing tips, plus flower swap ideas so you can achieve the same look with different blooms.
• Insider mechanics and care advice that make your arrangements last.
• Inspiration for every occasion--from weddings and holidays to everyday blooms.

Beautifully photographed, quirkily styled, and refreshingly down-to-earth, Blooms Every Day is more than a how-to book--it's an invitation to bring more flowers (and a little fun) into your everyday life.

Author: Amy McCord
Publisher: Rock Point
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.09h x 8.12w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9781577155638


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 65

About the Author

Amy McCord grew up on a dirt road in Oklahoma and pursed many career paths, including a degree in Forensics/Bio Sciences, before breaking into the wedding industry. A former wedding planner and self-taught florist, Amy created Flower Moxie in 2013, an e-commerce floral site dedicated to making affordable floral kits for weddings. Flower Moxie's sister company, Petal Icon, focuses on smaller kits and events to make everyone's flower dreams come true. Amy is also a travel lover, having backpacked through 18 countries. She currently lives in Oklahoma with her dog.