Raves & Reviews
Many thanks to the following reviewers for their kind words.You may also want to see the press Design on a Lime has received.
"The book is really extraordinary. ... I am an accomplished photographer and I have seen some really unusual and beautiful floral arrangements in shops in my travels on business in Europe. Your book may be the first that has ever wanted to make me take a try at creating something floral."
Owen Richards
Buyer, Made in Oregon
Kathi O’neil, editor and founder of the popular Portland website reveals her secret weapon for flowers that are brilliant every time… “ I just call Anne Ryan to whip me up some eye-popping floral art and voila! And if she’s too busy, since she is a huge new star in these parts, I just glance at her incredibly beautiful new book for inspiration, “Design on a Lime, Flowers with a Twist.” A twist indeed. She is remarkable. Of course my copycatting doesn’t do her justice. There’s nothing like the real thing. If you’re having a party, a wedding, anything, give Anne a ring.If you’re just trying to get a little creative, buy her book. You’ll even wow yourself. "
“Portland Picks” August 18, 2006 (#7 )
www.portlandpicks.com
"Anne Ryan's book is a juicy treat for any flower lover. Her sense of color and design not only provide good ideas to imitate in your own arrangements,but will also make you smile."
Ellen Heltzel
Writer, Book Critic, and Book Babe columnist
"You can spot real talent a mile away; some people just ‘have’ it. Through inspired vision and plain hard work, Anne Ryan is one of those people. Each of her creative floral designs radiates an eye-popping ‘wow’ factor. Whatever the theme, Anne has the innate flair to help you tell a story through the magic of her designs. Any special occasion is completed by a most distinctive crown that Anne’s work provides..."
Gerry Frank
Author, Journalist, Entrepreneur
Where to Find It, Buy It, Eat It in New York (one million copies sold)
Oregonian columnist, Frankly Speaking
"Absolutely gorgeous, this book is too beautiful and too inspiring to be put on a shelf. Keep it somewhere close to enjoy again and again. My favorite book this year. Design On a Lime is pure magic. A perfect holiday or hostess gift. Put it on your wish list today!"
Jane Porter
Author of "The Frog Prince," "Flirting With Forty" and more
"A really beautiful book with amazing ideas that one can use or arc off of with designs that are affordable and sometimes, well, edible! A matchless mix of art and whimsy."
Susan Crittenden
Manager, Powell’s Books for Home & Garden
“The freshest and most original floral book to come out in ages.”
Countess de Navasques
Olite, Spain & Santa Fe, NM
“The vibrant use of color has bowled over our customers in Santa Fe!”
Kricky
Mary Corley Antiques
Santa Fe , NM
“Our first shipment of Design on a Lime was so well received by our customers that I had to order another case within a week of placing it on our shelves.”
Teresa Rayburn – Merchandise Coordinator
Scentimental Gardens
Geneva , IL
“Anne Ryan offers readers a photo journal filled with ravishing photographs of her vibrant, witty floral designs which she introduces with a delightful account of balancing her home-based business with family life."
www.FamilyCorner.com, Nov. 2006
Reporter Kym Pokorny writes, " Anne Ryan scours produce departments and even hardware stores to create her floral displays" ...You know what it's like to meet someone who can do it all --and do it with flair? Anne Ryan is like that. She owns a thriving floral business and just published a gorgeous book. ..."
Kym Pokorny
Oregonian Homes & Gardens of the Northwest, Nov. 9, 2006
"The simple but elegant floral designs by Oregon resident Anne Ryan are showcased in mostly full-page photos ... Only a sentence or two accompanies ...so it's not a step-by-step how-to book. What it does offer is inspiration for using unusual materials and lively color combinations in arrangements."
The Seattle Times, Nov. 11, 2006
“It's safe to say that if a bunch of supermarket carnations is your idea of a floral centerpiece, "Design on a Lime," by Anne Ryan (Feld Press, $27.50) probably isn't for you. The visually stunning book is a collection of Ryan's floral designs, many of them featuring unusual materials, like artichokes and bok choy.”
Nov. 16, 2006
“Experience the Feng Shui of flower arrangements with Design on a Lime by Anne Ryan …”
Dec. 13, 2006
“Blooming with color-drenched photos and clever ideas…”
Portland Monthly, April 2007
"...
stunning photographs ... eye- popping designs..."
The Portland Tribune, June 1, 2007