Sophie was born and raised by the sea in Runswick Bay, close to Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast. Born into a successful entrepreneurial family, it wasn't long before she was to follow her own callings and establish a floristry business, 'Ginger & Flynn', whose name was inspired after one of her sons and her ginger hair! Sophie lives with her husband Andy, and four boys, Hughie, Flynn, Samson and Kit. They have four dogs, chickens, a cat and a horse, 'Lady' - and their lifestyle is just the right balance of mayhem and love. Sophie's home is her workplace, and being tucked away in the North York Moors surrounded by nature deeply inspires her work and everyday creativity.
""Elegant color photographs, brief descriptions, and well-plotted, step-by-step directions enable novices to conquer the art of the ""is it real or fake"" flower, while templates in the appendix provide good outlines to copy.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Exquisite full-page color photos showcase the intricate projects, and the step-by-step instructions are accompanied with photographs. This master class will entice crafters both seasoned and new.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Paper flower making is a slow, contemplative process that requires the crafter to consider what a flower really looks like in nature in order to replicate it. The aim is beauty and realism, not perfection. Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers is a beautiful, inspirational, and aspirational guide to making paper flowers that look like they came right out of the garden.""-- ""Foreword Reviews""