About the book
A Sweet Floral Life
Learn to create exquisite, lifelike sugar flowers to pair with fresh blooms in the floral arrangements of your dreams—no matter the season or availability.
Natasja Sadi, an Instagram sensation, brings a sumptuous, old-world charm to her floral arrangements, reminiscent of classical paintings. The secret? Handmade sugar flowers, traditionally used in cake decorating, which are indistinguishable from real ones and last forever. Formerly a fashion designer, Sadi began making sugar flowers to honor her African and Indonesian ancestors who worked in the sugarcane fields of Suriname. In A Sweet Floral Life, Sadi provides detailed steps for sculpting sugar flowers—a versatile medium with limitless possibilities.
Whether it's the height of summer or the depths of winter, sugar flowers are always in perfect bloom.
Sadi also guides you through the creative process of fresh flower arranging, helping you develop a personal style. The book includes tutorials for seasonal arrangements, tips for living and entertaining with flowers, and advice on photographing floral compositions. A Sweet Floral Life invites you to capture romance, set the mood, and be inspired by the timeless beauty of floral art.
Ten Speed Press | April 25, 2023 | Hardcover
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What fans are saying about the book
"A Sweet Floral Lifeis full of fascinating historical information, exquisite photography, and endless inspiration. Beginning with the complicated colonial history of the Netherlands, Natasja relates her family’s immigration from the sugarcane fields of Suriname to her current home in Amsterdam. She generously shares lessons in arranging live blooms from the market as well as creating the magical sugar flowers for which she is known the world over. This is an essential resource for flower and sweets lovers everywhere."
Frances Palmer, author of Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity
"Ever since discovering Natasja Sadi’s extraordinary gifts as an artist, I have followed her work and her exploration of her beautiful city of Amsterdam with such joy. This is the book I had hoped for from Natasja, and I am so happy it is here! It is just what we need right now, to lift us up with its extraordinary beauty and inspiration."
Wendy Goodman, New York Magazine
"A Sweet Floral Life is beautifully written; the photographs are amazing - the moments of "AWE" radiate throughout the book. I purchased one for a friend, and one for myself. SO INSPIRING!!!"
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Flower Prints that are a delicate composition of fresh and sugar flowers, printed on superior Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta 325g paper and hand-signed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sugar flowers are made from sugar paste with its main ingredient confectioners sugar. Each petal is created and rolled by hand. Check out videos of my work process at media on my website for more clarification.
Due to the fragile nature of sugar flowers and the risk involved, sugar flowers can not be shipped.
Although fragile, without humidity and out of direct sunlight, sugar flowers last forever. A wonderful keepsake they are the most wondrous, everlasting floral object.
Yes, you can order my fine art prints from anywhere in the world. UPS our trusted carrier, all fine art prints are unframed and come rolled. A shipping link as soon as your order is dispatched, will be provided within 6 business days after order confirmation.
Private sugar flower Masterclasses can be booked throughout the year. New group workshop dates for 2025 are announced on the Workshops page. Sign up for the email list to receive notification in advance.
My classes are designed for both the novice as well as the experienced. There is absolutely no need to have knowledge of the sugar art beforehand. All you need is a love for flowers. With my guidance you will end each class with not only sugar flowers you created but also a deeper understanding of the craft, coloring methods and much more.
Online classes are not offered at this time but hopefully these will be made available in the future.
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Natasja Sadi is based in Amsterdam. Her husband Michael and their children Jan and Nora are her biggest champions.