Neill's Blog

Taking us on a tour of the new installation at the Belgravia boutique, Neill shows us how to celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving in style showcasing the magnificent array of Autumn flowers, fruits and berries that are currently available at the boutique, at the concession in Harrods and for ordering online. Exquisite pumpkin and gourd designs, created by Neill’s talented team especially for these festive occasions, are the perfect feature to brighten up your home this season.

Neill Strain Floral Couture is renowned for its lavish floral installations and elegant styling for luxury homes and events. In this blogpost, Neill explains how he designs his flowers to create that signature “wow factor,” where he finds inspiration, choosing colour schemes, styles and all the secrets that have led to his success.

With nature and the seasons being a prime inspiration, Neill explains the best ways of enjoying his luxury fragranced candles during the summer months along with tips on how to blend different fragrances by burning two candles simultaneously for a custom, personalised effect.

Just before the outbreak of Covid 19 Neill was creating extraordinary floral installations at London’s renowned Private Members Club, Annabel’s, in Berkeley Square. Neill shares stunning images of these extravagant designs and the impressive decor of one of the world’s most elegant clubs.

May 19th to May 23rd would have been the week of RHS Chelsea Flower Show along with fabulous floral displays adorning the streets of London particularly in Chelsea and Belgravia. Neill Strain has been creating extravaganza floral displays for Chelsea In Bloom and Belgravia In Bloom since he opened his West Halkin Street boutique in 2011 and, unexpectedly, this year is no exception. While the world is in lockdown and businesses are closed, Neill decided to brighten up Belgravia with a lavish display dedicated to the NHS.

Neill has introduced a weekly delivery service throughout London of fabulous fresh flowers and plants. In this blog post he explains how he is sourcing the most exquisite flowers and Orchids from his extraordinary growers to create a Florist’s Choice bouquet, a Peony bouquet and a Phalaenopsis Orchid planter which will vary weekly. Fragranced candles are also available nationwide via courier service. Clients will receive £10 off their first online order.

During these challenging times, staying calm, being positive and enjoying simple pleasures at home are of the utmost importance. With government guidelines forcing shops to close, you can no longer pick up a bunch of flowers at your local flower shop but Neill is proposing other ways of bringing the joy and beauty of flowers into your lives that will uplift the spirit and help keep you healthy during the quarantine.

March is the month when we celebrate women. With International Women’s Day on March 8th and Mother’s Day in many countries around the world, Neill has created some fabulously feminine designs for the occasion. Stunning Roses adorned with exotic Orchids and an abundance of seasonal blooms in his signature, opulent style, all carefully wrapped in luxurious packaging make these designs exceptional gifts for women being honoured this month.

Neill unveils a whole new Collection of romantic designs for Valentine’s Day 2020. Having created these extraordinary gifts with the most spectacular long-stemmed red Roses, and with the addition of his fragranced candles and delicious Macarons from Pierre Hermé, Neill explains how he sources his exquisite flowers and can guarantee they are the freshest and most beautiful in London.

2019 marked the beginning of a new decade of trading in Belgravia for Neill Strain Floral Couture. Neill remembers the highlights of this busy and exciting year and shares fabulous images of the extraordinary store front displays throughout the year including Belgravia In Bloom as well as lots of glamorous event work, visits to his Dutch growers and much more…