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Transform your home into a festive haven this season with Neill’s expert Christmas decoration tips! At Neill Strain Floral Couture, we believe that... Continue Reading

As the air turns crisp and the trees shed their vibrant hues, autumn breathes new life into our homes and hearts. This season holds a special place in my heart—its magnificent bounty of flowers, foliages, fruits, and berries inspires much of the work we do at Neill Strain Floral Couture. I’m particularly drawn to the richness of autumn, with its deep tones and layered textures, which can transform any space into a warm, cosy haven.

 

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When The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection commissioned us as Event Designers for their exclusive inaugural voyage aboard their brand-new yacht 'Ilma', we were excited to embark on this extraordinary project. This luxurious three-day journey from the vibrant shores of Barcelona to the glamorous port of St. Tropez featured a series of uniquely themed events that highlighted Mediterranean elegance. From the sophisticated "Azure Elegance" sail away party, to the enchanting “Starlit Serenade,” end of voyage gala, each day was meticulously crafted to provide an unforgettable experience. Our collaboration with ELAN Artists ensured that the entertainment seamlessly complemented and enhanced our themes, creating a visually stunning and immersive atmosphere throughout the voyage. Continue Reading

Neill shares with us all the fabulous displays he and his team have created for the exciting events running alongside this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show in Belgravia and Chelsea, May 21-27.  Celebrating "Floral Fun and Games" with Belgravia In Bloom and lavish "Floral Feasts" for Chelsea In Bloom, Neill shows us his magnificent installations and explains how he captures and conveys a personal story and experience in each design. 

 

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Two innovative wedding professionals have teamed up to create a breathtaking bridal backdrop at the magnificent Neill Strain Floral Couture boutique on Davies Street in Mayfair. Neill and revered cake designer, Yevnig, have dressed the boutique to display the most elegant and intricate wedding designs combining opulent florals and unique centrepiece cakes to inspire brides looking to celebrate their exchange of vows in Mayfair, Belgravia or beyond. Continue Reading

Mother's Day will be celebrated in the U.K. this year on Sunday, March 10th, the fourth Sunday of Lent, and in the Arab world, Middle East and North Africa on March 21st. Neill has the most exquisite flowers and floral designs to commemorate the occasion, especially sourced from his extraordinary growers. In this blogpost, he unveils the designs and colour options available for you to express your love and appreciation of motherhood and make this Mother's Day unforgettable.  Continue Reading

International Women's Day falls every year on March 8th and Neill creates a collection of beautiful designs especially for the occasion. This year's theme created by the United Nations is 'Inspire Inclusion' and offering flowers is an opportunity to express one's support and commitment to forging a more equal and inclusive world for women. Continue Reading

Neill unveils breath-taking floral designs for his new 2024 Valentine's Collection created with the most exceptional Red Naomi Roses from the world's most revered and most sustainable Dutch Rose grower. For the first time, the Collection includes flowers combined with a bottle of premium Rosé Champagne and an exquisite alcohol-free French rosé sparkling wine. Continue Reading

Neill introduces us to his fabulous new Collection of lush and opulent bouquets and arrangements for Spring 2024, sharing his inspirations for the designs, choice of blooms and how he sources these magnificent, new and rare flowers from his growers. Entitled "Songs of Spring," the Collection captures the uplifting sense of growth, hope and abundance of the season as found in nature. Continue Reading

Named after and inspired by traditional Christmas Carols, Neill's new Collection of festive decor for Christmas 2023 is one of his most luxurious and extravagant to date. In this blogpost Neill reveals the designs and shares with us his inspirations, the fresh flowers, sourcing ornaments and the stories behind each work of festive floral art carefully created to make this Christmas an unforgettable occasion of beauty, joy and refinement. Continue Reading