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Celebrate Women This Month Of March

March is a month in celebration of women with International Women’s Day on Friday March 8th and Mother’s Day on Sunday March 31st. For these special occasions we’ve created some fabulously feminine designs to meet all the tastes and styles of the dynamic 21st century woman, as well as for Persian New Year and Arab Mother’s Day on the first day of spring, March 21st. Neill tells us about the inspiration and sourcing for his exquisite designs.

March is a month that celebrates women with International Women’s Day on Friday March 8th and Mother’s Day on Sunday March 31st. For these special occasions Neill Strain Floral Couture has created some fabulously feminine designs to meet all the tastes and styles of the dynamic 21st century woman, as well as for Persian New Year and Arab Mother’s Day on the first day of spring, March 21st. Neill tells us about the inspiration and sourcing for his exquisite designs.

Sourcing flowers in Holland for our Spring Collection 2019

Sourcing flowers in Holland for our Spring Collection 2019

Everyone loves spring time! It means the end of winter and summer is that bit closer. I love the flowers and plants of all four seasons but spring is the most prolific, particularly when I go on my sourcing visits to Holland. The bulb fields, now full of not just Tulips, but Daffodils, Narcissi and Hyacinths creating bands of colour as far as the eye can see, make my research for our Spring Collection all the more of an experience.

Hyacinth fields in Holland

Hyacinth fields in Holland

After all the red Roses of Valentine’s Day, the next big date in the diary is International Women’s Day. The tradition for this important celebration is Mimosa and hence I have created a range of designs incorporating the yellow flowers of Mimosa with the pink and purple hues of spring… Renunculus, Lilac, Tulips and Viburnum are combined with Roses, Eustoma and one of my favourite Phalaenopsis Orchids, Golden Treasure. Here are some of my inspirations for these designs, from Holland and the Belgravia boutique:

Pink and yellow Tulips growing in Holland create inspirations for International Women’s Day flowers by Neill Strain Floral Couture

Pink and yellow Tulips growing in Holland create inspirations for International Women’s Day flowers by Neill Strain Floral Couture

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concession at Harrods. There are many options and we can also make up something for you completely bespoke.

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Another range of designs, part of our Spring Collection and perfect for any of the celebrations in March, is “Knightsbridge.” Bursting with spring blooms, these arrangements comprise Anemones, Renunculus, Paper White Narcissi, Viburnum and yellow Tulips, together with Roses, Clematis and the stunning “Surabaya” Phalaenopsis Orchids.

Inspiration for International Women’s Day bouquets and Neill Strain Floral Couture Spring Collection 2019

Inspiration for International Women’s Day bouquets and Neill Strain Floral Couture Spring Collection 2019

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Mother’s Day and any other day or occasion that calls for pink. Our “Westminster” range combines beautiful Roses with Cymbidium Orchids along with spring blooms of Lilac, Tulips and Viburnum creating quite a classic look.

Neill Strain visiting a Cymbidium Orchid grower in Holland

Neill Strain visiting a Cymbidium Orchid grower in Holland

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ordered online.

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A fourth alternative is for the woman that likes tints and tones of orange in a modern style. This is our Mayfair range, created with Roses, Orchids, Calla Lilies and tropical blooms. As always inspired by our growers…

Sourcing flowers in Holland is an inspirational experience

Sourcing flowers in Holland is an inspirational experience

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Harrods concession.

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order online.

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