Neill's Blog

Christmas and the holiday season is all about luxury at Neill Strain Floral Couture.  Renowned throughout Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea and Mayfair for Christmas decorations and decor of the utmost elegance and opulence, Neill shares with us his magnificent festive designs of the season with a focus on his exquisite door wreaths. 

Celebrating Christmas in the style of Neill Strain Floral Couture means an intoxicating immersion into an ambiance of luxurious decorations, hand crafted by Neill and his team into the magic of the season. Neill takes us on a tour of his Belgravia boutique, introducing us to the new trends of 2016 and unveiling the exquisite decorations he has brought back from Europe alongside his bespoke designs. 

Halloween and Thanksgiving followed closely by Christmas is when styling interiors is the most lavish and opulent.  Neill describes how he decorates luxury homes in Belgravia and Mayfair for the season with tips and techniques for all.  

The fabulous display of colours and textures in Autumn is a delight that soothes the nostalgia of the end of summer.  As Halloween and Thanksgiving approach, Neill takes a look at the richness of our seasonal flowers, berries, foliage and gourds and the inspiration they offer to the floral designer. 

Today, truly fragrant flowers are quite rare and hard to find in the cut flower industry.  Neill explains why and introduces us to his selection of scented blooms for the summer: Roses, Sweet Peas, Freesia, Gardenia, Lilies and Stocks.  He also shares surprising facts and information direct from the growers of these gorgeous scented flowers.

Creating gorgeous gardens for city-dwellers is a specialty at Neill Strain Floral Couture. Neill explains how he designs everything from roof-gardens to patios to window-boxes for his discerning clients, and shares ideas on how to make the most of your outdoor living spaces. 

Neill walks us through his award-winning design for Belgravia in Bloom "For the love of Orchids," sharing his inspiration for the design and the extraordinary exhibit of Orchids inside his Belgravia store during Chelsea Flower Show 2016.

Neill is preparing for the Chelsea Flower Show and the launch of Belgravia in Bloom.  Learn how he selected this year's theme for the boutique's exterior display and an in-store showcase which will feature rare and exotic Orchids with a special focus on Phalaenopsis and Vandas.

Tulips are one of Neill's favourite spring flowers.  To explain why, he shares with us his sourcing visits to Holland and how he brings back the most beautiful Tulips to Belgravia.  From inspirations at the famed Keukenhof Gardens to insights from the top breeders, Neill shows us a extraordinary range of Garden and Cut-Tulips, many of which are available at the Belgravia boutique. 

Neill Strain offers a wide selection of gorgeous plants at the Belgravia boutique. But not just for their decorative qualities. Neill reveals the incredible value of houseplants in the home or any interior for their natural ability to clean the air and improve your health and well-being.