Neill's Blog

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. 

Romance is in the air at Neill Strain Floral Couture.  The Belgravia boutique is bursting with inspiration for loved ones on Valentine's Day.  Red Roses and seasonal flowers in bouquets and arrangements, all whisper "I love you," from behind the fresh floral gigantic heart that decorates the entrance to the store.  Neill reveals his inspiration for his Valentine's Day 2016 Collection...

Neill remembers the most special moments of 2015, from Valentine's Day to weddings at the Ritz and the reinterment of Richard III to Channel 4's The World's Most Expensive Christmas.

In Belgravia, Mayfair and Knightsbridge, where do you look for the perfect Christmas Tree?  And the most gorgeous Christmas Tree decorations?  Look no further!  Neill shares with us how he sources and delivers not only the best Christmas Trees to his clients, but also how he decorates the trees and styles clients homes (in fact, every room in the house!) for the season. 

Neill has been researching his ideas and inspirations for Christmas 2015 all year long...  In this blog post he shares his personal approach to luxury and sophistication during the festive season with styles ranging from traditional revivals to new trends, from sparkling and playful to Baroque opulence, all showcased or upon demand at the Belgravia boutique, The Flower Lounge.

Neill Strain takes us to visit The Flower Lounge, his Belgravia Boutique, where his floral couture delights and  inspires us with autumn flowers, arrangements, rare plants and planters of exceptional beauty. 

A few years ago, at the onset of Autumn, Neill Strain was invited to create an exhibit among other world-renowned, international designers at the exquisite castle of Alden Biesen in Belgium.  Neill reveals to us his perception of "Autumnal Organic Opulence" with a magical table display of exceptional luxury and beauty.

It's Neill's birthday and he's decided to dedicate this blog to one of his favourite flowers and one of his favourite floral activities:  styling home floral interiors.  Discover the glories of Gloriosa and how its beauty embellishes a Belgravia pied-à-terre.

Neill Strain is renowned for the extraordinary installations he creates to decorate the front of his Belgravia boutique on various occasions during the year such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and more.  For the first time, he reveals the techniques and mechanics used to create the recent installation for A Celebration of the Rose with a photographic Step-by-Step of his team at work, from the growing of the Roses in Holland to the final touches of the completed design.