Neill's Blog

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. 

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.