Neill's Blog

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.

Neill's Celebration of the Rose exhibition at The Flower Lounge was a triumph bringing crowds from Chelsea to Belgravia to admire his bountiful blooms.  Roses of all sorts, sizes and ages, more than 60 varieties were displayed in the boutique but it was the store-front installation with more than 3,000 Roses in a contemporary, geometric design that confirms Neill's panache for the dramatic and theatrical.

For the Chelsea Flower Show 2015, Neill Strain will be hosting "A Celebration of the ROSE" at his Belgravia boutique, The Flower Lounge.  An extraordinary display of old, new and rare Rose, some of which have never been seen in the U.K., will reveal the history of this magnificent flower and many of its secrets.  Neill will show us how the Dutch breeders create new varieties and their techniques to make them longer lasting and more spectacular.  May 18 to 23rd, 10 am to 7 pm. 

Neill Strain gives a preview of spring flowers at The Flower Lounge in Belgravia to inspire us for Easter decorations and gifts.    Gorgeous colours and exquisite varieties, Easter flowers offer a fragrant feast for all the senses.  Bouquets and arrangements can be delivered throughout London.  

With Mother's Day and International Women's Day, Neill Strain explains why March should be a month of floral celebration for women in Great Britain.

Neill Strain shares some surprising facts about Red Roses to help you choose the finest gift for Valentine's Day.

Neill shares with us some of the magical moments of 2014...

The Christmas Wreath is perhaps the most essential item of all Christmas decorations.  Neill shows us different styles of wreaths and, for the hands-on, gives us a Step By Step on how to make your own...

Only 50 days to Christmas and it's time to start thinking about how to decorate your home for the festive season.  Neill Strain discusses the trends and styles that will make Christmas 2014 a visual splendour you won't forget...