Neill's Blog

Following the opening of the Harrods concession in July, Neill describes his first fabulously creative project with Harrods' editorial team.  A series of floral crowns inspired by the mood and ingredients of Harrods new fragrances, all depicted in the August edition of Harrods magazine, including the cover.  

During these challenging times, staying calm, being positive and enjoying simple pleasures at home are of the utmost importance. With government guidelines forcing shops to close, you can no longer pick up a bunch of flowers at your local flower shop but Neill is proposing other ways of bringing the joy and beauty of flowers into your lives that will uplift the spirit and help keep you healthy during the quarantine.

On Friday, July 21st Neill Strain Floral Couture opened its new concession at Harrods.  After 9 years in Belgravia and months of anticipation, Neill tells us about his unique approach to luxury floral retail, the preparations and extra special blooms he has sourced to make this flower boutique among the most exceptional in the world. 

March is the month when we celebrate women. With International Women’s Day on March 8th and Mother’s Day in many countries around the world, Neill has created some fabulously feminine designs for the occasion. Stunning Roses adorned with exotic Orchids and an abundance of seasonal blooms in his signature, opulent style, all carefully wrapped in luxurious packaging make these designs exceptional gifts for women being honoured this month.

Following the success of the Neill Strain Floral Couture online Spring Collection, Neill is now introducing his Summer Collection of floral designs created with the most exquisite flowers of the season.  The range comprises a wide variety of inspirational designs including hand-tied bouquets, table arrangements and Petite Couture arrangements in Neill's elegant, luxurious style. 

Neill unveils a whole new Collection of romantic designs for Valentine’s Day 2020. Having created these extraordinary gifts with the most spectacular long-stemmed red Roses, and with the addition of his fragranced candles and delicious Macarons from Pierre Hermé, Neill explains how he sources his exquisite flowers and can guarantee they are the freshest and most beautiful in London.

Having been awarded the overall "Best Floral Display" for his "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" themed design for Belgravia In Bloom along with two "Highly Commended" awards and a Gold, Neill tells us about his fabulous week in Belgravia and Chelsea during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.  

2019 marked the beginning of a new decade of trading in Belgravia for Neill Strain Floral Couture. Neill remembers the highlights of this busy and exciting year and shares fabulous images of the extraordinary store front displays throughout the year including Belgravia In Bloom as well as lots of glamorous event work, visits to his Dutch growers and much more…

Every year, during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Neill focuses on a single flower type and creates an exceptional showcase at his Belgravia boutique for all to enjoy.  This year, it is the Hydrangea that takes centre stage.  Neill will host HELLO HYDRANGEA! - a definitive look at the new star of the flower world with an impressive display of rare and new varieties of Hydrangeas.  In this May blog post he shares his research and sourcing in Holland for the fabulous blooms.  HELLO HYDRANGEA! is a Chelsea Fringe event.

If you haven’t yet started decorating your home for Christmas, get inspired with this blog post in which Neill shares stunning designs and fabulous decorations that he has sourced and created for his luxury Christmas Collection 2019. From festive floral arrangements and door wreaths to candles and Christmas Tree decorations In a surprising array of styles and colours, Neill explains how to style your home for the holiday season.