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For nearly 60 years Interflora’s floristry competitions have given the finest floral designers from across the country the opportunity to showcase their incredible skills and creativity and to compete for the highly coveted title of […]

London’s Belgravia may be better known for its elegant townhouses and beautiful squares, but they love flowers too! Joining in wholeheartedly with the floral extravaganza of Chelsea in Bloom the streets around Knightsbridge and Sloane […]

If you head down to the Chelsea, you’ll find the streets paved with flowers as more than 60 local shops, restaurants and hotels join in with the annual Chelsea in Bloom festival. Inspired by the […]

With the weather being warm and sunny, it’s the perfect time for you to make the most of your garden or outdoor space. And what better way other than to throw a summer garden party and dine al […]

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the world’s most prestigious horticultural shows, with exhibits and floristry displays to inspire not only the enormous crowds that descend upon the Royal Chelsea Hospital but also […]

Have you ever struggled to find the right words to tell someone you love them? You are not alone. According to our recent survey, 53% of people say they struggle to put their romantic feelings […]

Low maintenance, easy to care for and a quick way to inject some natural beauty into the home, it’s no surprise that plants are back in vogue. It's not all about the aesthetic though - houseplants […]

In the last few months of the year the poinsettia is one of the most-sold house plants. Its star-shaped, brightly-coloured bracts make it the perfect plant for Christmas gifting or for adding a little festive […]

A smiling bride and her proud new husband. At first glance, nothing seems amiss. But take a closer look at this picture from the Queen’s official wedding photographs. While her bridesmaids proudly clutch their bouquets, […]

There is an art to matching flowers to the perfect vase. Find the right one and you can create real impact, even with just a few simple blooms. Here, we share our guide to the […]

There’s a birth flower for every month and those born in November can claim the colourful chrysanthemum as their own. First cultivated in China in the 15th century BC, this popular cut flower has amounted […]

Coffee mornings are a great excuse to catch up with friends over a cuppa and slice of cake and raise money for a good cause at the same time. New to fundraising? Pull off your […]

Did you know that every month has a birth flower and that, just like birthstones, each one has its own special meaning? Here’s our guide to the different birth flowers by month and their symbolism. […]

Wedding guest etiquette can be confusing. From knowing what to wear to how much to spend on a gift for the bride and groom, there’s a certain code of conduct that underpins good wedding etiquette. […]

Summer is in full swing so make the most of the sunny days and balmy evenings by throwing a garden party. Here’s our top tips on how to bring alfresco elegance to your next social […]

Now that lockdown rules are easing why not make the most of the sunny days and balmy evenings by throwing a garden party? Here are our top tips on how to bring alfresco elegance to […]

MERRY MANTLE You just can’t beat a traditional fireplace arrangement at Christmas and this gorgeous design of white roses, tumbling ivy and hellebores (known as the Christmas rose) ticks all the boxes. Seasonal slices of […]