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London Art Openings | Cedric Morris: Artist and Plantsman

Art fans and garden lovers alike are sure to enjoy two exhibitions of 20th century Welsh artist and plantsman Cedric Morris, running concurrently at London’s Garden Museum and the Phillip Mould & Company’s gallery. Not heard of Cedric Morris? No, neither had I before viewing these shows. Maybe like the proverbial London bus, you wait ages and two stunners come along at once. Continue reading

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Good Stuff #52

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading

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Fleurs des Rêves: Bompas & Parr X Perrier-Jouët at The London Edition

Dudes. Listen up. Dark forces are at work. No longer is it going to be a safe bet to selecting some nice flowers to offer to your beloved. Now – compliments of a luxury trio consisting of Bompas & Parr, The London Edition, and Perrier-Jouët – you might have to make sure your chosen blooms aren’t of the ordinary hum-drum one constant colour variety but newfangled and fascinating colour changing Fleurs des Rêves. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Blue Yellow Green

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View from My Saddle by @Petalon_Flowers

Petalon is a new flower delivery company here in London making it easier, more accessible and greener to send flowers in the capital. Two different bouquets are offered every week and chosen depending on what’s in season and looks particularly fantastic at the market. Petalon flowers are always delivered by bicycle and always cost £20 with £2 of every bunch donated to Capital Bee, a London not-for-profit campaigning for bee-friendly practices. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Garden Boots

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Cedric Christie at Flowers: When Painting Collapses, You Have Beautiful Sculptures

When Painting Collapses, You Have Beautiful Sculptures showcases two new bodies of work by Cedric Christie: his sculptural response to a gallery along with recent work developed during a residency in Kleve, Germany. The pieces on exhibit explore the artist’s ‘personal endeavour to transform one medium into another’. They exude confident in their simplicity and yield a sense of serenity as well. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Gnome

Gnome ban lifted at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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London Daily Photo: Warriors

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Sneak Peek at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013

It’s time again for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Got tix? Here’s a sneak peek from the VIP and press day of what you can expect. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Holbein Place

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London Daily Photo: Sitting Pretty

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London Daily Photo: While it Lasts

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Street Market Focus: Columbia Road Flower Market (CheapOair)

Street Market Focus: Columbia Road Flower Market CheapOair, September 09, 2011 A most pleasant way to check out London’s East End is to stroll through the popular and incredibly colorful Columbia Road Flower Market. One of London’s longest running street markets, … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Gift for You

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London Daily Photo: Enter

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London Daily Photo: Brockwell Bench

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London Daily Photo: Flowers to Warm Your Heart? Yes.

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