Tag: National Garden Scheme

Time for a tablecloth?

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The wonderfully distracting art of tablescaping has been growing in popularity for some time but there’s one particular ingredient of this art that’s causing a bit of a stir. It may not exactly be a ‘tablecloth revolution’ but the way we approach setting the table is changing. Is the humble tablecloth ‘back’ (it’s only been around since 100 AD!) and be the micro trend that has the potential to become something bigger in 2025? What is certain is that it offers delightful styling opportunities as well as a civilised way of setting the world to rights.

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

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It’s the start of the summer season and that can only mean one thing, it’s showtime for some of the UK’s top interior and garden design shows. Reporting from SW3 at the Press Day for The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 23 to 27 May 2023 (sponsored by The Newt), the blog takes you deep into the borders of the world-class show gardens – with a little reminder of other not-to-be-missed design events this summer.

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Garden design at The Newt, Somerset

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If like me you are drawn to colour, pattern and texture in all its forms, I hope you might enjoy this snapshot of some inspirational garden design ideas from a recent visit to the gardens at The Newt in Somerset. The garden had been on my radar for a while so I was excited to be able to take the opportunity to make a flying visit.

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