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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea Flower Show sees a 'bouquet' of Boden's must-have pieces for spring
A range of Boden pieces were spotted in the crowds at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, including a range of vibrant colours and bold patterns that are perfect for spring and summer The Chelsea Flower Show is the event to watch when it comes to fabulous spring attire. Whether you're looking for pastel florals or bright and bold colours, the Flower Show's guests never fail to impress. At this year's event, plenty of Boden pieces were seen in the crowd, which are perfect to add to your spring and summer wardrobe, as they're all still in stock. Featured on Boden's official Instagram, various brightly coloured outfits gained the spotlight. Among the spring-ready lineup were this popular Embroidered Item Jacket, alongside this fast-selling Liv Boat Neck Linen T-Shirt and this coveted Marylebone Interest Blazer - and the best news is, they're all still available in various sizes, though they are selling like hot cakes, so you'll need to move quickly. The Embroidered Item Jacket (£220) has been touted as one to watch, as over 200 customers have checked out this item today. Coming in two patterns, this vibrant piece features a bold and colourful design that's sure to turn heads. The Islington jacket features all-over embroidery in bright colours that are suited to this time of year. And this beauty doesn't just win points for style, it's also got you covered for comfort as it features a soft cotton lining. Seen elsewhere at the Chelsea Flower Shower was this Liv Boat Neck Linen T-Shirt (£80), which is a strong contender for the ultimate staple t-shirt this spring. Featuring a simplistic striped pattern, this gem is made from the popular linen that keeps it light and breezy on warmer days. The short-sleeved t-shirt is cool on the skin and boasts a stylish boat neckline for a fun twist on a casual design. Last but not least was this highly sought-after Marylebone Interest Blazer (£270). Coming in a navy colourway, this jacket features a vibrant floral embroidered design. The Stamford blazer adds a spring flare to classic tailoring. The embroidered linen jacket boasts a semi-fitted cut and simple-breasted shape with a reverse collar, sleeves, contrast piping, and welt pockets—details that characterise an iconic tailored jacket but with a fun twist. That said, this item is only left in a couple of sizes due to its popularity, so you'll need to hurry to pick up your size before it's gone too. If you're shopping around for alternative embroidered pieces, Next has this Love & Roses Ecru Floral Pattern Embroidered Jacket for £66. Meanwhile, FatFace is offering this Zoe Ivory Embroidered Jacket for £65, and Nobody's Child has this Poppy Delevingne White Embroidered Willow Jacket up for grabs for £150.
Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Sloane Square: London city guide
Sloane Square is the gateway to Chelsea. It jettisons you into the fashion and cultural delights of the King's Road, Duke of York Square, the stylishly curated Pavilion Road and some of the prettiest residential streets in the capital. In May, though, it's all about the Flower Show, with local shops competing with fabulous floral decorations for Chelsea in Bloom. 'You step out of the tube at Sloane Square and there's always a buzz, especially when the Flower Show's on,' says Roly Ingleby-MacKenzie, head of Knightsbridge sales at Knight Frank. Upgrades to the area's shops have raised the bar. 'Arguably the best part is Pavilion Road, which is tucked away just off the main thoroughfare,' says Toby Anderdon, director, Savills Sloane Street office. 'This pedestrianised, buzzy mews, is home to artisan restaurants, independent cafes, and high-end boutiques.' Robert Green, head of sales at John D Wood & Co, highlights recent updates to Chelsea Green, 'a ten-minute stroll from Sloane Square, which has a more relaxed and local vibe'. The King's Road meanwhile thrums with retail activity, with Whole Foods having just signed a 15-year lease. In terms of property, 'a home in Chelsea is part of a long-term ambition for many,' says Green. You may catch a glimpse of Eric Clapton or Mick Jagger in this charming village where global residents come to feel part of something very local. 'Chelsea was built through different eras and wasn't always as wealthy as it is today, so we routinely sell houses from 700 to 7,000 sq ft, keeping the community diverse and interesting,' says Green. Elegant red-brick mansion apartments, charming mews houses and garden square townhouses appeal to young couples, City professionals, and families. The majority of properties are houses rather than flats, meaning people live here full-time, which gives Chelsea Village a strong sense of community. 'The archetypal Chelsea houses along the streets which run perpendicular to King's Road are a perennial favourite, with those on garden squares like Markham and Carlyle especially desirable,' says Green. 'Currently, with many embracing lateral living, larger flats are very popular. If you can find one that has been recently modernised, jump on it before someone else does!' A day in Sloane Square 9AM In the FROW Find yourself front row of this year's Chelsea in Bloom theme, Flowers on the Catwalk, a show to be seen . The highly anticipated extension of RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns for its 20th anniversary. Boutique facades have drawn inspiration from couture's most iconic moments. From Cartier to Ralph Lauren, RIXO and Temperley London, floristry meets fashion. Installation highlights include a tribute to the roaring 20s at Duke of York Square and oversized Elton John-inspired sunglasses. 11AM Branching out At the Saatchi Gallery, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, discover the inspirational impact of flowers on artists and writers. Reopening by popular demand on 30 May, Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture displays more than 500 works. 1PM Sakura table Raise a glass at the Ivy Asia on the King's Road, which is celebrating cherry blossom season with an afternoon tea and menu of cocktails. Meat the Fish 's Mediter-Asian cuisine on Cadogan Gardens seamlessly blends two worlds. Elsewhere, The Surprise on Christchurch Terrace is a favourite local pub. 3PM Sartorial spending Discover the stylish boutiques in and around the square. The area is home to the iconic Peter Jones, as well as Trinny London, Reformation, Self-Portrait, Trilogy and Bentleys to name a few. Pavilion Road is a chic village in itself with a cheeseshop, butcher, fishmonger The Sea, The Sea, bakery Bread Ahead, Ottolenghi and Papersmiths for stationery lovers. You'll also find British beauty label Cosmetics à la Carte. 5PM Go maestro Cadogan Hall is Chelsea's very own concert hall. First opened in 1907, the 950-seat venue and official home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra draws some of the finest musicians in the world with its globally renowned acoustics. This month enjoy an eclectic programme, from Schumann to Bond by Candlelight. Ask a local 'Chelsea's timeless charm is one of the many reasons I love working here. Walking to work in the morning is sometimes my favourite part of the day, passing the most beautiful architecture, tree-lined avenues, and a buzz that never fades. There's an incredible sense of community, from the artisans at Pavilion Road to the vibrant market at Duke of York Square. The Chelsea Physic Garden is an endless source of botanical inspiration, while a coffee from Hagen or an indulgent bite at one of the fantastic local eateries is always a treat – Chelsea's food scene is truly unrivalled. A personal favourite of mine is Vardo, where I love sitting outside watching the hustle and bustle. Whether it's a morning stroll along the Thames or finding hidden gems on Walton Street, Chelsea's blend of heritage and creativity makes every day here an absolute joy.' Food & Drink Venture round the square and beyond to discover a melting pot of dining cultures, from classic French to Middle-Eastern cuisine Colbert - 50-52 Sloane Square Where London meets Paris, the iconic Colbert (named after the French actress Claudette Colbert) is inspired by the Grand Boulevard cafes of the French capital. Watch the world go by at a pavement table, or take a booth inside, where famous Chelsea residents pop in for bistro classics, including French onion soup and croque monsieur. Villa Mamas - 25 Elystan Street The capital's only Bahraini restaurant, visionary chef Roaya Saleh brings the dishes inspired by her childhood. The menu is a culinary journey of Middle Eastern heritage and global influence, with tachin chicken (layered saffron rice) a signature dish. Chef Roaya's modernisation of Bahraini cuisine has earned her critical acclaim, with Villa Mamas dubbed as one of the best Middle Eastern dining destinations in London. Azzurra - 127-128 Sloane Street Dive into generous Italian seafood cuisine at Azzurra. Inspired in particular by restaurateur David Yeo's travels around Sicily and the Amalfi coast, Azzura has a boat-to-table ethos. Suitable for a glamorous lunch or dinner, the seafood sharing platter is ideal for trying a bit of everything. Ixchel - 33H King's Road Ixchel has become a hotspot for A-list dining, from royalty to film stars. Named after a Mexican goddess, the menu is equally as divine. Find salsa to suit all spice levels and pistachio mole verde grilled seabass among the authentically Mexican dishes. Ixchel has collaborated with model Kendall Jenner's tequila brand, 818, to create the cocktail Angel Moon Paloma. Caraffini - 61-63 Lower Sloane Street Opened more than 30 years ago by Paolo Caraffini and Frank di Rienzo, Caraffini is a local institution. Now a family affair, the restaurant team includes Paolo's daughter, Francesca and Frank's son, Matthew. A favourite neighbourhood spot, Carrafini has had the joy of seeing generations grow. Signature dishes include pasta with monkfish, courgette and cherry tomatoes. Schools Home to a number of highly esteemed schools, pupils strive to reach their full potential in Sloane Square. Family-run Garden House School on Turk's Row carefully nurtures the first educational steps for pupils aged three to 11. Teaching boys and girls separately, there are activities enjoyed jointly. Leavers' destinations include: Dulwich College, Westminster, Queen's Gate and Putney High. Cameron Vale School takes boys and girls and will host their next open day on 14 May, inset. Sussex House School, overlooking Cadogan Square, educates boys from eight to 13. Celebrating its 144th anniversary this year, Francis Holland School on Graham Terrace has a sister school in Regent's Park for senior girls and a preparatory school, which moved to premises on Manresa Road last year. The school excels in music, drama, art and sport, counting Dame Joan Collins and violinist Vanessa-Mae as alumnae. Knightsbridge School on Pont Street is another centrally located all-through school. On the market From townhouses with covetable gardens to mews and mansion blocks, Sloane Square offers buyers variety. Ask an agent There has been a community-driven lifestyle revolution over the past decade in the heart of Chelsea. The curation of a village-like culture has gone hand in hand with a burgeoning desire to socialise on the doorstep and be able to walk around the corner for a coffee and a pint of milk. This has been at the forefront of the Cadogan Estate's continual upgrades to Chelsea Village. The village starts at Sloane Square and tracks west and north-west along the King's Road, down to the Thames and up Sloane Street. It has the components of a rural village, with seven garden squares in residential enclaves off the King's Road, while Burton Court and the Royal Hospital grounds are the village greens – minus ducks. The triangular Chelsea Green is where you'll find the butchers (Jago's), fruit and veg shop (Andreas) and bakery (Birley Bakery). This vibrant pocket has now been pedestrianised. The upgrade to Pavilion Road has also been a huge success, bringing cosmopolitan cafe culture to Chelsea.
Spectator
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Death comes to the Chelsea Flower Show
It's a matter of life and death at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. No murders are planned as far as we know, but there will be gravestones and even a coffin. This is to be a celebration of death. The Royal Horticultural Society's annual Flower Show will include funeral flowers in the Grand Pavilion for the first time since it moved to Chelsea in 1913.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Why I'm taking funeral flowers to Chelsea'
A former teacher is making history at this year's Chelsea Flower Show - with the event's first-ever funeral flower display. Carole Patilla, from Bournville, Birmingham, gave up her classroom career to become a florist and specialises in alternative, less traditional funeral arrangements. She said she hoped people at Chelsea would be "wowed" by the beauty of the display, rather than distracted by the fact it has been designed with funerals in mind. "I think people are squeamish about anything that's connected with death and dying, and we're not trying to shock anybody," Ms Patilla explained. "We're trying to kind of welcome them in and make the whole topic less threatening." Ms Patilla hopes the display will encourage people to talk to their loved ones about the kind of funeral they would like - which she says they are often, understandably, reticent to discuss. Last year, she helped set up the Farewell Flowers Directory, a non-profit organisation that connects customers with local florists who specialise in creating individually-tailored funeral arrangements. There is also a focus on sustainability, by avoiding the use of wire, plastic and floral foam that is often used in traditional arrangements. "It's a huge waste disposal problem for cemeteries and crematoriums," said Ms Patilla. "And they've been really supportive. They've sponsored the display, actually, because they're super keen to reduce the amount of waste connected with funerals in general." The display at Chelsea, which Ms Patilla has created with florists from Leamington Spa, Devon and Yorkshire, will depict a churchyard scene with flowers growing around gravestones and bursting out of a coffin. But she promises it will not be "macabre". "It's going to be a really joyous celebration of seasonal British grown flowers," she said. "We're using it like a giant window box, really." Most of the flowers Ms Patilla uses in her day-to-day floristry at Tuckshop Flowers in south Birmingham are grown in her garden or on her allotment. "I just love the feel that it creates," she said. "It's not uniform, it's very relaxed, it's very natural. "It's really easy to create wildflower-style tributes using garden ingredients." But Ms Patilla says her work should not be conflated with the eco-funeral movement. "We welcome that, we embrace it, and we want to encourage it, but we don't want to be pigeonholed," she said. "We want to encourage the idea of funeral flowers without foam to spread, and we want it to become the mainstream. "And that's why we're taking them to Chelsea." Chelsea Flower Show runs from 20 to 24 May. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Monty's dog helps design Chelsea Flower Show garden Chelsea Pensioners celebrated in flower show entry Commonwealth Games display wins Flower Show gold Chelsea Flower Show Farewell Flowers Directory
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- The Hindu
Sirumalai to get a facelift as Dindigul district gets ₹10 crore from T.N. govt.
Collector S. Saravanan said on Thursday that Sirumalai would get a facelift as Dindigul district has received ₹10 crore from the Tamil Nadu government. Speaking to media persons, he said that Sirumalai has been attracting tourists and thus to give more focus, the Horticulture and Tourism and other departments would be working on improving the infrastructural facilities. After visiting the Pepper Falls in Pallangi village near Vilpatti, he said that though the waterfalls here was small, they expect more visitors due to the summer rush. The Collector discussed the need to improve facilities and also deploy forest department personnel. The officials said that for any adventure tourism, the visitors should get prior permission from the Tourism Department. Similarly, the Forest Department clearance was also mandatory for those entering the reserve forest areas in the hill station. The Collector presided over a review meeting on the preparedness for the 62nd annual flower show to be held in Bryant Park here shortly. The Horticulture Department officials said that they had procured saplings from Kolkata, Niligiris and other locations for special variety of flowers including Marigold and among others. Closer to the commencement of flower show, the flower arrangement would be completed in the park. Similarly, they also explained about the plans to put up selfie-points at the Flower Show as it would attract tourists. This year, images of animals like giraffe and vegetables and fruits and among others would be decorated with flowers, they explained.
