01/09/2026
Next week I’m creating an installation here, in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill House and Gardens on the outskirts of London as part of their 2026 flower festival. Over thirty florists/designers/artists will also be creating their own piece of magic throughout this incredible Horace Walpole house.
Fresh flowers aren’t permitted in the Tribune so I’m using dried materials throughout (not just flowers 😉). The arid, fire-scorched landscapes which have been so present this summer provided the initial inspiration, whilst I also set about incorporating the concept of an ‘edge’ - the brief from this years guest curators flowersonthe.edge who have teamed up with the OG curators Flowers at the House 😎
If you’ve never been to Strawberry Hill House & Garden honestly you really should - the house alone is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, then add in a whole triumph (? correct collective noun 🤷🏻♀️) of florists and artists doing their fabulous thing around the house and you’ll have an utter spectacle. There’s an onsite cafe, a couple of after-dark events, the option of picnics and a marquee for talks, presentations and demonstrations, which will take place throughout the four day festival - all talks are included in the entry ticket.
It runs Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th - do visit if you can, I highly recommend it. It’s seven years since I was involved in the inaugural festival and I know it’s grown hugely since then - I can’t wait to be back.
I’m demoing at 1pm Thursday 10th and am likely to be around all day, and maybe sporadically on other days too, it would be great to see you there 🥰 Now, let’s see if what’s gurgling around in my head can actually translate into reality 🙏😳🤞
📷 Image 1 source unknown - if it’s yours please let me know so I can fully credit
Remaining images are behind the scenes prep work (without giving too much away yet 😆🤐)
