Flowers, Foliage...and almost a fond farewell..

Well I am writing this post on the morning of our final presentation and hand in (Eeek!) and yes, the words working, pressure, under and best are looming very large in my mind. Whilst there has been periods of stress and frustration over the last few months, this morning I am feeling calm, in control and relaxed as I sit back and reflect on my achievements over the last 3 years, I have arrived at a place of 'acceptance' which can be a good place for a perfectionist, as it allows yourself to say OK this is where I am at, this is the best I can be, there is no more to be done, release and surrender.

One of my recent trips was to Chelsea flower show in London. I have been itching to go for a few years so was delighted when a friend asked me to go. The weather was hot, hot and sunny and I definitely felt more wilted than the flowers. The show was interesting, a lot of ground had to be covered (in the masses) to finally get an overall feeling of the thought and hard work which had gone into the garden's. Overall I felt the garden's were adopting a very 'natural' 'green' and 'free flowing' scheme.

 The beautiful iconic signage still in use on the London Underground

Stunning Victorian tiling used in Aldgate tube station

Oxidised water tanks at Chelsea, creating an lovely contrast to the Green foliage

Brushed steel geometric styling in this garden..wow!

 Examples of lantern external lighting which I thought looked really stylish for Beecroft!

 Old English style, Delphiniums and a sweet iron chair..glass of Pimm's anyone!

My favourite, I love the tiling, ferns and geometric patterned cushions.

Amazing what you can do with some astro turf...cute  Green garden creations