Over 3,000 flowers and plants were used in total; with 2,100 of them were luscious roses which were used for each petal and the ‘Stylist’ logo. For the centre of flower Nikki opted for bright yellow carnations, while the background to the flower was a combination of Helxine and moss, with white hydrangea providing the white background and boarder. Reindeer moss was used to fashion the top banner, while the ‘The Return of Flower Power’ was made at out of Chrysanthemums. When it came to making the flower, Nikki chose an array of roses and spray roses so that it created a varying shade of colour, resulting in the tips of the petals becoming lighter and helping to give the bloom a 3D effect.

The petals took two people to carry in and place them in the marked out boarder, while Tessa and her photography team made sure that the spacing and lettering were spot on using a template of the magazine on the computer.

Shot from above, Nikki worked with Tessa and the Stylist team to make sure that every leaf, petal and element of the cover looked perfect before taking the final shot.

The final result was absolutely stunning and Nikki and her team want to thank Stylist for giving us the opportunity to get creative and design something on such a massive scale that allows so many people to see the beauty of what can be fashioned from flowers. And on top of that Nikki gets to re-create the front cover at the Chelsea Flower Show next so that all visitors can get up close and see the detail that has gone into creating such a unique magazine cover.

Karen studied at Manchester and the Royal College of Art and later went on to teach at the RCA, Bath, Brighton and London College of Fashion. Often using traditional hand skills, a lot of Karen’s work is inspired by vintage pieces and she specialises in Irish, Cornelly, Multihead, beading and hand embroidery. She has had her London based design and production studio for over twenty-five years and has worked in close collaboration with fashion designers such as Chanel Couture, Givenchy, Matthew Williamson, Vera Wang, Chloe, Marc Jacobs, as well as working closely with Harvey Nicholls, Harrods and Liberty.

 Here at Nikki Tibbles Wild at Heart we are massive fans of Karen’s innovative and beautiful work and have commissioned her in the past to work on a variety of projects including creating bespoke napkins for a client’s wedding. A fan for years, Nikki’s home boasts a pile of cushions made by Karen, so she is very excited to see what Karen fashions for her Chelsea garden retreat.

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Giovanna Ticciati is an interior designer who places emphasis on function, craftsmanship and style and the shop in Petworth is a platform for the designer to sell her pieces, together with a collection of contemporary and antique furniture, lighting and art.

While trawling the antique shops of the ancient market town for unique pieces for the retreat, Nikki made a detour to her favourite bakery and deli in the area, The Hungry Guest. All their products are locally sourced and the deli is Nikki’s guilty pleasure when she visits Petworth. So, don’t be surprised if you find Nikki offering you a glass of freshly pressed apple juice or sharing a variety of The Hungry Guest’s cheeses when you visit her Chelsea Flower Show retreat.

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www.thehungryguest.com

Located in the Ranelagh Gardens section of the showground, Nikki’s retreat which has been painted her favourite shade of grey, will be based on the idea of having somewhere to read, work, entertain and be inspired by nature. Inside and out, Nikki’s retreat will reflect Nikki and the things that she loves to be surrounded by such as beautiful, textured furnishings in vibrant colours, gorgeous smelling candles, piles of books, as well as art work on the wall and of course flowers.

If you have tickets to the show then please stop by and have a chat with Nikki about what inspired the look of her retreat and take a peek at the fabulous things she has done inside and out and if you haven’t already got your tickets then what are you waiting for… www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/2012

Thank you to Show Manager, Alexandra Denman (above with Nikki on site) and everyone at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for allowing Nikki this fantastic opportunity to get creative!

 The 39-year-old star is famed for her daringly sexy fashion choices and this morning was no different when she turned up wearing a floor length gown – stunning!

Before her arrival the photographers were out in force despite the pouring rain and her fans and fashion followers were queuing up to show their support.

Our fabulous Liberty’s Concession Manger, Astrid had been setting up the shop since early this morning in a bid to make it look extra beautiful (if that is possible) for the Hollywood guest and made sure that she created the perfect backdrop to a glamorous photo call.

As Dita left Liberty after the perfume launch, Astraid our Concessions Manager had the chance to chat to her and present her with a Nikki Tibbles Wild at Heart posy of soft pale peonies.

Louboutin’s exquisite shoes, with their instantly recognisable glossy red soles, are a unique fusion of fashion, craftsmanship, engineering and sculpture of which Nikki is a massive devotee with several pairs of the famous heels adorning her wardrobe! After a tour of the exhibition which saw a gorgeous hologram of Dita Von Teese evolving from one of her famous striptease into a Louboutin shoe, Nikki and other guests were treated to a fabulous speech from the man himself, Christian Louboutin.

The exhibition which opens to the public today until 9^th July, takes visitors through every stage of the design journey, revealing how the shoe is constructed, from the initial drawing and first prototype through to production in the factory. There is also a special section dedicated to the shoes designed for ‘Fetish’ an exhibition at the La Gallerie Du Passage, Paris in 2007, a unique collaboration of photography between Louboutin and acclaimed artist David Lynch. The exhibition is a must for avid Louboutin fans such as Nikki and those who can appreciate that what Louboutin creates is much more than just a shoe.

We think Kate looked beautiful in a grey Matthew Williamson dress with subtle peplum detail and jade green beading trim and we were honoured (and very excited) to be able to create such a special bouquet.