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Article: Botanical bug is blossoming in beautiful, bold interiors; Interiors.(Features)

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Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
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July 26, 2008
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Byline: YVONNE JONES

Summertime is here and florals are back with a vengeance. But don't be caught out by your memories of florals past - 1950s domesticity, maybe, or a visit to granny's and her chintz sofa. No, our new horticultural motifs are a far cry from the fluffy florals of old, emanating a sophisticated ambience.

This botanical bug has sort of crept up on us, and, all of a sudden it seems that blossoms, leaves, fronds and twiggy stems are splashed everywhere.

Interestingly, this ...

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