Journal


Transforming a historic venue with a modern & unexpected design

We were thrilled to collaborate with some of our industry’s finest event suppliers to unlock and unveil the beautiful event space, 60 Great Queen Street. The brief was to frame the venue as one of London’s best kept secrets, drawing inspiration from the world of private members’ clubs – classic and timeless but with a… Read More


A celebration bursting with colour at the Hurlingham Club


For a milestone birthday in the Terrace Room at the Hurlingham Club, working with Zest Events we designed a tablescape that felt joyful, vibrant and full of fun. Bold late summer blooms in shades of fuchsia, coral, orange and gold danced alongside playful tapered candles, setting the scene for an evening of sparkle and celebration.… Read More


A bold & sensual palette for a dramatic evening at the National Gallery


Back in September, we transformed the National Gallery for the Amazon Prime release of The Girlfriend. Woven down the length of the table in the Wohl Room, a richly textured and decadent runner of flowers included roses (the hero flower), English dahlias and hydrangea. All arranged in unexpected and luxuriously layered groups with dancing height… Read More


Wednesday Season 2 World Premiere


From a haunting purple carpet at Central Hall Westminster to a gothic after-party at the Royal Opera House, the night blurred fantasy and darkness. Guests stepped through gothic gates, past gargoyles and gravestones, before raising a glass beneath the moon as shadows danced across the historic arches. Designed & Produced by INCA Productions for Netflix.… Read More


Soft & serene florals for an intimate baby shower celebration

Working with the team at Every Last Detail, we created a soft and serene palette of white, oyster, ivory and taupe for a beautiful baby shower in a private London home. We designed some key moments for the celebration, including dressing the exterior staircase into a living floral meadow, fireplace decor, welcome signage and dining… Read More


Celebratory flowers for an exhibition opening at the National Gallery


We were delighted to support the National Gallery who hosted an opening reception and dinner for their new exhibition, Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists in September 2025. Very excitingly, it was the first exhibition to be hosted in the Sainsbury Wing following it’s extensive refurbishment. We created delicate pointillist inspired collections of flowers with pixelated… Read More


All British blooms, beautifully homegrown for the Natural History Museum

For this special event at the Natural History Museum (where we are thrilled to be one of their trusted floral partners across all museum spaces), we worked exclusively with British grown flowers. Every stem is nurtured with care and in rhythm with the seasons. Set within the museum’s new Kitchen Garden space, working with the… Read More



Wild styling for London Film Festival at the Southbank Centre

It was a thrill to deliver scenic flowers and wild styling for the Opening Night Gala of the London Film Festival. Produced by our friends at DDA, the fabulous party was set around the star studded and devilishly eccentric Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The statement bar designs featured weathered gothic stone… Read More


Colours of the Galaxy at the National Maritime Museum

Interpretting the theme of an event in flowers is something we love to do. Our galaxy inspired arrangements for the private viewing of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition, which took place in the Sammy Ofer Wing of the National Maritime Museum, were such a treat to design. Pillowy hydrangea, vanda orchids, anthuriums,… Read More


Craftsmanship, heritage and high jewellery at Kew Gardens


Nestled beneath the glass canopy of the Nash Conservatory at Kew Gardens, we design lush, tropical tablescapes bursting with sweet peas, orchids and ferns. All designed to echo the vibrancy of our client Chopard’s collection pieces and the natural beauty of the gardens outside. 

A dream brief, realised in full bloom. Hosted at Kew Gardens… Read More



Bringing urban nature to a tech conference at Excel London

Working with Sleek Events, our scope was to bring immersive planting to the AWS tech conference at the Excel London, inspired by the stunning Nature Discovery Gardens of the Natural History Museum. This incredible project challenged us in amazing ways – from studying the original museum planting plans and sourcing plants from specialist nurseries all… Read More


Playful & sumptuous displays to enhance the grandeur of the National Gallery

Working with the team at the National Gallery for one of their monthly ‘Unexpected Views’ events, we designed playful and sumptuous displays to enhance the grandeur of the surroundings whilst creating an intimate environment for guests. For each long table in Room 9, we crafted an undulating runner of flower arrangements of different sizes in… Read More


Spring in full swing at Saatchi Gallery

The Mary Jane Vaughan Designs Team hosted an unforgettable evening, bringing together industry friends, incredible suppliers, and of course, dazzling, joyful spring flowers. We loved bringing everyone together to celebrate creativity and collaboration, in a room filled with icons of floral inspired fashion at the iconic Saatchi Gallery. Botanical inspired cocktails and bubbles flowed, creativity… Read More