CLARIDGE’S UNVEILS ‘FOREST MURMURS’ CHRISTMAS TREE 2012
BY KALLY ELLIS FOR MCQUEENS
Heralding the arrival of the festive season, Claridge’s has unveiled its
Christmas Tree 2012, an enchanting forest-inspired creation by Kally Ellis,
founder of renowned British floral designers McQueens.
Ellis
chose a natural forest theme with a contemporary twist to style this year’s
eye-catching tree in the heart of Mayfair .
Drawing on the natural world for its inspiration, the tree features magnolia
branches and lichen moss studded with crystal and emerald jewel eggs in white,
gold and silver that combine to form a canopy of colour and glamour, reflecting
the hotel’s timeless Art Deco beauty.
Beneath the tree, McQueens have also created a wild and natural setting called ‘Forest Murmurs’, complete with a woodland floor of peat moss, lightly dusted snow and peeping white hellebore (Christmas roses) to provide a promise of wonder and beauty.
Commenting on her creation, Kally Ellis said: “With ‘Forest Murmurs’, we’re capturing the spirit of a traditional Christmas – the nostalgia that evokes – and combining it with the style and glamour associated with Claridge’s to provide a certain sparkle. It creates a freshness and warmth that we think sums up the season perfectly.”
“Over
the last 10 years, Kally has revolutionised floral design and pioneered flower
installations as an art form,” added Thomas Kochs, General Manager of
Claridge’s. “We are very proud that her work can be seen and enjoyed in
Claridge’s on a daily basis, and ‘Forest Murmurs’ is sure to play a big part in
making it another truly memorable Christmas for our guests.”
An international force in flowers, McQueens was founded by Kally Ellis in 1990. They provide floral designs for high profile events across the
The Claridge’s Christmas Tree has long been a holiday sensation, drawing visitors and Londoners alike to marvel at its magnificent design. Now in the fourth year of inviting a longstanding partner to create the tree, past Claridge’s Christmas Trees have featured designs by John Galliano for Dior and Alber Elbaz for Lanvin.
The dramatic shadows thrown onto the ceiling add drama and festive flair
Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2012 – ‘Forest
Mumurs’ – was created
by Kally Ellis for McQueens
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