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@nictorian_diaries Nic Ruben's avatar

Morning darling ..top tips for a fun day out ! Xx can’t wait Darling X

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JP Clark's avatar

So much fun to be had Nic. Hope you both have the best day.

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Sophie van Gerwen's avatar

Good morning JP! Hope your feet are not too sore! What a brilliant write up! Loved meeting you and enjoying some of that delicious rose wine!

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JP Clark's avatar

It was such a pleasure to meet you Sophie and the wine was such a winner! Hopefully see you at Hampton Court.

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Sophie van Gerwen's avatar

You will indeed!

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RenoQueen's avatar

The Japanese garden looks just like old painting. Beautiful and great selections. Good brushes are so hard to find- especially non-plastic ones.

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JP Clark's avatar

The Oxford Brush company have a natural brush for everything under the sun. Love them.

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RenoQueen's avatar

Thank you for letting use know about them. I have been obsessed for a while with these https://www.redecker.de/en/

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JP Clark's avatar

Oh that’s a lovely company. They pretty much sell the same thing as the one I mentioned by the looks of things.

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RenoQueen's avatar

German goods often cost an arm and a leg but always so well made.

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Sherry's avatar

I watch the RHS Chelsea from California. I always look forward to every episode! But I love to see your favorites and also new products. Thank you for sharing!❤️

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JP Clark's avatar

Oh that’s wonderful. Thank you so much.

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Kate's avatar

Beautiful Japanese garden! Hope you had the best time xx

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JP Clark's avatar

Such a great experience Kate.

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Clare's avatar

I am visiting today for the first time, cannot wait, so unbelievably excited. I will definitely check out your recommendations JP, thank you, especially the Rose!

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JP Clark's avatar

Have the most wonderful time!

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Susan Kelly's avatar

arhh Mister Ishihara one hell of a garden designer also like you a writer artist fung shui technician adore him I worked At ITV on our Garden Time programme for 23 years Chelsea is iconic and unmissable enjoy my friend I’m envious

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Susan Kelly's avatar

See my insta clan Kelly🇮🇪

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JP Clark's avatar

Oh I didn’t know that about you Susan. How interesting!

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Susan Kelly's avatar

Not an expert but keen gardener🤣 just downsized from 3 acre parkland garden to a fabulous Japanese style bungalow busy turning it into an Ishihara style garden like you the possibilities are endless my friend

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Sandra Serrano's avatar

So beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go. Maybe one day I’ll take my mom…she and her green thumb would love it.😍 Your roundup was great too! Brushes always get me. Weirdly, I find them pretty to look at.

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JP Clark's avatar

No I don’t find that weird at all. I love a pretty brush! 🤣

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Lou B's avatar

Thank you 💚

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Libby Foot's avatar

Ocado sold out of Mourverde rose 😳 you influencer you 😆 Was ready to one click ... Oops!

I actually didn't watch Monty last night because I was holding out for youuu!! 🥹 xx

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JP Clark's avatar

Wow that’s amazing. It is delicious though! Omg Libby you’ve made me a very happy man! Hope I didn’t disappoint. X

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Libby Foot's avatar

I need to track some down! Love a Provence rose 🩷 I love Monty too, think he might just have been rather unceremonially pushed off his pedestal though xx

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JP Clark's avatar

💝😳💝

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Sally Welch's avatar

Well you might need to take out a mortgage to stay there!!! I had a look yesterday and was a bit shocked! You have to stay 2 nights . Let me know what you think! X

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JP Clark's avatar

I take a look and let you know.

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Tanya's avatar

So lovely to see you JP! Wern’t we so so lucky with the weather and so fortunate to be there. Thank you for your company AND your bum-bag🤣🤣🤣🤣

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JP Clark's avatar

Weren’t we just! I know you’re jealous of my bumbag Tanya! 🤣 Gorgeous seeing you darling. Xx

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Tanya's avatar

Absolutely GREEN!! Off to Peter Jones to buy one…. Wait, what am I thinking.. they don’t stock ANYTHING any more😩well nothing Cool’n’GoodQuality🤣🤣

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JP Clark's avatar

🤣🤣 such a shame about Peter Jones.

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Monica’s Musings On Life & ❤️'s avatar

Great to see the other things on offer, can’t wait for Friday xx

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JP Clark's avatar

Just thought it might be nice to show a little of the other side to the show. Xxx

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Monica’s Musings On Life & ❤️'s avatar

I love all the quirky bits too. Bought some back door shoes last year.

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Mike the Gardener's avatar

Sorry we didn’t get a chance to meet yesterday JP. Brilliant write up and what a wonderful day.

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JP Clark's avatar

Oh darn it Mike, there’s just not enough time in a day is there? Hopefully we will meet at Hampton Court.

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Natasha Poliszczuk's avatar

Oh JP! I was there and missed you. I WISH I'd known - I would have loved your expert take on proceedings. Love this round up - thank you. xx

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JP Clark's avatar

I can’t believe I missed so many fabulous people! I blame Tanya, she hogged me darling, kept pouring wine down my neck! 🤣🤣

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Christine B Lewis's avatar

Thoroughly enjoyed your take on Chelsea. Hoping to see it one day! Thank you for the tour lovely! Cheers!🥂😘

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JP Clark's avatar

You are most welcome Chriss. It’s definitely worth the trip!

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