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| Photography by Annabella Daughtry |
Sophie Strutt; Daughter-in-Law to Christina, Wife to
Edward, Cabbages & Roses model and muse, landscape gardener, artist and
sculptor…but most importantly Mama to Frankie and Bobbie.
Sophie designed the most beautiful garden at Sydney Street for Chelsea Flower show week and you can see more of her work on her website, www.sophiestruttgardens.com
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YOU & EDWARD BOTH WORK CREATIVELY WITH NATURE, DO
YOU ENCORPORATE THOSE SKILLS INTO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE?
Yes, I feel as though working with plants and gardening is a way
of life for me. It gives me head space to be a calmer mother to my children!
And lets me be creative at the same time. This complements the other aspects of
my life and the daily routine that you have with children.
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WHERE DID YOU MEET EDWARD?
I met Edward through a
friend, a former boyfriend in fact…it was love at first site. For me anyway!
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HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO WORK WITH NATURE?
Yes,
I have always loved being in woods or feeling close to nature in other
landscapes, especially by the sea. I have also always wanted to make beautiful
things.
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IF YOU HAD TO DESCRIBE CABBAGES & ROSES IN A
SENTENCE WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Exquisite
clothes and fabrics smothered in roses and flowers that make everyone that
wears them or is near them feel special and beautiful.
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HOW OLD ARE FRANKIE & BOBBIE?
Franky
is 6 and Bobbie is 2.
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| Photograph by Katy Lawrence |
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I grew up in Bath.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE DAY?
The morning when I feel fresh
and full of energy for a new day.
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WHAT IS YOUR MOST FAVOURITE FLOWER?
So
hard! It's between apple blossom and wisteria.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT GARDENING?
Getting
my hands dirty and being close to the earth. It makes me feel utterly grounded.
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DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE GARDENING OUTFIT?
Cabbages
and roses dungarees!
CAN YOU GIVE US A GARDENING TIP?
Everyone should grow plants!
It makes you feel good. Growing things in pots is a great way to start. Herbs
are invaluable in a garden, my favourite pots in my garden are lollipop bay
trees either side of our front door, with prostrate rosemary that trails
underneath them. So I have herbs for cooking just outside the door whenever I
need them. And they're extremely low maintenance.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR?
Turquoise, the colour of the
sea.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FILM?
Respiro. An Italian film set
in the stunning scenery of Sardinia.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK?
The Magic Apple Tree by Susan Hill.
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WHAT/WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN THE WORLD?
At the moment I would say it
is Jeremy's pond near where we live. It is an enchanting place- a large pond
with an island in the middle where ducks live. It has Rhododendron trees
surrounding it, of many different colours - pink, orange, lilac and red with
woodland surrounding that. Around the pond there are large patches of giant
hogweed some of which are nearly as tall as the smaller trees.
It is so wild there it feels
like a forgotten landscape. It is special and secret. A wonderful place to go
and lose yourself. And find yourself again.
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3 comments
Wow Sophie thanks for such beautiful pictures. you are gorgeous. you make those clothes looks like heaven..
The woods to die for. Tnxs for sharing
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL LOVELY, AND HEART-WARMING. XOXOXO
Perfect description of Cabbages and Roses xx
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