Mar 26, 2021 in Blog

Nina's news Issue 4

The Easter Edition

Welcome to your bi-weekly blog where we hope to keep you entertained, engaged and informed with our latest news, recommendations, tips and tricks.

What I love about Easter particularly is that the flowers are so pretty and it means Spring is imminent and Summer is on the way. I love that with an Easter table you can go a bit crazy.

This year I’m going to have one lovely tall vase of blossom branches at home, it’s a wonderful way of getting height into the room. I will hopefully have it done by my dear friend and guest this week, John Carter who makes everything more magical than I ever can. We also have a couple of stunning Great Taste recommendations, alternative Easter gifts and my top tip involving our own wonderfully versatile perspex trays.

Nina's Special Guest

John Carter

John Carter is family! I first met him when he had his flower stand in Bibendum and he used to watch out for Alice on her way from home from school. He has created 3 wonderful weddings, christenings, countless parties for me over the years.

When you ring John for a special arrangement to go to a friend, for whatever reason, he just hits the perfect spot. I am so thrilled that he is part of the NC newsletter this week.

A Foreword from John Carter

It is so wonderful to have worked with Nina for so many years now, she is a true inspiration to us all, with the most amazing taste and the biggest heart.

I have done numerous table-scapes with Nina over the years and numerous book shoots. I’m always truly inspired when I go into one Nina’s homes! One of my most foremost things I love are the fabrics Nina designs; they are simply exquisite.

I have thoroughly enjoyed putting together tablescapes for all of Nina’s lunches and dinner parties as she has the most beautiful array of glassware, cutlery etc, it’s simply fabulous and exudes great taste. Always a true pleasure.

If you want to to see John's work you can visit his website here or follow John on instagram @johncarterflowers

Nina's Product of the Week

Redhill Pork and Standout Chocolate

The Great Taste team is preparing an Easter feast. For the ultimate roast pork crackling to wow your family this Easter check out this award-winning roast pork recipe.
Redhill Farm Free Range Pork was the 2020 Great Taste Supreme Champion – beating 12,776 other food & drink products to claim the top spot for the tastiest food in 2020 and it is available to order for Easter online here.

For the chocolate afficionados out there, if you haven’t already, the top-tasting chocolate according to the Great Taste judges last year and available to order online is Standout Chocolate.

More about Great Taste

Click here to watch a video which explains more about what Great Taste is all about.

If you would like to discover more Great Taste winners, click here and read the latest issue of Great Taste Book online.

Nina's Top Tip

Nina Campbell fabric-backed perspex trays

Our fabric-backed perspex trays are so versatile and come in a variety of sizes, patterns, colours and shapes.
View our full collection here.

I love them on the vanity top for all those little bottles that can leave oil or lotion behind and with marble being rather porous it needs protecting.

I always have a small or medium tray on the drinks table so I can line up line up the different glasses and mini cans of tonic and soda. The new long slim shape is particularly useful by the bed with the water and glass but also on the breakfast table with all the jams on it.

Alternative Easter Gifts

Nina Campbell Egg Cups

Sprig or hearts? Blue or Pink?
Our classic egg cups are the perfect Easter gift and great alternative to the traditional chocolate egg.

Goodbye from me...

All that's left to say is a goodbye from me. Happy Easter everyone.

Love Nina xx

Written by Nina Campbell