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There is an art to using flowers to create an eyecatching and balanced composition or display. Evidence of refined floristry has been found in ancient Egypt and today there are many styles of floral design. Here are three ideas to make your flower display look extra special.

SPEND A LITTLE: Launched to celebrate International Women’s Day, these Girl Power vases are available in white ( small), brown ( large), black ( small) and can be styled with a simple single bloom or a couple of your favourite stems for an eye- catching display. £ 35 from www.audenza.com

SPEND A BIT: A wonderfully simple and unique way of displaying individual flowers combining rustic wood and glass test tubes. Available with three or five tubes and in different wood finishes.

£ 48.90 from www.madebyhandonline.com

SPEND A LOT: Get creative with the double Maria S C Test Tube Chandelier by Polish designer Pani Jurek. This contemporary light fitting is made from laboratory glass test tubes, set in two plywood bands.

£ 199 from www.limelace.co.uk

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“In a way, my divorce and my relationship with Chris now is, like, better than our marriage was.”

– Gwyneth Paltrow, talking about co- parenting with ex- husband Chris Martin.