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Spend or splurge: Flower power is the story of summer

Spend a little or splurge a lot with your personal shopper, Sam Wylie-Harris. This week, enjoy a garden party with these late summer blooms and fun florals

12 Pastel Mix Roses Gift Box, available from Rosesonly.co.uk
12 Pastel Mix Roses Gift Box, available from Rosesonly.co.uk 12 Pastel Mix Roses Gift Box, available from Rosesonly.co.uk

SPEND

:: Say it with roses... 12 Pastel Mixed Roses Gift Box, from £59.95 for a dozen long-stemmed roses, UK delivery nationwide, Roses Only (www.rosesonly.co.uk)

:: Holding court... Ted Baker Blynne Two Part Sandal, £95, Very (www.very.co.uk)

:: Flower power... Fornasetti Fior di Bacio Scented Candle, £115, Selfridges (www.selfridges.com)

SPLURGE

:: Blousy blooms... Alma Print Crepe Dress, £120, Phase Eight (www.phase-eight.com)

:: Venetian vignette... The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga Eau de Parfum, £120 (100ml), House of Fraser

:: Taking tea with the Queen... Camellia Tea for Two Gift Set, £330, Fortnum & Mason (www.fortnumandmason.com)