Then sneaks a peek at the Arts and Antiques Fair which runs from the 19th – 28th of June.
It was Oscar Wilde who once said that he could resist anything other than temptation and visiting the House and Garden Festival in Kensington Olympia, London, I have to confess I know what he meant.
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer scale of this event and if I may offer you a piece of advice, it would be to wear comfortable shoes and to pace yourself.
There is so much on show it is hard to know where to start and with prices ranging from a single pound to several thousand pounds, truly there is something for everyone.
The recurring theme is that of sustainability meeting chic and it soon becomes clear that the Vegan movement continues its advance into the mainstream.
A number of stands proclaim their vegan credentials not least amongst them presented here as a high-quality alternative to the leather handbag, Luxtra make silver handbags, clutch bags all made from Pineapple leaves, known as ‘Pinatex.’ 
For those that prefer the more traditional leather, there is plenty to admire on other stands .
Such is the allure of the many stands that it does make you wonder, even if just for a moment, if you could maybe squeeze that huge piece of garden furniture on to the tiny balcony of your flat; and when it comes to outdoor furniture, I find myself torn
between the Tippii nest like hammock from which I suspect I would never emerge or the Monte Carlo Multi- Functional Outdoor Table that seats 8 to 10 people and which contains a built in ice trough for chilling beer and white wine and a built in barbeque. Imagine a whole afternoon of barbequing, without ever having to leave the table.
Living Windows create bespoke window boxes made from recyclable materials to your specification.
Bringing the outdoors inside Bespoke Flooring and Furniture offer wash basins set in timber whilst elsewhere in the exhibition hall there is a range of dining tables featuring Acacia timber encased in resin and glass cannot fail to gather compliments from anyone lucky enough to be invited to dinner.
Elsewhere, Ebonymoon tableware has an eye catching array of highly burnished copper and brass utensils
Soft furnishings are also in evidence and I was drawn to the sustainable organic bed linen, courtesy of Wallace Cotton taking inspiration from their New Zealand roots, utilising fresh botanical prints
Food and drink is well represented from a wide range of nuts, cheeses, Halva promoting its vegan credentials.
For the Gin lovers there are several stands well worth a visit and I would recommend stopping by Edinburgh Sacred and Eccentric.
Not to be outdone there is a Whisky stand and do search out Midlands Wine Importers, Shawbury Wine, who believe that you should always try before you buy so that you can explore what you like.
There is so much to see, and thankfully there are a number of food outlets ranging from coffee and pastries to sandwiches and salads; take away, or sit down to a proper lunch and of course a Champagne bar should you feel like indulging yourself.
Running alongside the House and Garden Festival, the Art and Antiques Fair reveals a vast array of quality items from antiquity to the present day from leading specialist dealers. If antiques and fine art are your obsession, be prepared to lose several more hours admiring large and small objects that will transform any room.
Oscar Wilde never visited the House and Garden Festival but if he had I guarantee that he would most definitely have been tempted. I know I was.
The House and Garden Festival 19th – 23rd of June and the Art and Antiques Fair 19th – 28th of June.
Open daily from 11. 00am HOUSEANDGARDENFESTIVAL.COM