A DESIGNER has used a top garden as inspiration for a best-selling bedding line.

Natalie Seels, from Bolton, has seen her 'bee garden' print become a summer smash hit for Julian Charles.

And bosses at the chain, which has 69 stores nationwide, already have high hopes for the former Manchester Met University student's ski-led festive work.

For the summer collection, she was taken with the delights of Tatton Park, in Knutsford, home to the annual RHS show.

“I think that lockdown has made us all appreciate the outdoors and nature more than ever and I wanted to reflect that in my designs for this summer," said Natalie.

“One of the most exciting things is when the samples arrive and you see your design in print for the first time."

She has also had success with her spring 'St Ives' range, featuring sailboats and lighthouses.

Her talents were first spotted by the company during a London fashion show and when she graduated with a degree in textiles in practice they snapped her up.

Often she prefers to paint her initial designs before uploading them to a computer for further attention.