If you read my top five decorating tips, you’ll know that I like to include something organic in all of my rooms. With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to bring a bit of the outside in and freshen up your rooms with a bit of color and a touch of nature.

 

I love the look and smell of fresh flowers and while I do buy them often, they are quite costly and not always practical, so I also use some silk flowers and branches here and there around the house.  In my dining room, the pink roses in this photo were real but the white hydrangeas are not (because I just don’t have any luck keeping cut hydrangeas alive!).

 

It seems that everywhere I turn lately, I’m seeing all sorts of beautiful, faux blossoms, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite faux flowers with you today.  Done right, faux stems can be a great alternative to fresh flowers, whether using them as a dramatic centerpiece….

 

…to add some height…

 

…or even bring in a pop of color.

 

 

10 Beautiful {Faux} Botanicals

 

You can click on the names below for online shopping links.

 

Philadelphus Branch

I love that this is a mix of delicate white blossoms and green leaves, giving it a simple and subtle look. 

 

Oversized Cherry Blossom Branch

Another green-white option for a fresh and neutral look, but with more white blossoms than the Philadelphus Branch.

 

Dogwood Branch

While still green and white, the Dogwood Branch has a much more structured look than the Philadelphus above.  It looks beautiful when used as a tall grouping.

 

Quince Branch

The soft pink flowers add a touch of color, while the absence of leaves provides a stark contrast between the flowers and the branches.

 

Tulip Magnolia Branch

While similar in color to the Quince Branches above, the Tulip Magnolia Branches make a much bolder statement with their large, unique-shaped flowers.

 

Peony Stem

I loved the ruffled look of peonies but have had trouble finding them at the florist.  These faux stems provide both color and femininity for a beautiful and simplistic arrangement.

 

Spring Peony Floral

As an alternative to individual stems, Ballard Designs sells this beautiful compact arrangement.

 

Green Umbrella Branch

I own one of these stems and think that the shape of the leaves are beautiful.  You can’t tell from the picture, but there are also small, white flowers that hang from the leaves like bells.

 

Spring Crabapple Branches

These have such a unique shape to them and I’m sure would be beautiful on a coffee table or even in the kitchen.

 

Also be sure to check out the Threshold floral stems currently available at Target.  I couldn’t find them online, but they have some beautiful manzanita branches, stock flower, as well as my beloved pears.  :)

 

Additional Tips & Tidbits

When choosing faux florals, keep the following in mind:

• The closer someone will be to the flowers, the more realistic they need to look.
• Look for plastic-covered wire stems that can bend so that you can create a more realistic looking arrangement.
• If you can immediately tell that they are fake with just a glance, then it usually means they are too fake-looking to pass of as real.
• Don’t forget to dust!  Nothing says “fake” like flowers covered in dust.  :)

 

 

Do you use any faux flowers or greenery in your home?