It's no secret that I've been struggling with the January blues, but I am shaking them off the and embracing the new by focusing on getting the flat ship shape and adding some much needed DIY touches. So I thought I'd share a few things I'm trying to make a home look good for less and I'm starting with faux flowers.
I love LOVE flowers, freshly cut blooms bring a huge smile to my face but a frown to my wallet, as I'm slightly addicted to filling the house with gorgeous stems, beautiful floral scents and can rarely pass the opportunity to pick up a bunch. That mixed with me sneaking in succulents sees me quickly running out of surface space and coffee funds!
So in an attempt to cut costs I thought I'd try using faux flowers from the new range at HomeSense. I was really surprised at the variety they had in store and how realistic they all looked! I was excited to see if I could create a display at home that would look good, brighten the home and best of all, last longer than a few weeks. I decided it might be fun to make a short vlog about using artificial flowers in the home and a few tips on making them look realistic.
My top tips are: Use a floral room spray to spritz your flowers and create a scent. Also be sure to choose flowers that feel as real as possible, the petals should have a waxy texture. I'm really pleased with how good they look and even though I might sneak a bunch in now and then, these blooms will certainly last.
What do you think? Would you consider using artificial flowers in the home?
Fabulous vlog and they look beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteaww thanks! I was alittle nervous at doing a vlog but it was quite fun :) x
DeleteYour blog is ace - so professional and i love the way the flowers look. Might be the way forward methinks! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely! It will certainly save me some pounds! x
DeleteLoved this! Brilliant vlog and very inspiring. Love Homesense, need to nip to my local store and check these out xx
ReplyDeleteAww thanks! It really is a great treasure trove! x
DeleteWe have a few faux flowers in our house from my Dads old job at Shirly leaf and petal company. They make flowers for films and stage so they look so real. x
ReplyDeleteOoh so lucky! I was surprised how realistic they can be and they really brighten the home. x
DeleteLove the vlog Lori! And I am totally going to head to my local Homesense, the flowers look great, so real! x
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely! I'm always in there on the look out for exciting finds. x
DeleteI never tend to buy faux flowers but these ones look fab! Great tip on spraying them with floral room spray.
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The spray makes them smell like the real deal x
DeleteI'm so with you on the January blues! I love flowers but they are a bit out of our price range at the moment. I'll have to check out the ones at Home Sense.
ReplyDeleteA fab post. Thanks for sharing. I loved the video too! Watching videos is helping me work out how to make them myself and the flower idea is great. They look so so pretty. Angela from Daysinbed
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab post, I always think faux flowers look lovely but don't actually have any.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved the look of faux flowers but never really knew what to do with them if I brought some. Great post and now I can buy some and know what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - I love Homesense, good job my nearest one is over an hour away! Great post. Kaz x
ReplyDeleteI love artifical flowers if they look real, I love your ones I must look at home sense not sure if I have one near me. I love anything decor - so your blog is brilliant! x
ReplyDeleteWe get fresh flowers most weeks as o love them too but it does add up- this was great food for thought, thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the vlog Lori - you are a natural! They look really good and defo something I'm going to try!
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