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My Secret to Great Looking Arrangements Using Faux Flowers

March 23, 2015 by Patti 28 Comments

I am thifty. Yes I am.  But I also like my Faux Floral Arrangements to look good!  And while I’d love for my home to be filled with fresh flowers all the time, I don’t have the budget to replenish them each week.

Do you want to know My Secret to Creating Great Looking Arrangements Using Faux Flowers?  In this post I’ll share with you the Spring Basket I just put together for my front door.

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I started with a door basket made from loosely woven vines and lined it with some sheet moss.

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Then I tucked in some really nice looking purple and pink sprigs of faux lavender purchased at Michael’s, and some little sprigs of white flowers from my own stash.  The basket, the moss, and the flowers were, so far, very inexpensive . . . especially with coupons. I only shop Michael’s with coupons and I have the store App loaded onto my iPhone so I never forget my coupon at home.

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The next addition to my basket, and the crowning glory, were three gorgeous faux tulips.

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Buying a few realistic flowers to add to the less expensive flowers IS my SECRET to creating a gorgeous arrangement.

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  Having a few stunningly beautiful flowers tucked into an arrangement really makes it special, as they draw your eye directly to their beauty.  These particular tulips look so real that you want to touch them and, when you do, they even feel real!

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While realistic looking faux flowers can be expensive, I only needed three for this smallish basket, and they will last for years to come.

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Last year I got to go to the LA Flower Market (pics HERE).  It is HUGE . . . blocks and blocks . . . and the prices are unbelievably LOW (unless you include the airfare to LA).  My local source for faux flowers is Twigs, in Greenville, SC.  Their single stem flowers, swags (like my kitchen swag HERE), and pre-made arrangements are fantastic.  I like to go there just to walk around and soak in the beauty!

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So were my beautiful tulips a little expensive?  Yes.  But since I’ll have them for years to come they were, in the end, a very thrifty find. If you liked this post please don’t forget to Pin It!

Now, do you know what would make my door pop even more?  Color!  Yes, I’ve been pinning pretty doors to my Exterior Door Colors Pinterest board for awhile now, so watch for some changes coming up soon!

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  1. Shelia says

    March 23, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Yes, your arrangement is very pretty! Those are gorgeous faux tulips. I have zillions of faux flowers that I use over and over again. Thanks for your tips.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 🙂

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  2. Pat says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Patti,
    Gorgeous Spring floral arrangement at your front door, dear friend!!!
    You had me convinced that the secret to your great looking arrangement
    was a few real florals!!! I just knew those tulips were actually the real thing!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  3. Connie Bishop says

    March 23, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Simply stunning and I love faux flowers! I’ve heard some complain of their being dusty. It’s so easy to dunk them in cool soapy water, rinse and air dry when they need it.

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 23, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Beautiful arrangement, Patti! Those tulips look totally real!

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  5. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:27 am

    Beautifully made! The tulips really do have the most realistic look and they do add the perfect touch! The flower show would be awesome to attend! I have next to nothing locally to get flowers like that from except Michaels and while they offer some nice silks they never have the really realistic flowers like you’ve found.

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  6. Laurie says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    This is so beautiful! It will be pinned!
    Thank you for sharing this with us at Brag About It!
    ~Laurie

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  7. bj says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    just beautiful…i’ve done the same and it really works. thanks

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  8. Pam@over50feeling40 says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:55 am

    This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing it on the Thursday Blog Hop!

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  9. Maureen says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    So pretty. I would have sworn those tulips were real! Were they a Michael’s purchase also? I have a basket just waiting to be filled with a beautiful arrangement like this one.

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  10. Paula@SweetPea says

    March 28, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Beautiful wreath! I love the colors and flower combination that you used.

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  11. Martina says

    March 28, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Very Pretty!!

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  12. Jann olson says

    March 28, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    Really pretty Patti! The tulips are gorgeous and look very real. Really do draw your attention. I want to add color to my front door also. It’s a pretty wooden door so I would just stain it a color so that you could still see the gorgeous wood. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  13. Susan says

    March 30, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I’ve been looking for some realistic looking faux tulips for years. I haven’t seen any as nice as these at Micheal’s or anywhere else. You are 100 % right about mixing the inexpensive with the high end. It is a golden rule for decorating, and for fashion. Using some natural elements increases it’s eye appeal too. The twig basket helps make the arrangement more ‘real’. You have really given me the ‘itch’ to create something for my front porch even though it is still quite cold here. Below freezing! I look forward to seeing your contemplated changes to your front door.

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  14. Richella Parham says

    April 2, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Thank you for these tips! I LOVE flowers, but buying fresh flowers is sometimes just not in the budget. . . yet I want my arrangements to look fresh and lovely, even if they’re silk! I’ll be employing your methods!

    Thanks for joining Grace at Home. I’m featuring you this week!

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  15. gail says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Great tips Susan! Your basket looks lovely.

    catching you this week!
    gail

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  16. Adina Johnson says

    April 3, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I’m in love with this arrangement Patti! I found you at My Repurposed Life and am looking forward to browsing through more of your blog 🙂
    Adina

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    April 8, 2015 at 12:51 pm

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  18. Teresa says

    October 27, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Please tell us where those tulips came from… Thanks!

    Reply

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