It’s like this–we have a lot of faux plants around here. Nothing gives me greater joy than a real bunch of freshly cut branches or a small potted plant, but the truth is I’m not the best at keeping them alive. And with a bunch of little kids and a dog–extra dirt sounds like more work than it’s worth. So more times than not, I go the faux route and sorry, not sorry, it makes me just as happy. (Maybe more? Because I never have to buy them again!)
Today, I wanted to introduce you to a few favorites around our home. In the kitchen, I love to keep a big vase on the island with some greenery. It helps me keep the surface clean and the kitchen looking so fresh.
By the window, we keep hanging pots (these are from Target and no longer sold, but I linked similar below) and recently added faux herbs. It started with real herbs, but Chris actually uses more basil than the pot can keep up with. I had gotten used to the greenery hanging and found these faux herbs that do the trick.
We have two faux fiddle leaf figs. The first is a 5′ tall one in the stairwell. It’s so incredibly realistic and under $60 (this offer comes and goes, so if you’re thinking about it–I’d pounce!). I couldn’t recommend it enough! When you first get it, take your time and fluff the leaves and twist and turn them until you’re happy with it. I like covering the base with a blanket.
The other is in our bedroom. It’s a 7′ one that we’ve had for a few years and I still love it.
There are some faux olive branches on the nightstand which bring in a cooler sage tone.
We carried the same, smaller-leafed olive tree into the living room with this faux tree. It’s so airy and light but makes such a difference in the space.
Bottom line is every room could use some green and while real is great, I think there’s no shame in faux either. Here are several combinations you’ll often see in photos of our home:
1. Eucalyptus Branch + 2. Clear Barcelona Vase
3. Faux Olive Tree + 4. Emlyn Basket
5. Potted Fiddle Leaf Tree +6. Large Macrame Tote Basket
7. Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig + 8. Sag Harbor Basket
9. Faux Basil + 10. Ceramic Hanging Planter
I love all of these ideas. I am a faux plant in the house kind of gal as well. Where did you get the other hanging herb? Or is it real?
It’s faux too! Got it from McGee & Co!
I love these ideas…thanks for sharing! I have never been able to keep an indoor plant alive. I also have a kitty, so she makes real plants a not-so-great option.
I loved this post! I’m terrible at keeping plants alive and I struggle knowing what to pick, so thank you!! I’m curious too if you will have faux plants in your cabin and what they might be. I loved the christmas tree you chose!
We aren’t really at that stage of the cabin reno yet, but the tree was faux (from Balsam Hill) and it was awesome!
I’ve been so torn with this in my own home for so long. I can keep plants alive (for the most part) but succulents/cacti I kill EVERYTIME! I want plants in my home not only for beauty/greenery but also for the air purifying benefits so I struggle with adding plastic plants that just off-gas nastiness into my home. It’s a function over form struggle I have. I did replace all the little pots of dying succulents and cacti I have and that has made me so happy. Maybe that’s my compromise, ha!
We also use an air purifier and almost always have an oil diffuser going…which is probably more purifying than an actual plant can do.
Oh no, I hope that was taken as an offense to you! I also use an air purifier on and off. Believe me I would LOVE to replace ALL my plants with good faux ones so that I don’t have to be sad when they start to die, so that they would look perfect and lovely all the time AND so I wouldn’t have to remember to feed, water, replant them! It’s also tough to keep nice plants when I have low light areas of my home that just need some greenery. I just also have this tree hugger part of me that’s like nooooo use a real plant (in my own home), it’s my own struggle for real. Your home is gorgeous and I’ve referenced it many, many times with my own remodeling (Hello wood look tile floors, white concrete counters, DIY trim mantel, etc etc!)
Love the look of the branches in your vase on the kitchen island! In one of your stories I believe you shared how many stems you used to achieve that look…I’ve scoured and can’t find it (which led me to believe it was from stories). Could you share? Is it 3?
3!