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Faux Spring Stems to Freshen Up Your Rooms

March 20, 2024

Who else is ready for spring?! As someone who is perpetually cold, I welcome a warmer season like I'm twirling through the alps in The Sound of Music.

Fortunately, you don't have to wait until the buds are blooming in your neighborhood to add some new stems to your home. I am so excited for a seasonal refresh with some spring decor!

While I love adding greenery from my yard, when nothing is in bloom quite yet, there are so many faux stems on the market now that look highly sophisticated and realistic. It's really incredible, honestly! They'll last for years, so it's a no-brainer to me to get some that you love to fill your vases.

Faux White Blossom Branch | Vase | Candle Pedestal | Sconce | Pendant Light

So what should you look for in spring floral arrangements? For my taller, more stately vases, I like to balance them out with an angular, leggy element, such as a few leaf sprays, which often look highly realistic. These look great in formal dining rooms!

A favorite for mid-size vases is a touch of spring colors against a darker leaf. It adds some gravitas to the arrangements. Magnolia stems offer this balance so well, whether the flower is more rose-hued or creamy white. Or a grouping of fluffy hydrangeas can work really well too. I'll add these to my living room in the middle of the seating area surrounded by my favorite coffee table books.

When I look at my shortest vase arrangements, I think peonies and lilacs in whites and purples work really well together — especially in multiples. Go ahead and get several of the same variety for your vase. I love to add these to a nightstand. It feels like you're in a bed & breakfast, and who doesn't love that?

Swapping out stems in your vases a couple of times a year is like a breath of fresh air, especially in these fresh tones. Find more of my favorites gathered below, and get in the spring spirit!

Dark Blue Wisteria Stems | Antique Vase | Hand Towel | Wallpaper | Floor Tile | Laundry Cart | Bradley Teal/Teal Runner | Apron Sink | Wall Sconce | Wall Lantern | Washer & Dryer | Glass Knobs

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Glossy Cream Vase | Cream Snowball Flowers | Marble Dome | Hand Towel | Knobs | Brass Mills | Copper Pots & Pans | Copper Bowls | Copper Canisters (similar) | Copper Kettle

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  1. Faux Cherry Blossom in Cream White | $32
  2. Real Touch Peony in Tissue Blush | $34
  3. Faux Oversized White Blossom Branch | $79
  4. Faux Oversized Green Branch | $99
  5. Faux Snowball Flower in Crisp White | $44
  6. Mini Pear Stem Branches | $18
  7. Real Touch Hydrangea in Talc White | $38
  8. Large Leaf Spray | $10
  9. Faux Snowball Flower in Green | $44
  10. Magnolia Stem | $29
  11. Faux Banyan Leaf Stem | $34
  12. Purple Artificial Lilac Flower Branch | $19
  13. Artificial Fig Branch | $35
  14. Faux White Lilac Stem | $26
  15. Fake Lilacs Flower in Cream | $28
  16. Dark Blue Wisteria Stem | $12
  17. Cream White Artificial Snowball Flowers | $34
  18. Faux Budding Branch Stem | $10
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  1. Beautiful arrangements! How many of the faux stems are in each of your photos? I never know how much to order!

    1. It depends on if there are multiple flowers on a stem. The dark wisteria arrangement pictured needed 8 stems and the white hydrangeas in the white vase needed 2-3 stems. The tall stems at the top only needed 2!

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