Late spring is such a wonderful time of year as we get to enjoy warmer, sunnier days and an abundance of beautiful fresh flowers in our gardens. After celebrating the beauty of the early spring plants, May is the turn of many of our favourite flowers. We love seeing the alliums, wisteria, roses and of course our absolute favourites: the beautiful peony come into bloom.

With so many wonderful flowers appearing every day, we love adding them to our favourite vase to enjoy inside. And we are sure many of you will be doing the same too! There are few things more wonderful than enjoying the beauty of fresh flowers in your home, but did you know that you can also match these flowers with your faux flower stems? 

Read on for my top tips and suggestions for creating a fabulous seasonal arrangement of fresh and faux flowers. 

How to Mix Fresh Flowers with Faux 

Our faux flower stems have been created to look as realistic and botanically correct as possible. Nearly all of our flowers have waterproof stems, except for our wooded stems and coated foliage, which means you can add water to your vase for a truly natural look. 

One of our favourite ways to combine fresh and faux is to mix fresh flowers with faux greenery. Whilst many of us grow flowers, not everyone will have access to their own eucalyptus or palm trees. Having a collection of faux flower stems on hand can be so helpful when it comes to creating larger arrangements. 

Many spring flowers also only bloom once which means that after cutting the flowers you won’t get any new ones until next season. This is where faux flowers really come into their own as it means you can leave your tulips or anemones happily flowering in the garden whilst you create displays with our beautiful faux versions. 

If you’re unlucky enough to suffer from hayfever, then adding heavily scented spring and summer flowers to your home might not be a good idea. You could instead substitute your scented flowers such as wisteria, peonies or lavender for our wonderful faux versions. That way you can enjoy all the floral beauty without any of the annoying side effects of hayfever! 

Our Favourite Fresh Flower and Faux Combinations 

If you grow roses then you will know that you need to deadhead them to keep them flowering all summer. Although we have a fabulous collection of faux roses, during the summer months there is nothing better than enjoying the scent of the real thing in your home. 

Roses are also such a wonderful flower to use in your arrangements as they look beautiful with so many flowers. We love to combine fresh roses with faux peonies, hydrangeas, astrantias and an abundance of beautiful greenery. 

Sweet peas are also another summer flower which really benefits from being cut regularly. They have such a wonderful aroma so are perfect for fragrancing your home during the summer months. We love to mix our sweet peas with faux anemones  to create smaller arrangements. 

Faux flowers can also help you to create fuller arrangements, especially if you have a large vase to fill. A few stems of wisteria or clematis looks so pretty trailing down the sides of your arrangements. 

Another popular summer flower which you might have growing in your garden is the lily. They are such wonderful flowers for using in your arrangements as they come in so many colours. However they are not always suitable if you have pets or are worried that the pollen might stain your furnishings. This is why you might prefer to leave the real ones in the garden and instead choose a few stems of faux lilies to mix with your fresh flower display. They will look fabulous combined with fresh roses and summer greenery.  

Celebrating Seasonal Flowers

We hope we have given you some wonderful ideas for creating seasonal arrangements with both fresh and faux flowers. Don’t forget that all of our individual stems are still 3 for 2 as part of our mix and match stem offer! So why not take the opportunity to stock up on some fabulous flowers or greenery to add to your fresh flowers displays.

As always, we love to see how creative you can be with our faux flowers, so please share your arrangements with us via our socials. You could also make adding seasonal flowers to your home even easier by choosing one of the gorgeous new arrangements from our Summer Collection.

We hope the rest of spring brings you lots of sunshine and beautiful flowers to enjoy both inside and out! 

It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3…

Our individual stems are perfect for creating a bespoke faux flower arrangement that is as unique as you are! All of our individual stems are currently 3 for 2 as part of our mix and match stem offer, making now the perfect time to stock up on some fabulous faux floral heaven. 

If you’ve never purchased any of our individual stems before, or would like some guidance on creating your own wonderful display, then read on for Julie’s top tips for making your own arrangements. 

Step One: Choose Your Vessel

The first step to creating any faux flower arrangement is choosing your vase. It is really important that you choose your vase based on where you are planning to display your beautiful arrangement. 

Planning to create a large show stopping arrangement for your entrance hall? Choosing a taller, wider vase will allow you to add lots of stems for a fuller look. 

Or would you like to create some special arrangements for your dining table? Smaller vases are perfect for entertaining as they enable you to add a touch of floral beauty to your table. Plus they also ensure you can see all of your wonderful guests as well as your flowers.

TOP TIP: The larger the vase, the more stems you will need to add to create a fuller look.

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Step Two: Choose Your Greenery

After choosing your vessel, you will want to choose your favourite greenery. We have so many beautiful options to choose from, but one of our favourites is eucalyptus as it goes with so many spring and summer stems. 

For a larger faux flower arrangement you will probably want to choose about five or six stems of greenery. You could choose to use one type of greenery or add further interest by adding different shades and leaf shapes. We love to add a few stems of bright green viburnum to larger arrangements as they add such a wonderful fresh feel. 

For a smaller arrangement, two or three stems of greenery should be enough to add maximum impact to your displays.

TOP TIP: If any of your stems feel a little too tall for your chosen vessel, then they can be easily cut to size with a pair of wire cutters.

Step Three: Choose Your Flowers

After picking your favourite greenery, it is now time to choose your flowers. At this time of year we love to create arrangements with peonies, roses and hydrangeas. We have so many wonderful colours to choose from making these flowers perfect for all interior styles.

If you’re creating a larger floral display then you could also consider picking some trailing stems to cascade down the sides of your vase such as wisteria or clematis. Many of our flowers have quite flexible stems so they can bent to your chosen shape.

For smaller displays, you could opt for one large flower stem such as the bridal white dahlia pick or choose to add two or three with multiple flowering heads like our elegant sweet peas. 

TOP TIP: The more stems you add, the fuller your finished display will look. 

And Don’t Forget the Finishing Touches

After you have finished your gorgeous faux flower arrangement, don't forget to add a spritz of one of our Flower Fragrance sprays to ensure your display smells as heavenly as it looks! 

You could choose a fragrance to match your flowers such as English Rose or Sweet Pea or why not opt for our bestselling Fresh Flower Fragrance with its scent of rose, eucalyptus and peony. 

Enjoy Your Arrangements! 

We hope we have given you plenty of tips for creating your own fabulous arrangements with our individual stems. There are no strict rules when it comes to making faux floral displays, so remember to enjoy the process of making something which you truly love. You could even choose to create a display with just flowers or just greenery. The possibilities really are endless with our faux flower stems! 

And don’t forget to share your wonderful, bespoke creation with us on social media. We absolutely love seeing how inventive you can be with our flowers.

Spring Flowers are Here

The first day of spring doesn’t officially arrive in the UK until 20th March, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start celebrating its arrival early. Our new Spring Collection celebrates all of ours, and your favourite spring flowers and colours. If you’re ready to embrace the new season after a very wet and grey winter, then now is the perfect time to start. 

Whether you’re looking for a statement piece, a pot of beautiful spring bulbs or the perfect gift, our new Spring Collection has everything you are looking for.

Spring Bulbs

When the first bulbs start poking their heads out of the ground, you know that spring is on its way. We love seeing carpets of snowdrops, bluebells and daffodils in our gardens and woodlands. 

However, as spring bulbs usually only flower once it is always better to leave them in your garden rather than picking them. We have created the prettiest small arrangements which are the ideal way to enjoy these flowers in your home. 

We have planted this beautiful spring bluebell arrangement in real soil in our blue and white ceramic pot. It has been designed to look as if the flowers are living and growing for a truly natural look. 

Or you could celebrate spring with our Spring Woodland Mix in the rope lantern vase. Featuring stems of bluebells, fritillaries, hyacinths and gorgeous greenery this is a wonderful arrangement for a coffee table. 

Statement Spring Flowers

If you’re planning on redesigning your interior this spring, then we have the perfect arrangements for those all-important finishing touches. 

Add a hint of tropical greenery with our Areca Palms in a Terracotta Urn. This would look wonderful in an entrance hall, garden room or a bathroom. 

Neutral interiors fans will love this elegant, arrangement of peonies, roses and beautiful spring blossoms in the tall Goblet glass vase. Perfect for adding a wow factor to any of your living spaces through spring and beyond. 

Spring Gifts 

Spring flowers are perfect for gifting for birthdays and special occasions as they come in so many pretty colours. However, due to their delicate nature many spring flowers do not last long before they start to wilt and fade. If you choose one of our faux arrangements, then you will be giving a gift that lasts forever. 

Our beautiful arrangement of bluebells and daffodils in the Pristina vase is the perfect spring thank you gift. We also think our set of three pastel pink peonies and foliage would be perfect for a spring birthday. If you’re looking for an arrangement for a special anniversary then our fabulous arrangement of mixed roses, wisteria, eucalyptus and spring greenery is sure to impress. 

Mother’s Day Gifting

Sunday 10th March is Mother’s Day and to celebrate, we have a collection of beautiful arrangements which will be admired forever. 

Our Mother’s Day arrangement of pink roses, sweet peas, carnations and spring foliage is a gift you will be so proud to send. Your flowers come arranged in our pink, waisted vase and are finished with a pretty bow, gift bag and bottle of Fresh Flower fragrance. 

For a different way to gift roses you could opt for this beautiful cream rose bush arrangement. Set into the large, engraved ceramic vessel, it is the perfect way to enjoy roses all year round.  

Embrace Spring Flowers 

We hope we have given you some fabulous inspiration for welcoming in a touch of spring beauty to your interior this season. If you love spring bulbs and spring flowers then our faux arrangements really are the perfect way to embrace the new season. 

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Every year over 200 million roses are grown and sold especially for Valentine’s Day. So why do we send roses on Valentine's Day? Whilst they come in a variety of gorgeous colours, more than half of the roses sold for Valentine’s Day are one colour: red. If you have received (or given) more bouquets of red roses for Valentine’s Day than you care to remember, then perhaps it is time to think about some of the other amazing roses, or flower options which are available at this time of year. 

The History of Gifting Red Roses

The tradition of giving red roses to a loved one can be traced back to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia which was celebrated in mid-February. As part of the festival, men would give their beloved small gifts, such as red roses, as a token of their affection. Gifting roses as a symbol of love and passion also has its roots in Greek and Roman mythology. The red rose in particular is often associated with Aphrodite who was said to have pricked her finger on the thorn of a white rose, which then bled onto the petals turning them red. 

Alternative Valentine’s Day Flowers

Over the centuries, red roses have continued to be adopted as a symbol of love or affection and for many people they are the obvious choice for celebrating Valentine’s Day. However, as any keen gardener will know, you will struggle to find a rose in bloom in the UK until May at the earliest! Perhaps it is time to break the tradition of gifting roses for Valentine’s Day? There are so many gorgeous flowers just starting to come into bloom at this time of year which would make wonderful presents for Valentine’s Day.  From bridal white hellebores to pale pink tulips  there are so many beautiful options to choose from. 

Whilst the price of real rose stems often increases at this time of year, here at Peony, our prices remain the same whatever the month. Plus, whilst stocks last, all of our stems are currently 3 for 2 so you can create your own gorgeous bespoke bouquets for less this Valentine’s Day! 

If It Has To Be Roses…

For the traditionalists amongst you, we know that gifting anything other than roses at Valentine’s Day might feel a step too far - especially if they happen to be your loved one’s favourite flower. However, instead of buying a real bouquet of roses this year, why not choose a gift which can be enjoyed all year round? We have the most beautiful collection of bouquets and arrangements featuring a variety of stunning rose colours which will make the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. 

Our Top Picks for alternative Valentine’s Gifts

For a truly romantic display of roses, look no further than our large rose and foliage bouquet. The soft pastel shades of pink and apricot roses have such an abundance of beautiful petals making them look as if they have come straight from a summer flower garden. Finished with pale green foliage, this bouquet is the perfect way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day. 

Spoil your significant other this year by gifting our show stopping bouquet of roses, dahlias, hydrangeas and summer foliage. This is a floral display which will definitely impress this Valentine’s Day. So much better than the usual bouquet of real red roses! 

If you’re willing to move away from roses, then we recommend this gorgeous bouquet of blue hydrangeas, berries and foliage. The hydrangeas are in the most wonderful shades of blue and lavender and look so pretty with the addition of berries and summer foliage. A perfect arrangement for displaying in a large vessel the whole year round.  

Finally, if you would like to send a smaller arrangement to let a loved one or friend know you are thinking of them this Valentine’s Day then the beautiful pink hydrangeas and eucalyptus in our patterned cube is the perfect option. This arrangement will look stunning on a bedside or dressing table and because it is faux, it can be enjoyed all year round. 

Happy Valentine’s Day

We hope we have convinced you to look beyond the classic red rose bouquet as a gift this Valentine’s Day. Whether you decide to choose some beautiful, seasonal spring flowers or opt for roses in stunning shades of pink, or apricot, we have something for everyone at Peony this February. Don’t forget that all of our individual stems are currently 3 for 2 so you can create your own bespoke bouquets to really spoil your loved one this year. 

We always love seeing your bespoke creations, so please share you arrangements with us on social media using the hashtag #MyPeonyAtHome!

January not only marks the start of a new year, but is also traditionally a time for new beginnings. Whether this comes in the form of a new job, a new home or an exotic adventure, there can be much to look forward to this month. 

Our favourite new year new beginnings are the ones that take place in our garden. Whilst it might seem as if not much is happening outside in January, if you look closely you will see the green shoots of spring bulbs and plants as they slowly make their way to the surface.

Many of the first bulbs and plants to flower in the garden have long been said to symbolise new beginnings. As we wait for our flowers to bloom, we would like to share some of the hidden stories behind our favourite plants this January.

Hellebores

One of the first hellebores to flower is the Christmas Rose as it appears in time for the festive season. With its creamy white flowers and green centre this pretty hellebore provides a welcome addition to any January garden. From the palest pink to the deepest magenta, the hellebore is a much welcomed sight in January. Hellebores represent serenity, peace and tranquillity which are all things we might long for after a very busy December.   

Hellebores also look wonderful placed in small vases dotted around your home. If you would prefer to leave yours in the garden, then why not opt for our artificial hellebore stems. Choose from the gorgeous bridal white, pale pink with speckled centres or the wonderful dark pink on a long stem. 

Cherry Blossom 

The arrival of the cherry blossom in the UK is a sign that spring is definitely here. However, there is another country where cherry blossoms are greeted with even more excitement: Japan. The arrival of the blossom is greatly anticipated, with people flocking from all over the world to enjoy their beauty. These trees have long been said to represent not just the arrival of spring but also to offer a sense of renewal and optimism. The blossom's short life also symbolises fragility and the importance of not taking things for granted. 

Enjoy the beauty of everlasting blossom in your home this spring by adding a few stems of pretty artificial blossom to one of your smaller vessels. 

Forsythia

The bright yellow flowers of the forsythia shrub are another sign that spring is well and truly on its way. Forsythias symbolise anticipation and hope for the new season. 

However you don’t need to wait until spring to enjoy these bright yellow flowers in your home. This gorgeous arrangement of forsythia stems and greenery in our two toned ceramic vessel is the perfect piece for bringing a drop of sunshine to the greyest January day. 

Magnolia

The wonderful flowers of the magnolia tree signal that spring has fully arrived. These hardy trees are capable of withstanding even the coldest winters and make a wonderful addition to any garden. Magnolias are a symbol of good luck and fortune, which is something many of us could do with at this time of year. 

If you, like us, are too impatient to wait for these flowers to appear, then why not add a few long stems of our artificial magnolia flowers to your tallest vessels? 

Tulips

Tulips play an important role in The Netherlands in January. Growers celebrate the start  of the cut flower season with National Tulip Day on the third Saturday in January. Visitors to Amsterdam city centre are treated to an amazing display of tulips. And they also have the chance to choose their own bouquet for free. 

Sadly, most of us in the UK have to wait until March for these flowers to bloom. However, if you don’t want to wait until then, we have the most magnificent real touch tulips. We think they might be even better than the real thing!

You could add a subtle hint of spring colour with our arrangement of pale pink and lemon tulips which come displayed in our white ceramic jug. Or if you’re looking to add a bright pop of colour to your home then why not choose the fuchsia tulips in our lustre fish bowl vessel. 

Happy New Year

We hope we have given you plenty of flower inspiration for both your garden and your home this new year. January might be one of the greyest months, but remember that spring will soon be here. Along with the promise of warmer days, brighter flowers and a new collection (or two) from Peony Faux Flowers.

Happy New Year

Christmas is fast approaching and with it the annual hunt for the perfect gifts for friends and loved ones. Whilst some people might be easy to buy for, there will always be one person who you struggle with. To help take some of the stress away from present buying this festive season, we have put together our ultimate Christmas gift guide.

Whether you’re looking for stocking fillers or an extravagant arrangement, we are sure to have the perfect presents for you.

Christmas Gifts to Impress

Spoil that special someone in your life by gifting one of our stunning, larger arrangements this festive season. One of our absolute favourite pieces from our new Christmas collection is this beautiful arrangement of real touch avalanche roses with wintery foliage. Displayed in the incredibly glamorous footed black vase, this arrangement has a real wow factor. 

If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves to embrace all of the colours and flowers of the season, then we think our red amaryllis bouquet and Valencia vase arrangement could be the one for you. Standing at just over one metre tall, this is such a show stopping, festive display. 

No Christmas gift guide would be complete without including a stunning arrangement of peonies. These gorgeous magenta peonies arranged in our glass decanter vase will add a warm pop of colour to any interior. This wonderful arrangement is sure to brighten up even the dullest of winter days.  

Christmas Gifts for Hosts

If you’re going to be spending Christmas at the homes of family or friends, then why not surprise them with an artificial bouquet or arrangement. This gorgeous bouquet of red roses, gold berries and foliage comes wrapped in cellophane and is finished with grosgrain ribbon to make gifting easy this festive season! 

We also have some wonderful gift sets which combine the beauty of flowers with the scent of fragrance. Our peach rose and winter foliage gift set is perfect for hosts who favour a neutral colour palette in their homes. Or why not gift a touch of tropical colour with our phalaenopsis orchid and diffuser gift set?       

Gifts to say Thank You

As well as saying thank you to hosts, you might also want to buy something for a teacher or neighbour. Instead of saying thank you with chocolates or a houseplant, why not give a gift that can be kept forever? Our roses and frosted foliage gift set comes complete with a set of our fresh flower scented candles for the perfect combination of flowers and fragrance. 

Or, for something a little less seasonal, why not opt for one of our mirrored cubes which come filled with beautiful hydrangeas and foliage? Available in four wonderful colourways, they will match any interior style.      

Stocking Fillers

If you’ve already completed most of your Christmas shopping and only have a few small gifts to buy, then we have the perfect stocking fillers to complete your present list. 

We know many people like to enjoy the warm glow that a scented candle brings, especially on a cold evening. Our set of four votive candles are made from a blend of soy wax for a beautiful clean burn. They also have the most wonderful scent and will fill the home with the fragrance of fresh flowers. 

Another wonderful gift idea for Christmas is one of our bottles of flower fragrance sprays. Perfect for spraying onto any of our artificial flower arrangements or using as a room spray. They are available in a range of wonderful scents and our favourites include fresh flower, peony blush and moonlight garden. 

Enjoy the Festive Season

We hope our Christmas gift guide has given you some inspiration when it comes to tackling your shopping list. Don’t forget that as well as fabulous gifting items, we also have some beautiful pieces for decorating your home with. From floral wreaths to table settings and candle holders we have everything you need to create a winter wonderland. So make sure you take a look at our full Christmas Collection before you decorate this festive season. 

Traditionally, many of us have only really decorated our homes for the festive season. However, in recent years it has become popular to match our interior accessories with the changing seasons. Whether that is following the usual seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Or by marking religious or other types of festivals such as Easter, the Summer solstice, Diwali or Bonfire Night. Perhaps you have also started to embrace the American tradition of decorating your home for Halloween? 

Here at Peony Faux Flowers, we have long been a fan of updating our interiors with the changing seasons. From swapping our summer arrangements for autumnal ones to changing the wreaths on our front door, we love to embrace each new season. However, we know that some of you might find this idea a little daunting. This is why we would like to share our top interior styling tips for autumn and winter. 

Interior Styling Tip One: Create a Warm Welcome 

A really easy way to embrace any new season is by decorating your front door or entrance way. In the autumn months we will be hanging our autumn wreath on our front door before switching it for something a little more festive come December. You could also consider adding seasonal plants and flowers either side of your front door. Or decorating with outdoor lights to create an even warmer welcome for visiting family and loved ones. 

Interior Styling Tip Two: Update Your Arrangements For The New Season

If you, like us, have Peony arrangements in nearly every room of your home, then a really easy interior styling tip for the new season is to change a few stems in each display. For example, perhaps you have an arrangement of roses, peonies and summer foliage. Why not consider swapping the peonies for chrysanthemums or summer foliage for autumn berries or phosphorescent foliage? You will be amazed at how just changing a few stems can make such a difference to an existing arrangement. 

Interior Styling Tip Three: Add a Floral Fragrance 

At this time of year, the combination of colder weather and longer nights means that most of us keep our doors and windows firmly closed. Unfortunately this can mean that the air in our homes can feel a little stale, especially if we have pets. Whilst we like to let the air in on warmer, sunnier days, this is not something you want to do on a damp, wet November. This is why we like to add a subtle hint of floral fragrance to our homes. Whether this is in the form of spraying our arrangements with a spritz of one of our flower fragrances, or by lighting a scented candle, they all help to lift our moods and our interiors.  

Enjoy The New Season

We hope you have found our interior styling tips for autumn and winter helpful. And that they have given you the confidence to decorate your home all year round, rather than just for Christmas. If you’ve decided to embrace the new season in your home by updating your arrangements or adding a seasonal wreath then we would love to hear from you. Share your images with us on social media or drop us an email so that we can let everyone see your fabulous floral arrangements! 

September is often seen as a time of new beginnings. From the start of a new school or university year to the new season, there is much to look forward to. You might also be thinking about new adventures or even just an autumn refresh of your interior. Perhaps, like us, you are planning to update your home for autumn by adding some seasonal accessories or faux flowers. Before we start our new season update, we always like to find out what autumn’s interior trends are.

As well as giving us inspiration for our autumn arrangements, it also means we can easily incorporate the trends without spending too much money. A factor we know is at the forefront of most people’s minds this year. 

If you need a little interior inspiration this month, then read on as we share our top picks of this autumn’s interior trends. 

Warming Neutrals 

We know that many of you might have fully embraced the neutral interiors trend. If you are starting to get bored of all the creams and greys, then this trend could be for you. Adding mineral or earthy tones to your home can add interest and warmth. It is also an easy way to add colour without repainting walls or investing in new furniture.  

An easy way to embrace this trend is to replace plain or neutral vases for coloured ones. For example, both our Copper Lustre, Footed Hourglass Vase and Mouth Blown Amber Vase with a Lustre Finish will help to create a fresh new look for your existing Peony arrangements. 

You could also consider adding warmth to your home by changing the type of artificial flowers you have on display. If you have been enjoying the beauty of white or cream hydrangeas this summer, then why not switch them for these wonderful Autumnal Green Hydrangeas on a Long Woody Stem. The gorgeous pale green is exactly the same shade that real hydrangeas start to turn in autumn. Or for a slightly more dramatic and bolder look, opt for our stunning Purple and Green Pom Pom Hydrangea Stem.

New Season Greenery

Adding houseplants to your home is an interior trend which is definitely here to stay. However if you’re not very green fingered then we have the perfect solution. Our wonderful selection of faux houseplants means you can easily embrace this autumn interiors trend. And you don't have to worry about watering them either!

Our top picks from our collection include these incredibly natural looking ferns in an engraved pot and our elegant Bonsai tree in real moss. Both have been created to look as botanically correct as possible.

Russet Tones

No list of autumn interiors trends would be complete without including classic autumn colours. From vibrant red and orange to pale yellow or gold. An easy way into this trend is to add your favourite flowers and foliage to a simple glass vessel. You could even create different sized displays for several rooms in your home.

Some of our favourite stems for this season include the brightness of our Orange and Yellow Daisy Stem with Buds and Foliage, these beautiful Red Trailing berries and our Real touch brown/green fern stem. 

Or for an even simpler way to add a hint of autumn to your home, why not select one of our fabulous seasonal arrangements such as this gorgeous Yellow Chrysanthemums and Foliage with Woody Branched Berries which comes complete with our glass optic vase.

New Season Metallics

Gold is set to be a very big interiors trend, not just for autumn, but also into 2024 as well. This doesn’t mean you have to rush out and order gold wallpaper to redecorate your entire home though. Think more along the lines of adding a hint of gold via beautiful metallic accessories. This will add a luxurious look to your interior, even if you do not have the luxurious budget to match. 

Again, an easy way to embrace this trend is by swapping your existing vases for something in a golden tone which will perfectly catch the autumnal sunshine. One of our favourite vases is this stunning geometric Handmade Metallic Ceramic Vessel. Perfect for displaying any of your taller stems. 

Another fabulous option is this glamorous Real Touch Black Phalaenopsis Orchid in a Rose Gold Ceramic Vase. A must have piece for any orchid fan! 

Enjoy The New Season

We hope our guide to this autumn’s interior trends has given you plenty of ideas for updating your home for the new season. You don’t have to make big changes to create a fresh new look for any of the spaces in your home. It can be as simple as changing the colour or shape of your vase. Or by adding a few autumnal stems to an existing arrangement. As always, we would love to see how you are styling your Peony flowers and vessels in your home. So don’t forget to tag us in your social media posts or drop us a message to let us know how you’ll be celebrating the new autumn season. 

For many of us, adding a real or artificial wreath to our front doors is an essential part of the Christmas decorating tradition. Recently lots of people have embraced the trend for adding an artificial wreath to their front doors all year round. Decorating your front door is an easy, yet beautiful way to create a warm welcome to guests visiting your home. 

Summer might still be with us for a few more weeks, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t start planning for autumn! If you would like to add an artificial wreath to your home in time for autumn, then read on as Julie shares her top tips for creating the perfect faux floral display! 

Plan your artificial wreath in advance

Before you start adding flowers and foliage to your chosen artificial wreath, plan your colour scheme and design. Do you want your wreath to reflect the season with a traditional colour palette? Or do you want to add a more modern spin to your wreath? 

Also think about how full you would like your artificial wreath to look. Do you want to be able to see some of the basic structure of your wreath? Or are you planning on covering it entirely with artificial flowers, foliage and berries? 

To help you work out how many stems you will need, we recommend laying your flowers and foliage on top of your wreath first. This will give you an idea of how your finished wreath will look as well. And help you to decide if you need to add more or less to it.

Invest in a pair of wire cutters

If you don’t already own a pair, we recommend investing in a pair of wire cutters to cut your stems. Trimming the stems of your greenery and flowers will make it easier to add them to your wreath when it comes time to decorate. Simply push the shortened stem straight into your wreath and it will stay in place on its own.

Add one type of foliage at a time

Organise your stems into groups and start by adding any leaves or greenery first. Then add your flowers before finishing withyour chosen berries (if using). Adding each type of stem individually will help your artificial wreath to look fuller and more even. 

And add your stems by colour 

As well as organising your stems by type, it is also a good idea to arrange them by colour. This will help to ensure your finished wreath design looks more even and professional. You might also decide that you don’t need to add as many different colours as you initially think you do. 

Start adding foliage to your artificial wreath from the outside

You will instantly make yourwreath look much fuller if you start by adding your foliage to the outside edge. When the outside has been covered you can then work in towards the centre. Keeping add foliage until you are happy with the coverage. 

Finish your autumn wreath by adding flowers and berries

After you have added all of your chosen greenery, add your flowers in colour order before finishing with your berries. Your artificial wreath is then ready to hang up on your front door for everyone to see and enjoy. 

Enjoy your beautiful artificial wreath all year round

We hope you have found our top autumn wreath making tips helpful! Choosing an artificial wreath over a fresh one is also a cost effective way of decorating your door all year round. When autumn is over (or if you simply fancy a change) you can simply remove all of the foliage from your wreath and re-decorate it as many times as you like! 

Don’t forget to purchase our Peony dust bags alongside your wreath to ensure your Peony stems remain safe and dust free all year round. 

Finally, we would love to see your finished artificial wreath on your front door, so please feel free to share your photographs and tag in Peony Faux Flowers on your social media channels. 

When you purchase beautiful artificial flower arrangements or bouquets from Peony Faux Flowers, you are purchasing more than just one design. Your display of artificial stems contains an almost infinite number of combinations for you to arrange and rearrange. Whether you're new to creating artificial flower arrangements, or just need some tips or ideas, we are here to help.

Read on for Julie’s top tips for creating new artificial flower arrangements with your existing Peony Faux Flower displays this summer.

Swap your plain vessel for a coloured or textured one

The easiest way to update your favourite artificial flower arrangements is to change the type of vessel you display your flowers in. Simply choose a vase the same height as your existing one and move your flowers from one vessel to another. Making one simple swap can completely change your flower arrangements. We have a fabulous selection of vases and vessels which are perfect for all sizes and types of arrangements.

Create a fresh new look just by changing one type of stem in your artificial flower arrangements

If you’ve never designed your own artificial flower arrangements before, then why not start by swapping one type of flower for another. For example, you could swap your spring tulips for summer roses or peonies. Or, why not switch your autumnal or winter foliage for bright summer greenery such as our real touch green skimmia berries on a long stem or grass seed on a long stem.

Change the shape of your artificial flower arrangements with cascading stems

Nearly all of our flowers have been designed with flexible stems to enable you to bend and shape them to fit the style and size of your chosen vessel. If you have a large arrangement in a tall vessel, then choose complementary flowers to cascade down the side. This will help to create a fuller look for your floral displays. One of our favourite flowers to use for this look is our beautiful artificial wisteria which comes in bridal white or pink .

Consider mixing your fake flowers with real flowers

Do you have lots of beautiful flowers growing in your summer garden? Why not cut some and arrange them in your favourite vase? Or if you don't have enough flowers, then let our faux stems come to the rescue. They are ideal for using to create a unique mix of real and artificial flower arrangements.

Our favourite artificial flower stems for mixing and matching with real flowers are hydrangeas, roses, peonies, tulips and green foliage. Use faux stems to create a fuller look for your vase of fresh flowers. Or to create an arrangement to perfectly match your interior colour palette.

Nearly all of our individual stems can be placed in water with real flowers, with the exception of our wooded stems or coated foliage. Please refer to individual product descriptions for full details.

Finally, remember to have fun!

We hope our tips have given you the confidence to try creating your own artificial flower arrangements this year. There are no fixed rules when it comes to arranging flowers so remember to have fun with your creations. Our flower stems are incredibly durable so can be arranged and rearranged as many times as you need to.

Don’t forget to share your finished designs on social media! We always love to see what you have created with our faux flowers!

Congratulations to you if you have recently got engaged and have started planning your perfect wedding day! Organising a wedding can be one of the most exciting, yet also one of the most stressful (and expensive) things that we will do in our lives. 

From choosing a venue to writing the guest list and searching for the perfect outfit, the “to do” list can feel never ending at times. One other thing you should also consider organising sooner rather than later is your wedding flowers. With many florists booked up months in advance, and the cost of fresh flowers increasing with the seasons, picking your perfect flowers might be harder than you think. 

However, there is another way: faux flowers. Not convinced that faux will offer you the look you have been dreaming of? Well, read on as we provide you with 5 amazing reasons why you should choose faux over fresh.    

1) You can organise and choose your exact flowers earlier

Whilst you can find a florist, see examples of their work and look at the type of roses or peonies etc. that you would like, you will not get to see your actual wedding flowers until they arrive two to three days before your wedding.  

However, if you choose to work with a florist or company that specialises in faux flowers, you will be able to pick every single flower and piece of foliage many months in advance. If you have a particular shade of pink or white in mind then you will be able to view their entire collection of flowers and find the exact colours to match your colour scheme. 

2) You do not have to worry about what season you’re getting married in and whether your flowers will be available

A summer wedding is perfect for many of our favourite flowers, as they are in season and readily available. But, this is obviously not the case if you’re having a spring or winter wedding. If you would like your bouquet or aisle flowers to include roses, and you’re getting married in November, then your florist will have to import them from South America or Africa. Not only will your flowers have a larger carbon footprint, they will also be far more expensive to source. 

If you choose faux then your florist will have a large supply of roses, in all colours, regardless of the season. Your flowers will also cost you the same in winter as they would at the height of summer - perfect if you are trying to keep to a strict floral budget!  

3) Faux flowers will last forever 

It might seem an obvious thing to say, but cut flowers will generally only last for a maximum of two weeks. Whereas faux flowers, if looked after properly, will still look as good in ten years time as they do now. 

This makes faux flowers the perfect option for not only your bridal bouquet but also for your bridesmaids and flower girl arrangements too. After your wedding day you can keep your bouquet and arrange it in your favourite vase to enjoy all year round as a beautiful keepsake. Your bridesmaids and flower girls can also keep their flowers as a thank you for being part of your special day. 

4) Faux flowers are the perfect choice for destination weddings

If you are getting married abroad, either in Europe or further afield, then you can easily cross “organise wedding bouquet and bridesmaid flowers” off your list by choosing faux. Faux flowers pack really well so can be added to your suitcase alongside your wedding outfit and accessories. Taking your own bouquet with you also ensures that you are not disappointed if the wedding flowers you organised by email turn out not to look as good in reality as they did in the photographs.  

5) Faux flowers are incredibly realistic

One of the most common questions we are asked here at Peony Faux Flowers is whether our flowers look as good as the real thing. Often this is by people who have never physically seen our flowers before, but when they do, they soon realise just how botanically correct they are. We have worked closely with our suppliers to create exact copies of flowers both in our own gardens and of all the florists' favourite flowers. Many of our flowers, especially our roses, have real to the touch petals to make them even more realistic.

We are confident that unless you tell your guests your wedding bouquet is made of faux flowers, none of them will be able to tell, such is the realism of our flowers.    

One final reason to choose faux

We hope we have convinced you that faux flowers have so many wonderful advantages over real ones. However, there is one final reason which we have missed off our list: our new collaboration with the wonderful team at Shropshire Wedding Events. This new collaboration combines our beautiful Peony Faux Flowers with their wedding organising expertise to help offer you the most fabulous pieces to hire for your wedding day. 

From gorgeous aisle designs to table centrepieces and so much more, our fabulous faux creations are the perfect choice for your wedding, allowing you to tick off one more thing on that ever-expanding to do list! 

Good luck with the rest of your wedding planning x

May is such a wonderful time of year in the garden as so many beautiful flowers seem to be bursting into life on an almost daily basis. As the last of the tulips and other spring bulbs fade for another year, our amazing peonies, wisteria and roses start to make their appearance. This month also signals the start of the main flower show season with the RHS Malvern Spring Festival taking place in the middle of the month shortly followed by one of our favourite shows: The Chelsea Flower Show. Whilst we love to see all of the incredible show gardens, our team gets most excited by all the new flower varieties on display in the Great Pavilion. In particular we absolutely love to see what new roses all the amazing growers have produced for this year as they have provided us with so much inspiration over the years. 

Our favourite flowers

It goes without saying that our absolute favourite flower is the peony, but following a close second has to be the rose. There are hundreds of different rose varieties to pick from in a stunning array of colours and they look just as magnificent growing in the garden as they do in a vase in our homes. Roses can flower in the garden for a few weeks or a few months, depending on the variety you grow. However, if you do not have your own garden, or haven’t got the space to grow as many roses as you would like, then our faux roses are the perfect option. As well as being beautiful to look at, our faux roses enable you to enjoy rose season all year round! 

Pick your own rose stems

We have created so many different rose varieties at Peony Faux Flowers over the years with many of them exact copies of the ones growing in our own gardens. Within our current summer collection, you will find dogwood rose stems; beautiful Old English roses; delicate climbing roses and the classic cabbage rose to name just a few! Many of our individual rose stems are also real to the touch meaning they feel exactly the same as touching a real rose petal. 

The Perfect Match

Roses look fabulous arranged in your favourite vase on their own, but they also match perfectly with so many other beautiful summer stems. We love to arrange our roses with wisteria, peonies, dahlias, hydrangeas or sweet peas, however they also work with gorgeous greenery such as eucalyptus or viburnum. Now is also the perfect time to stock up on our individual stems, as they are all available as part of our summer 3 for 2 mix and match stem offer! Simply add 3 stems to your shopping basket and receive the lowest price stem for free. 

Our Summer Rose Collection 

If you find the process of creating your own bespoke floral display a little daunting, then we have some stunning rose arrangements for you to choose from. Here are some of our favourites from this year’s summer collection:

Medium Rose and Foliage Bouquet - This bouquet features gorgeous pastel pink roses alongside an abundance of summer greenery. It has been created to look as if you have cut all of the stems straight from your garden. Perfect for adding a hint of colour to your interior this summer or for gifting to friends and family.   

Rose, Calla Lily and Foliage Bouquet - If you’re looking for an elegant summer arrangement for your home, then we think this bouquet will be the perfect piece for you. We have combined gorgeous pastel pink vendela roses with calla lilies and soft green foliage to create this wonderful bouquet. It will look simply stunning in your favourite tall vessel.   

Old English Roses and Eucalyptus in a Small Coral Vase - Old English roses are so many people’s favourite rose variety. These beautiful cream roses look so realistic with their buds and leaves. Arranged with the eucalyptus spray which is the perfect foliage to give that natural look, this display comes complete with our small coral vase. An ideal arrangement for your coffee table this summer. 

Roses, Peonies and Foliage Hand-Tied Bouquet in a Large Coastal Vase - This arrangement is summer in a vase! Our large coastal vase simply overflows with pastel pink roses, gorgeous white peonies and an abundance of green foliage. It is a real show stopping arrangement which would look stunning displayed on your entrance hall table. 

Peach Sophia Roses with Fern and Berries in a Rope Lantern Vase - The Sophia rose is one of our favourite roses and these ones come in such a pretty shade of peach. Displayed with green ferns and pretty berries, we have set this arrangement in our still water within the gorgeous rope lantern vase. A wonderful display for your home or for gifting for a summer birthday. 

The Finishing Touches

We hope we have given you plenty of inspiration for adding the beauty of roses to your home for summer and beyond. From our gorgeous collection of individual stems to our beautiful pre-made bouquets and arrangements, there really is a colour for every interior style. Don’t forget that you can also make sure your floral displays smell as good as they look with our fragrance sprays. Our English Rose fragrance has been created to smell as if you are walking through a summer rose garden in full bloom! 

As always, we love to see our flowers in your home, so whether you are creating your own bespoke displays or adding our arrangements to your interior this summer, then don’t forget to share them with us on social media!