The Best Faux Flowers - Promise!

April 23, 2013



This story begins with this photo taken by me to show you my DIY malachite boxes.  Recently, Jenny from LGN, borrowed the photo for a malachite DIY roundup she was doing.  That same day I receive a comment from a very sweet lady, Carolyn, telling me that these flowers are from her family's faux floral company called Diane James Home, a company which her mother started and is now run by herself and her twin sister.  She told me exactly where and when these flowers were bought- twelve years ago at Bergdorf's.  Yes! Exactly I said!  They had been a gift from my mom for Valentine's day way back.  I was so excited about this email because a) these flowers have a special place in my heart b) my mom is also a fan and has several of these arrangements  c) I just love coincidences.  So, I emailed Carolyn, right away to tell her I could not believe she recognized the arrangement and to share with her my excitement.

These bouquets from Diane James Home are beautiful and very realistic. My mom and I just adore our little treasures.  I'm in good company loving these arangements as Michael Smith, Barbara Barry, and Mario Buatta use them in their interior designs as well.  They kind of feel like the flowers were just cut, gathered, and arranged.  They really have a very natural and organic look and feel.  Here are more of my little roses and then I share my parents' arrangements.





The last two photos are courtesy of my mom and dad.  They worked on taking the photos and sending them together.  So cute! Thank you!  I love those wild magnolias!

And the arrangements even have fake water.  You have to look really hard and close to realize they are not real.  My parents and I have been enjoying these beauties for longer than a decade and believe they have been an amazing investment....the flowers that never die.  I have gathered my faves here as some inspiration for Mother's Day (its right around the corner. Had you noticed?)

Are you a fan of faux florals?  Which one is tickling your fancy?  I think number three is fab for all those peony lovers! Can you imagine a peony in your bookcase year round?
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37 comments

  1. Tiffany LeighApril 23, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Oh MY Gosh those peonies look so real! What a lovely and interesting story, such a small world! I have not really been a fan of faux flowers in the past, but these are so pretty they have me convinced! Plus, replacing real flowers constantly isn't exactly in my teeny student budget!

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    What an amazing coincidence! These arrangements are stunning...I adore the single bud pink peony :)

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  3. Sadie + StellaApril 23, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Ummm all of them!??! I am a sucker for peonies though...

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    At first glance I thought they were real! I typically in the past have been turned off by the faux variety but this has me changed! Those peonies look real!

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  5. stephanie at Stephanie Kraus DesignsApril 23, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I'm a HUGE fan of faux if they look real which these look ... amazing. thanks for sharing your source! I like the peonies of course.

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  6. CarlaApril 23, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    What a story!!! Those flowers... Really gorgeous and I think this is a great investment

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  7. charmaineApril 23, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Whoa! I'm usually not a fan of faux flowers but these look like the real deal especially the last photo. Great coincidence!

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  8. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeApril 23, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I LOVE THE story! I am NOT a fan of faux florals, but I tell you what, I could get on board with that magnolia arrangement. I love it!

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  9. ChelseaApril 23, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Oh, I have been admiring her flowers since I read about them on The Neo Traditionalist several years ago. They are beautiful. What a great story, thanks for sharing, sweets. xo

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  10. drew elizabethApril 23, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    omg really? i need these!!!

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  11. Linda {Calling it Home}April 23, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    This is so funny. I was just about to Google for really good faux orchids. Mine have died, and I'm over trying to keep real ones. I'm going to see if this company makes orchids. Love the boxes, and it is on my "must try" list.

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  12. Emily {Isnt That Charming}April 23, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    What a crazy coincidence! I love when serendipitous things that like that happen, ESPECIALLY in the blog world. Makes this community that much more special.
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  13. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Oh my goodness Albertina, I didn't know faux flowers could look so real! I want #6 & #8 now...I will definitely keep these in mind as I will be decorating a new place in the fall. Thanks for sharing and love the story behind them (I think items around the house hold so much more value/beauty when memories & stories are attached)!

    PS thanks for visiting Life on the Squares this morning.

    XO, Stefanie
    Life on the Squares

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  14. Rowena @ rolala lovesApril 23, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    These look amazingly real! Love no. 3! I'm a faux fan since I don't have much luck with real flowers.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  15. The Buzz BlogApril 23, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    You are the sweetest, Albertina, and we are blushing with pride! Thank you for the kind words and for allowing our pretty posies to grace the pages of Mimosa Lane. We love meeting fellow faux fans through blogging and feel as if our community has grown that much larger with this post. Wishing you a great week!
    C + C

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  16. AlyssaApril 23, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    These all look SO real. I usually hate faux flowers, but I want some of these for my desk at work!

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  17. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    i think u might have me sold - i'm going to check out how much they are! - thanks for the heads up!

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  18. Gaby [The Vault Files]April 23, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Ok these look amazing! Wow how funny is that she recognized them, love the story!

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  19. Elizabeth // The NowApril 23, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Whoa!! The peonies look so real...AND these will never ever ever die! WIn Win!! xoxo

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  20. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I've always been wary of fake flowers, but these all look super realistic. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. LiliApril 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    i love love the sweet story behind it! may have to invest on them!

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  22. The Peak of Tres ChicApril 23, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I'm such a fan of faux florals! What a cool story about your bouquet!

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  23. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. MillerApril 23, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    That is the sweetest story and even sweeter that your parents did a collaborative photo shoot. :-)

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  24. JessicaApril 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    That's crazy! Those are truly gorgeous faux florals

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  25. JessicaApril 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    That's crazy! Those are truly gorgeous faux florals

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  26. AlexaApril 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Albertina. You are kidding. These are amazing. And such a lovely story to go along with them!

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  27. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I would never have guessed they were not real! Do they still sale them??

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  28. Preciously MeApril 23, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    It's an amazing story! Incredible and touching!
    Those faux flowers are really cute and I have faux flowers at home too. I love them because they can last forever ...!

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  29. Maria CristinaApril 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Ya sabes las matas de orquideas que nuncan retoñan? Las compras y despues nuncan vuelven a nacer las flores? Bueno en el mismo pote le puse una orquidea larga super natural ( no Diana James) y luce perfecta. Lo mas comico era que mi mama la regaba....

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  30. jackie jadeApril 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    wow these look great! I've been considering some faux flowers so I can have some pretty but don't need to change them out constantly. so funny that she recognized the flowers!
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  31. designchicApril 23, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I am the biggest fan of their gorgeous flowers and with my black thumb, I should definitely have them. The hydrangea are amazing!!

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  32. Cristina [Via Blossom]April 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Never thought Faux Flowers could look so amazing! What a great story!

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  33. ElleApril 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    These really do look so real! I love the peonies and since I can never keep real plants alive maybe I need these in my life!

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  34. Sandy at You May Be WanderingApril 23, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Love these! Thanks for sharing!!

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  35. MichaelaApril 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Wow, for fake flowers, which I don't normally love, I ADORE them. I'd scoop up those peonies in a second! :)

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  36. Folle De JoieApril 24, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Those boxes! I love DIY projects, but I'm not sure I could do this as well as you!

    http://folledejoieblog.com

    and check out my latest post here: http://bit.ly/17SCQfY

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  37. decorayadoraApril 24, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Yo no había visto ese Diy , y esas flores parecen reales

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