My free trick makes faux flowers look more realistic – it’ll save you money and look like you have fresh stems all year
THEY might not smell fresh from the field, but following a decor guru’s fake flower tip will give you real-looking florals all year long.
No more trips to the florist – just your kitchen sink.
“Here’s one of my all-time favorite home decor hacks that will save you money and make your life so much easier,” said Alissa McMullan (@alissa.mcmullan).
She might be tickled pink by some peonies just as much as the next girl, but she was not ready to pay the price.
“I am a sucker for fresh flowers but they have a short lifespan and it’s not cheap to upkeep,” she said.
Lucky for her, she had found the perfect florals for her DIY decor project.
“I found the best faux flowers I think I have ever seen, tulips just in time for spring,” she said.
Alissa laid out the pink and white tulips with long green stems that were perfect for the season – and her wallet.
“And the best part, to elevate it, to make it more realistic, you just fill the vase with water and you’ll have tulips all year round for the price of one – and no one will know,” she said.
After simply adding water from the sink and placing the arrangement on her table behind some possibly faux limes and lemons, she had achieved a chic upgrade for cheap.
“A life-changing tulip hack lol,” she said.
She proved that real is overrated with her $39.99 purchase from Duyone artificial tulips that come in a variety of color schemes.
The brand is described as offering faux flowers made of special soft rubber with heavy weight and a soft touch.
The tulips can also be sprayed with water to condense drops on the flowers – and don’t even think of comparing them to silk florals.
According to Duyone, their stems are more realistic than ordinary silk fabric finds which will turn yellow over time.
Theirs not only retain their original color forever, but are able to be washed with water to remove any potential stains.
And they don’t just give off the appearance of real flowers – they feel like it too.
Offering a moist feeling when touched, the budding buds are closer to the true growth of plants. They are also wrinkle-resistant and waterproof.
The money-saving stems had plenty of five-star reviews.
“I cannot say enough about the quality of these flowers. I’ve purchased many faux flowers over the years but these are the best. They look real and bright,” wrote one purchaser.
“These look like real tulips – fooled my sister!” said another buyer.
