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Breath new life into your home with Botanicals

Revitalise and recharge your pad with our covetable collections of flowers, plants and greenery that will last forever. 

Revitalise and recharge your pad with our covetable collections of flowers, plants and greenery that will last forever. 

“ Plants are a big part of my life… if you haven’t already been able to tell. Faux botanicals breathe life into a room, without the hassle of upkeep.”

Abi x 

Go with the Faux 

Thankfully faux plants and artificial flowers are finally shedding their reputation for being naff, unrealistic and unstylish.  Here at AA we have been shouting about the benefits of these fabulous finishing touches for years. Real flowers and plants are wonderful but they aren't without their diva demands.  Faux are the easy going, low maintenance stalwarts that will change your pad up an instant, brightening unloved corners or windowless rooms effortlessly. 

Eucalyptus Populus

Heather - Cream

Honey Bracelet - Desert

Senecio - Sage

“ Fakes all the way for me – I like nothing better than the challenge of taking something that people snootingly turn their noses up at and making it cool! Dark paint – check, faux flowers – check, faux botanicals check check.”

Abi x 

Abi's top 5 reasons for why adding 

faux is the way to go.

Abi's words of wisdom on why you should add these botanical beauties to your home. 

1. The ultimate finishing touch.

"Bringing the essence of nature into your home is a great way to add a calm and comforting vibe.  If you want to create a focal point with botanicals my advice is to go oversized on the vase like our Romy Vase and stuff it full of a single variety stem such as Pampas Grass or Fern Stem for maximum impact"

2. Value for money.

"Unless you have the budget of Elton John who famously fills his house with fresh flowers every week, faux botanicals are a savvy investment.  With the right care there's no reason your flowers won't last forever, and you can change them up for the seasons, no floppy stems in vases, your flowers will always look just as perky as when you first bought them."

3. Great news for allergy sufferers.

"Real flowers and some plants can be a nightmare for those of us that suffer with allergies, if this is you - you definitely need to 'go with the faux'."

4. Mood boosting benefits.

"It's well written about the mood boosting benefits of having real plants and flowers in your home but apparently there's now evidence to suggest that faux plants and artificial flowers have the same visual relief that real flowers and plants offer, managing to dampen anxiety and effortlessly de-stress us after a hard day at work, clever no?"

5. Pet friendly.

"Some real flowers and plants can be toxic to our precious pets. I prefer not to have that stress around my furry kids, so going faux is the perfect solution for us pet lovers."

Add some Dried Flowers to the mix

A trend that's blooming and looking set to be around for a while (not that we care about trends here at AA.) Dried flowers are full of texture and everlasting beauty and we've just added some more to our range.  

Add some Dried Flowers to the mix

A trend that's blooming and looking set to be around for a while (not that we care about trends here at AA.) Dried flowers are full of texture and everlasting beauty and we've just added some more to our range.  

Dried Immortelle

Dried Delphinium

Dried Ruscus Wreath perfect for hanging all year round.

Dill Seed Pod to add drama and structure.

Strawflower a dried flower classic and for good reason.

Dried Yarrow straight from the meadow to the vase

Button Pom Pom Bunch for adding the perfect punch to vases and arrangements.

Dried Asparagus Wreath to adorn your walls throughout every season.

Add some Everlasting beauty to your pad

“Whether it’s a small  succulent to brighten up a shelf, or a potted fern to liven up your coffee table, there’s no doubt a gorgeous plant will change your space.”

Abi x 

Arranging your Flowers

Our collection of faux flowers and stems are all designed to be complementary and contrast effortlessly with each other. A single type flower looks stunning en masse in an oversized vase as does an abundance of greenery.  You can find out more about creating your own at home in our 'Faux Flower Buying Guide' 

Arranging your Flowers

Our collection of faux flowers and stems are all designed to be complementary and contrast effortlessly with each other.  A single type flower looks stunning en masse  in an oversized vase as does an abundance of greenery. 

Find out more about arranging your flowers in our buying guide

Abi's botanical edit

Faux botanicals breathe life into a room without the hassle of upkeep, check out Abi's goto's for revitalising your space. 

1.

Smoke Bush, such a great colour all year round

2.

I love trailing plants effortlessly tumbling from shelves and bookcases

3.

The sandy tones of this eucalyptus contrast so well with darker hues

4.

A huge fan of succulents, this one is smattered all over my pad

5.

I adore ferns, inside or outside, I will never be without them.

6.

The texture and colour of these dried stems bring me great joy.

7.

An AA classic they work so well with big blousy blooms.

8.

The delicate petals of these hydrangea add grace and movement.

Shop our Inspired Collection

We are so proud of our faux botanicals collection.  Big blousy flower heads, structured grasses that add movement, the textured beauty of dried flowers and plants that add a huge dollop of greenery.  Add botanicals to your home for the ultimate finishing touch to your decor.  Our collections transcend the seasons and inspire throughout the year.  

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