The end of August means the first signs of my favorite season are slowly making their way into our home. To get ahead of the crowds, today I’m sharing this year’s picks for faux and preserved stems to transition your home into autumn. If you don’t live in a climate with traditional fall foliage (like me!) there’s fortunately some real convincing options out there.
Nothing sells out as fast as seasonal décor and they often don’t restock the same items for next year, so if you see something you want on this list, I suggest snagging it ASAP.
Today I’ve rounded up a variety of faux and preserved fall stems under $15 and $35. Let’s start with the under-$15 budget friendly stems (I have #7 and 12 and really love them both!)
- Terracotta Eucalyptus // $15
- Salal Leaf Spray Stem // $10
- Preserved Ruscus Leaves Bundle // $13
- Burnt Orange Fern Bush // $6 (on sale!)
- Red & Green Eucalyptus Bush // $10 (on sale!)
- Bleached Thistle Flower Stem // $2
- Cream Berry Bush // $6 (on sale!)
- Mini Maple Leaf Spray // $4 (on sale!)
- Queen Anne’s Lace Stem // $8
- Cream Heather Cluster Bush // $9 (on sale!)
- Hops Plant Stem // $5
- Light Purple Eucalyptus // $14
If you’re able to invest a bit more, my favorite fall stems fall into the $15-$35 range. I have 1, 2, 4, 9 and 12 on this list and they’re all currently on display in my home:
- Plum Cimicifuga // $20
- Burgundy Cotinus // $16 (on sale!)
- Willow Eucalpytus Stem // $13 (on sale!)
- Fall Japanese Maple Leaves // $16
- 6pc Birch Leaf Spray // $20
- 3pc Gingko Berry Stem // $17
- Rust Leaf Branch // $35
- Orange Japanese Maple Stem // $28
- 6pc Baby’s Breath // $19 (on sale!)
- 4pc Burgundy Eucalyptus Bush // $21 (on sale!)
- 2pc Purple Eucalyptus Bush // $24 (on sale!)
- Magnolia Leaf // $32
Our baby went off to school for the very first time today, so it’s officially the start of a new season of life in our household. I’m feeling the urge to slow down, rest, and soak in these last moments with my girl before she turns three at the end of this month. The days are only getting shorter!
More cozy fall home finds coming soon…
Ivory says
Fabulous arrangement. They look real to me, although I know they are not. You never disappoint with your gorgeous posts. My problems are, which ones do I choose??? Thanks for sharing
KimM says
You are my go-to for all design inspiration. You are gifted and I love your design aesthetic. I often have a problem deciding how many stems to add to a vase. Would you mind including that detail when you show them featured in vases? If you remember to do so, of course. 🙂
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Kim! I just added the quantities below each photo 🙂
Sunny says
How many stems of the Cotinus do you have in the beautiful arrangement?
Jenna Sue says
Hi! I used 8 stems in that photo.
Jan says
I am not in favor of artificial greenery and flowers so I don’t shop anywhere for them. Being in the design business for more 30 years I never suggested to my clients to use fake plants. Do you really feel these look real? Since living in a co-op building I don’t have anywhere to get real fall branches. Does more expensive mean better quality and more real-looking? If so, I may just bite the bullet and buy some.
Jenna Sue says
I know they’re not for everyone, but I’d much rather have faux greenery than no greenery at all. Usually you can tell they’re faux up close, but they’re pretty convincing from a distance. There are other factors like type of plant, not just cost that determine quality. I always check the reviews and real-life photos to decide.
anna kroczak says
Hi! I love it!! How many stems of Terracotta Seeded Eucalyptus did you use in your arrangement?
Thank you! Ania
Jenna Sue says
Hi Ania! I used 8 in that arrangement.
Michelle says
Do you put something in your vases to keep them where you want them? They look stunning!
Jenna Sue says
Hi Michelle, I usually use chicken wire or floral foam if the stems won’t stay in place on their own.
Christen says
Always love your shared perspective!! Those Japanese maple leaves are stunning! How many stems did you use for that look?
Jenna Sue says
Thanks Christen! There are six stems in that photo 🙂
Yvonne Fawehinmi says
I just received 9 and 11 from AFloral last week. 9 is stunning and looks very real but 11, the dried hydrangeas look like someone sat on them. Did you do anything to get yours fluffy again Jenna?
Jenna Sue says
Oh no! The preserved florals can be really fragile and easily squished when shipped. I just gently fluffed each petal and that helped bring back most of the volume.