I admit I can’t grow orchids. I have friends who grow them, but mine always die. So I quit buying live orchids. Several years ago, I bought a faux orchid in a basket at Ross for Less. I liked the texture and rustic detail of the basket with stones on top. Below it’s beside the futon on a side table on a wooden slab. The shell-covered little basket behind it holds woven coasters. I have coastal elements throughout my Florida home.
For the last year, I have been seeing so many faux orchids in bowls – Beautiful and often pricey. Nope, I like my orchid and see no reason to spend a lot of money for a new one. Could I update it?
Faux Orchid – Amazon
I have a ceramic white pot that is the perfect size if I take the basket apart.
The basket is well made with strong wire framing the box. I decided I did not want to tear it apart. In two years, the basket look could be all the rage or I could just get tired of that white ceramic pot. Today is not really a craft but a re-arrangement of a decor item to give it a new look.
I went through all my plant containers and found a white metal just big enough to hold the basket. I added Dollar Tree floral foam to raise the basket and fit it tightly in container.
Then I added Dollar Tree moss on top, placed the orchid on a wood slab, and added a star fish. A 5 minute and zero cost update to make a new look for the living room.
Now I have the latest look in home decor and no cost. You can’t beat that!
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…normally I’m not a fan of faux flowers, but taux orchids can look quite real.
I bought an orchid a couple years ago and it had about a dozen blooms on it. I nursed it along and they lasted several months. Finally the last little bloom shriveled. I have be taking good care of it every since, watering, feeding according to directions, etc. It has grown 6 new beautiful leaves, but NO blooms! When it was blooming everyone kept asking if it was faux. Think I will get a faux and forget trying to bloom this one! ‘-)!
Have a blessed day, Sharon
I totally understand – I have killed so many orchids. They go down to nothing and never seem to come back. Congratulations on the green leaves. You’re doing better than I ever did.
I love the updated look, fantastic job!
thanks Martha – hope you have a great day!
Oh my mother loved orchids. Every mother’s day we give here some orchids. When she got married her bouquet was full of orchids. I wish I could bring her some orchids in the mausoleum where she is buried they have locked us down. I can’t go into the mausoleum.
Have a wonderful Tuesday Carol.
Cruisin Paul
that is so sad – I hope they open it soon. Sending you a virtual hug and a wish life goes back to normal soon.
your orchid with colors combines look so pretty…and grow well…. love it.
I am all for faux plant when they look real like this one as I do not have a green thumb! This one looks so pretty!
Nice upycle! I can’t grow orchids either. My mom says I’m too attentive. Go figure. Thank you for sharing at #aclwcc.
thanks Clearissa – I’ve been told I water too much
I do alright with growing orchids but only until they start outgrowing their pot and then they end up dying. Your faux orchid looks beautiful in it’s new home. Pinned.
thanks for the pin Joanne – Happy Friday!
I love orchids, and I kill them every single year after Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day when my hubby and kids get me one! I’ve got to find a faux one like yours. It looks completely real. You have got to love a no cost update! The white container gives your side table a whole new look. Love it! Thanks for sharing on Happiness is Homemade at LifeasaLEOWife.com. I would love for you to share with my readers on my two other link parties, You’re the Star Blog Hop and Traffic Jam Weekend!
thans Niki for your kind comment. I already shared it on You’re the Star last Monday. It’s #23. I’ll go visit Traffic Jam now. Thanks for the invitation!
Congratulations Carol! You’re post is one of our features for this week! Thanks again for sharing on our link parties!
thanks for the feature Niki!