Autumn has been my favorite season basically since I was a young adult. There’s something about the crisp morning air, the way apples taste better and the delicious smelling candles that come with the season. And as a decorator, it brings an entire treasure trove of décor along with it. One of my favorite ways to seasonally decorate is by incorporating faux fall stems into rooms around the house. So today I want to share that with you! We’ll look at a few different arrangements that include my favorite faux fall stems (plus how many I use in each arrangement).
Artificial Nandina Leaf Branches
New for me this season is the Artificial Nandina Leaf Branch. I really fell in love with the shape of these, as I liked that they covered a wide area, but were sparse at the same time. For this grand look on top of my grandmother’s piano, I have four of these branches in this large mauve clay vase. Similar to the Cimicifuga stems, I’ve bent each one at the base to create various heights, and also bent each branch in a different direction. I love the warmth they bring to this room and also think they compliment the Olive Tree in the corner!
Nandina Stems | McGee & Co Clay Vase | Vintage Trojan Horse | Faux Olive Tree
Plum Cimicifuga Stems
These beautiful deep plum Cimicifuga Stems from Afloral have been on my wishlist for a couple years now, and I finally purchased them for this year. I love the deep plum color of these and find them so striking and perfect to get you in the mood for fall! The company has recently redesigned this stem to be fuller, which is fantastic because now you don’t need quite as many to achieve that dramatic look.
Of course, I still wanted a dramatic look so I opted for the best of both worlds. I created a larger arrangement with five Cimicifuga Stems in this pretty tall taupe vase, bending the stems at the bottom to create varying heights for each piece. The result is a layered a full look which is perfect for this corner in my dining room.
Wallpaper | Plum Cimicifuga Stems | Tall Vase | Candle | Claw Foot Brass Dish | Candle Snuffer (similar) | Burled Wood Tray
As an alternative, you can see an example with just a single stem flanked in a shorter vase. I love this option too and think it’s perfect to add a little flair to my primary bedroom.
Single Fall Stem
I cannot for the life of me remember where I got this single stem. I think it was from Crate & Barrel but they no longer show it in stock. I still wanted to show this because I think it’s a lovely example of how a tall single stem can create a little drama all on it’s own. The key (in my opinion) is making sure your vase opening isn’t too big so it doesn’t flop over. This one is absolutely perfect for the task!
Stem (similar) | Mirror | Candle Snuffer (similar) | Vase (similar)
Dried Hydrangeas
Quite honestly I think dried hydrangeas are relevant all year round, but I do think they shine during the autumn season. I have eight dried pink hydrangeas in this larger vase, as well as a wire flower grid to hold everything in place.
Dried Hydrangeas | Large Round Vase | Brass Totie Task Lamp | Tripod Lamp (similar)
Burgundy Eucalyptus Stems
If you’re looking for scale, you need to look for some eucalyptus stems. I love the pretty burgundy color of these but you can find them in lighter colors as well like this warm golden option or even a light beige like this one. For this arrangement I have three eucalyptus stems.
Eucalyptus Stems (similar)
My Favorite Faux Fall Stems
When it comes to faux fall stems, they can be an investment, but like any of my home décor, I like to think of it as building a collection. Each year I add a few new pieces as I dust off the old ones, and I test arrangements out in different areas of the house. It keeps things fresh and interesting!
I’m rounding up everything I currently have in my collection below, as well as a few wish list pieces I’m eyeing for next season. Happy fall styling!
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