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You may remember me saying that I joined my local WI when we moved to Wales. Well, at one of the meetings, we did a little flower arranging workshop. That’s when I discovered that the craft wasn’t my forté! Nevertheless, a few weeks later, I had a go at making a Christmas wreath for our front door – I hadn’t improved!

So, when I clapped eyes on this stunning dining floral centrepiece, I could tell that Jacqueline was properly talented. What an amazingly beautiful creation! She constructed it using a wire-framed 4-light chandelier embellished with mainly artificial flowers. Faux blooms are hugely popular in the interiors world currently. They’re really lifelike, they look like real dried flowers. Abigail Ahern sells a huge range of flowers and foliage.

Having the decorative arrangement suspended above the dining table means there’s space for the practical items such as crockery, cutlery and food – genius! It also means that conversation with the person sitting opposite isn’t obstructed.

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Vintage Ercol dining chair
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Vintage Ercol chairs
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Carafe set
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Chris Stein’s Nightmare – ‘Rapture’
Chris Stein’s Nightmare – ‘Rapture’
‘Petit Oiseaux’ candlesticks
‘Petit Oiseaux’ candlesticks
Voliéres birdcage pendant
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Artificial flowers
Artificial flowers

Going for artificial flowers and turf in your garden

Going for artificial flowers and turf in your garden | H is for Home

Many people discount artificial grass and flowers for their garden because they assume that it will make their outside space look cheap and tacky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Artificial outdoor products have come on laps & bounds over the years, and they’re a lot better than they once were. In fact, in many cases, you’d struggle to tell the difference between artificial turf and the real thing!

There are many benefits to be gained by getting in touch with a company like DDS Landscaping for artificial turf services. Of course, one of the main plus points is that it’s going to make your garden a lot easier to look after. You won’t need to worry about spending a lot of time and money on the upkeep of your outdoor space. Instead, once the grass has been installed, it pretty much looks after itself. There’ll only be a very small amount of maintenance required on your part. No matter the time of year or the weather outside, you can be certain of grass that looks well cared for and vibrant.

Artificial primulas

Why are artificial flowers good for outdoors?

When it comes to decorating your garden space, there are many different options from which to choose. However, one of the key decisions you need to make is whether to plant fresh flowers or go for artificial blooms instead. In this section, we’ll reveal the reasons why artificial flowers for outdoors can be advantageous. Read on to discover everything you need to know.

There are many benefits associated with outdoor artificial flowers, with the first being that these flowers are able to withstand the unpredictable UK weather. From snow to rain to hail, you won’t have to worry about your blooms being damaged once the elements start wreaking havoc. The same cannot be said for live flowers.

Another positive aspect is that you can save a lot of money by going down this route. You won’t need to replant your flowers as frequently, and thus you won’t spend as much. You’ll have a greater selection of flowers at your disposal too.

With fresh blooms, you’re always going to be restricted to what’s in season or suitable for the climate. However, there are none of these limitations with artificial flowers. Artificial blooms are also ideal for those who don’t have the inclination or time to dedicate to taking care of their garden, as they require very little maintenance.

More and more people are purchasing artificial flowers for outdoor use, as they simply do not have the time to dedicate to looking after their garden. However, when purchasing artificial blooms, you need to do so with care, which is why we have put this guide together. Read on to discover everything you need to know about where and how to buy artificial flowers.

It’s easy to buy outdoor artificial flowers from the internet. You’ll have a much greater selection available to you if you go down this route. It’s likely that you’ll be able to find whatever flowers you have your sights set on and discover others that you didn’t know existed. Moreover, you can read reviews and compare various products & prices against one and other with ease.

Questions to ask yourself include what colour scheme are you going for? Do you want to recreate a traditional cottage garden, tropical rainforest or desert landscape? Do you want to display them in plant pots or hanging baskets?

The scope of designs using artificial flowers and turf is almost limitless!

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£200 Baytree Interiors voucher up for grabs!

£200 Baytree Interiors voucher up for grabs with H is for Home

We’re halfway through 2019 – how did that happen?! We’ve been really, really busy of late; we’ve taken a retail space at the newly-opened Todmorden Antique Centre and we have another major bit of exciting news to share in the next couple of months… but more of that then. We’re never too busy for our monthly competitions, though – so here it is!

Display of artificial flowers in a Baytree Interiors shop

Baytree Interiors has gifted a £200 voucher to spend with them on anything the eventual winner fancies! They have ten bricks & mortar stores up here in the North; Beverley, Halifax, Harrogate, Ilkley, Manchester, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Scarborough and Whitby. The voucher can be spent either in store or online via their website – and the value doesn’t include delivery charges.

Collection of wall clocks available at Baytree Interiors

As its coming up to summer (well, it officially begins today!) how about some new garden furniture? We really like this Bali range; wicker is really on trend at the moment. Also very fashionable at the moment are artificial flowers and house plants. Baytree’s selection of beautiful blooms and foliage is huge – prefect for the grey-thumbed amongst you!

Bali furniture available at Baytree Interiors

Instead, you could spend your interiors voucher on a lovely decorative chandelier. Baytree have a wide range of lighting; from table lamps and floor lamps to lanterns and light bulbs.

Chandelier agains a dark grey wall

Have a browse of their website and leave a comment telling us what item(s) you’d choose to enhance your home. Baytree Interiors’ prices are very reasonable, so your £200 interiors voucher will go a long way!

£200 Baytree Interiors voucher up for grabs!

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