To Faux Or Not To Faux . . .

I am a serial killer.

Of house plants, that is.

It seems there is a great debate in the decorating world about the appropriateness of using artificial (p.c. for fake) greenery and flowers in one's house. I quote a recent HGTV show demonstrating the top 25 worst decorating blunders:

"This is controversial, but fake flowers (and plants) are a mistake. They gather dust and don't bring life into your home like real flowers do, which look and smell better. Fresh flowers are expensive, but there are other things you can do instead of buying them all the time. Put lemons or other fruit in a bowl for a punch of color. Or, use some dried natural material like curly willow or bamboo stalks."

I don't really care what the people of HGTV say -- okay, I would care if these words had come directly out of Candace Olsen's mouth, but they didn't. In this one thing, I do err on the side of tackiness, and frankly, I'm happy with it. I would rather have my few, semi-classy looking fauxs in my house than to have the death of another innocent plant on my hands.

My imaginary friend over at The Nesting Place has challenged us to show our great fakes and prove to all those P.O.O.P.I.E.s (People Opposing Objectionable Pretend Plants In the Environment) out there that we're still good decorators. I hope you'll enjoy a piece of my shame, delightful readers. And thanks Nester for the party!

(I faux in my entry)

(I faux on top of my piano.)

(And I faux in my kitchen. First faux was on my mantle.)