The Journal

Styling notes, quietly useful.

How to style faux flowers so they don't look fake, which arrangement suits which room, and the odd honest opinion.

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Faux white hydrangea and nite-berry silk flower arrangement in a clear glass bowl on an oak entry console
Buying guide 5 min read August 2026

Silk Flowers in Australia: What They Are and How to Spot a Good One

Silk flowers are artificial flowers with fabric petals, and almost none of them contain silk. What they are made of, the five signs of...

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White faux hydrangea arrangement in a clear glass bowl on an oak console, dusted and styled
artificial flowers 5 min read July 2026

How to Clean Artificial Flowers: The 5 Minute Method

Dust weekly, deep clean twice a year. How to clean artificial flowers and silk flower arrangements set in a vase, by material, plus what...

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King protea with native pincushion and eucalyptus in a Claire glass vase, on a Paddington terrace entry console.
australian natives 5 min read July 2026

Artificial Australian Native Flowers: The 7 Best and How to Style Them

The best artificial Australian native flowers, from king protea to pincushion, and how to style them so they look real and last forever.

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Faux king protea native arrangement as a dining centrepiece
Style guide 4 min read May 2026

Soft natives vs. classic whites — which suits your home?

The two style families at the heart of Faux & Fabulous, why they read so differently in Australian rooms, and which one is right...

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Faux chrysanthemum and hydrangea styled on a Fitzroy loft bookshelf
How to choose 5 min read May 2026

Choosing the right arrangement for every room.

Console, coffee table, bedside, or mantel — which faux floral arrangement actually suits each spot in your home, and why.

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Close-up of ruffled white peony petals with faux-water meniscus
Styling notes 6 min read May 2026

How to style faux flowers so they don't look fake

The five things that separate a faux floral arrangement that looks beautifully styled from one that looks like a 2014 silk-flower clearance bin. None...

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Small reminders your home deserves to look styled.

First look at new arrangements, and quiet styling notes.