Branches That Never Stop Blooming

The latest specimens in our growing collection of EcoFaux^TM botanicals include strikingly realistic branches and stems of blooming Dogwood, Scabiosa, and Quince. These are crafted from recycled and upcycled fabrics made from single use plastic or PET bottles that would ordinarily end up in landfill. And they’re zero maintenance. The only things these botanical beauties need are complementary handmade vases in natural materials, like the Little Gems vase by Gary Bodker (above) for a single stem of Pink Quince, or a Natural Tadelakt vase (coming in the fall) for branches of Dogwood Cornus florida white, and the hand-collected simple rustic Beach Stone Vase works well with all when branches are cut down in size.

Our new collection of EcoFaux^TM branches, stems, and pods was meant to arrive in early spring but due to Covid-19 closings, spring arrived in summer. Fortunately, flowering Dogwood, Scabiosa, and Quince look fresh no matter the season, especially simply arranged in handmade black or white ceramic vases. This is our second EcoFaux collection created in collaboration with author/stylist Hilary Robertson.

Top: Branches of White Dogwood in a matte black Kado vase secured with a Brass Frog. Note the realistic hues of the faded petals.
Middle: Scabiosa Pods in a Bauhaus-inspired Novah Pitcher by Syzygy.
​Bottom: Branches of White Quince in a matte white Buranchi vase, designed in collaboration with renowned stylist/author, Hilary Robertson and slip cast by potter Michiko Shimada

Gary Bodker is a Portland, Oregon-based glass artist who designs and produces functional glassware in rich, beautiful colors, including his signature handmade Little Gem and Big Gem vases. Gary designs these pieces in complementary shapes and sizes that mesh together organically. Use them to create minimalist displays with smaller branches and stems, real or EcoFaux, or cluster them together as shimmering sculptures and watch them catch and reflect the light. Learn more about Gary Bodker on our Maker interview here.

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