# Faux Paper Flowers The Frances & Francis Collection Depicts Fake Floral Arrangements By Jordy E | Published 2013-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-francis References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/frances-and-francis-everlasting-paper-flowers) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrancesandFrancis) The [Frances & Francis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-valentine-x-caddis-eyewear) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) collection displays a series of faux flowers. Interestingly, while the petals are paper-based, an element of nature is incorporated as the patterns are attached to real stems. The designer behind the Frances & Francis label is Helen Frances, an artist based in the north of London. Attached to the long stems and handcrafted blossoms are tags featuring names and heartwarming messages that read "Just Because" and "You're lovely." What distinguishes her project from others is that the buds are [everlasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses), providing memorable gifts that can be held on to throughout the years. Her Etsy-based shop has also been quite successful, receiving top reviews written on behalf of her satisfied customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eternal Keepsakes:** Creating lasting and meaningful gifts through faux flowers that can be cherished for years to come. - **Nature-inspired Simulations:** Incorporating elements of nature into artificial designs for a realistic and visually appealing floral aesthetic. - **Personalized Artificial Arrangements:** Enhancing the gifting experience by attaching heartfelt messages and names to handmade faux floral arrangements. ### Where This Applies - **Gift and Keepsake:** The market for unique and lasting gift items that evoke emotions and memories. - **Home Decor:** Creating nature-inspired artificial floral arrangements for visually pleasing interior design applications. - **Handmade Crafts:** Catering to the demand for personalized and customized artistry in the creation of faux flower arrangements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Romantic Floral Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanstems-x-the-favorite-daughter-bouquet.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Women-Led Toronto Florists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/may-flowers.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md)