Okay, so I finally caved and bought these artificial violets after seeing them all over Pinterest. Here's the real tea ☕️

First impression? WAY fuller than I expected! The purple is vibrant (though I did spray them with UV protectant just in case). Took me maybe 7 minutes to assemble while sipping my morning coffee - super easy bendable stems!

Major win: My neighbor actually stopped to ask what fertilizer I use 😂 They look that real from a distance! Up close? Yeah you can tell they're faux, but who's inspecting your porch decor with a magnifying glass?

Survived two thunderstorms already (I used twist ties just in case). Way better than watching real plants drown in heavy rain like my poor petunias last year.

Only con? The styrofoam base feels a bit cheap, but once it's all fluffed up you can't even see it. For the price? 9/10 would recommend for low-maintenance curb appeal!