Artificial White & Yellow Tulip Arrangement

Fresh tulips in a glass vase on a kitchen table is one of those images everyone has in their head. This is the version that doesn't droop by Wednesday.

Twelve stems, split evenly between white and soft lemon yellow, are arranged loosely in a way that lets each head fall naturally to the side rather than standing rigidly upright.

The petals are hand-painted with naturally curved edges, and the soft green leaves wrap around the stems the way real tulip foliage does. Up close, the white stems have a subtle warmth to them rather than being stark, and the yellows are gentle enough to sit alongside them without clashing. It's a tonal pairing that reads as fresh and clean rather than colourful.

At 65cm, the stems have enough height to lean and arc outward, which is what gives tulips their character. A clear glass vase suits them best because the long green stems are half the appeal. Something with a wide mouth lets them spread naturally.

Kitchen tables, hallway consoles, living room side tables. They fit anywhere that could use something bright and uncomplicated.

Tulips last about five days in water before they start bending, opening too far and dropping petals. These hold the moment just before that happens.