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A Conversation with Christine Higgs

A Conversation with Christine Higgs Cozy · Rustic · Neutral Living, Styled with Greenery Florona Home Editorial · Updated for 2026 At Florona Home, we love spotlighting creators who design spaces that feel warm, intentional, and deeply personal. Today, we’re sitting down with Christine Higgs, a DIY and home décor content creator known for her cozy, lived-in interiors and thoughtful use of greenery throughout her home. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Christine inspires her community with approachable design, faith-filled living, and timeless styling that blends real life with beautiful spaces. About Christine Higgs Christine is a DIY and home décor content creator who has been sharing her home journey since 2017. With a background in corporate design and marketing, she brings both creativity and structure to her content—layered with authenticity, faith, and everyday life at home. Her spaces feel inviting, grounded, and real—homes you can actually live in, not just photograph. From Corporate Design to Home Influencer What inspired your journey, and what advice would you give new creators? Christine shares that her journey into home décor content happened gradually. Her professional background helped prepare her, but she credits her faith as the foundation of everything she does. Her advice for aspiring home influencers is simple—but powerful: Stay true to your personality and your style.Trends come and go, but authenticity lasts. Rather than chasing what’s popular, Christine encourages creators to lean into their own ideas, be honest with their audience, and enjoy the process. Three Words to Describe Your Style When asked to sum up her home décor style, Christine describes it as: Cozy · Rustic · Neutral These three words are woven throughout her spaces—from soft textures and warm woods to calming color palettes and layered greenery. Why Plants Matter in Home Design For Christine, plants aren’t just accessories—they’re essential. She explains that greenery brings life into a room instantly. Even a single plant can change the way a space feels, making it more welcoming and complete. In fact, she typically styles two to three plants per room, and if she had to choose just one décor element for a space, it would always be a plant. Faux vs. Real: Finding the Right Balance Christine believes real and faux plants can—and should—coexist. She prefers faux plants in areas with: Low or inconsistent light High maintenance challenges Hard-to-reach styling spots One of her favorite examples is her plant wall. After realizing that maintaining all real plants there was overwhelming, she mixed faux greenery with a few live plants—and loved the result. The key, she says, is balance. Favorite Plants & When to Go Faux Christine’s favorite real plants come from the monstera family, especially the Swiss cheese plant, which she styles throughout her home. When choosing faux, she gravitates toward: Cacti Succulents Statement greenery that’s hard to keep alive She also recommends faux plants for homes with pets, seasonal décor swaps, or busy schedules—situations where real plants can become stressful instead of joyful. How to Spot a High-Quality Faux Plant Christine looks closely at the details when shopping for artificial plants. The most realistic faux greenery, in her opinion, includes: Natural color variation Buds or new growth Subtle imperfections that mimic real life These small details make a big difference in how believable a plant looks in a space. How Many Plants Is Too Many? For Christine—there’s no such thing. She owns 35–40 plants total, with around 10 faux plants mixed throughout her home. Some of her faux favorites include: Cedar bushes in the entryway Most of her plant wall A faux snake plant A faux palm They blend seamlessly with her live plants, proving that faux greenery can feel just as intentional. Transitioning into the Holidays As the seasons change, Christine leans heavily into faux garlands and artificial trees for holiday decorating. She loves that they’re easy to reuse year after year and make seasonal transitions feel effortless rather than overwhelming. For her, faux décor isn’t just practical—it’s part of creating traditions that last. Final Thoughts Christine Higgs’ home is a reminder that great design doesn’t need to be perfect—it needs to be personal. By mixing real life with thoughtful décor, greenery, and faith, she creates spaces that feel warm, welcoming, and deeply human. At Florona Home, we share that same philosophy:beautiful homes should support real living. Blog Tags (SEO 2026) Tags:Home Decor Influencer · Faux Plants Styling