As much as I appreciate a fresh bouquet from the farmer’s market, I’ve developed a newfound obsession with paper flowers — specifically, FreshCut Paper’s Pop-Up Bouquets. They last forever, require zero maintenance, and they easily double as decor (they’re also fabulous gifts!). My fixation runs so deep that AT’s very own Home Director — and resident Maxxinista — Danielle Blundell, instantly alerted me when she stumbled upon FreshCut bouquets at her local TJ Maxx store. Now that I know you can get your hands on these for an even lower price, I’m spreading the good word to all of you. 

The FreshCut Paper Pop-Up Bouquet Set is like the grown-up, designy version of those crafty pop-up cards that were popular when I was a kid. Everything, from petals and stems to the included vase, is made out of paper. It starts flat and pops up to the size of a real flower arrangement, making it a sculptural home decor piece and a brilliant way to send flowers to a long-distance bestie without worrying about them arriving already dead. The set includes a bouquet, vase, blank note card, and a large mailing envelope to contain it all. The only thing you need to add is postage. 

FreshCut makes a ton of different styles, and there’s no telling which will be available at your local TJ Maxx (the chance discovery is part of the fun!). But if you want a specific kind of flower, say an orchid or poppy, Anthropologie is still your best bet.