Founders and Brand Curators of Elegant Faux Blooms
When one door closes, another opportunity blooms. After closing a previous business, Mary and Clementina Okwese-Oyedele, sisters with a shared passion for beauty and design, embarked on a journey to redefine luxury with Elegant Faux Blooms. Their story is one of reinvention, resilience, and an unyielding pursuit of elegance.
Mary Okwese
After closing the doors to one chapter of my life just a few months ago, I was met with a moment of clarity—a realization that led to the birth of something truly beautiful. Elegant Faux Blooms came to life from a need to restrategize, reinvent, and ultimately rediscover the passion that had always been there, waiting to bloom.
I’ve always adored decorating—the way colors, textures, and forms can transform a space into a work of art. It became the clear choice for my next path, one that combined this passion with a new vision: to become the “Edible Arrangements” of faux floristry—a brand that takes luxury faux floral arrangements to lavish heights.
For me, faux florals aren’t just an artistic choice; they are a personal necessity. As someone who deals with environmental allergies, being in the same room as fresh flowers for an extended period has always been a challenge. My love for beauty was never bound by these limitations, though. Elegant Faux Blooms was born to bring opulence, creativity, and comfort together in a way that allows everyone to experience floral luxury—without compromise.
With every petal, every meticulously crafted bouquet, my goal is to bring you arrangements that echo nature’s beauty yet are forever enduring. My vision is to become an authority in faux floristry, delivering lush, luxurious arrangements for any occasion—whether it’s a grand celebration, an intimate dinner, or simply an indulgence for your home. Elegant Faux Blooms is where lavish meets sustainable, where every arrangement exudes the high-value, unapologetically opulent vibe that our clients deserve.
My journey has been about discovering elegance in resilience—a refined yet undeniable confidence that defines both our floral designs and our purpose. Here at Elegant Faux Blooms, we aren’t just creating arrangements; we’re crafting statements of unchanging beauty —because luxury, darlings, should last forever.
Clementina Okwese-Oyedele
After many years in education, Clementina continued to expand her skill set, adding diplomas in IT and bookkeeping to her repertoire. To others, it may have seemed like a departure from her roots; to Clementina, it was a natural progression. These skills weren’t just qualifications; they were tools that she would one day use to build and support a brand she wholeheartedly believed in—a brand that would redefine elegance.
When Mary, her sister and visionary founder of Elegant Faux Blooms, approached her with the concept of luxurious, lasting faux floral arrangements, Clementina recognized not just a beautiful idea but an opportunity to create something with depth, longevity, and sophistication. She saw how Elegant Faux Blooms could stand as a beacon of refined luxury in the world of decor, a brand that would transform spaces without ever needing to worry about wilting or waste.
As one of the key minds behind Elegant Faux Blooms, Clementina combines her analytical prowess with an eye for tasteful beauty. She is the steady force behind the scenes, ensuring that every aspect of the business is meticulously organized and that the brand runs with the seamless elegance it promises to its clients. Her work may not be in the spotlight, but every decision she makes leaves its mark on the brand’s foundation and growth. Her influence can be felt in each arrangement, each box shipped, and every decision made to maintain the brand’s refined elegance.
Elegant Faux Blooms is more than just a family business to her; it’s a statement of grace, resilience, and the beauty of precision. Together with Mary, Clementina has helped turn a shared vision into a reality—a brand that delivers elegance with every bloom, and a legacy that is as enduring as the flowers themselves.
“A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.”
– Zen Shin