I am a huge topiary fan. I absolutely love them, especially Boxwood.
Well I have been on the hunt for the perfect topiarys for the fireplace and was having SUCH a hard time. I fell in love with the ones that were sold at Restoration Hardware, but could not bring myself to spend $40 for one 16" Topiary (See that tiny little guy? Ya, he's $40):
Soooo, I have been looking and looking. Looked at Home Goods, Pier One, a few boutiques in our area, and etc. I cannot stand when they look artificial.
Then I had a break through! I went to good ol' Meijer with my mom one weekend and just happened to walk by the flower section. You will NOT believe what I found.
The EXACT same topiary as Resto. It is preserved Boxwood in the same exact pot. I honestly believe they are using the same vendor to import these. The best part, $25 dollars!!!! They have a pretty good selection as well, different sizes and shapes. They are called the "Preserved Greens Collection" and can be found in the artificial floral section.
Happy Shopping!