I have a confession to make. I think I've lost the fight on the homefront.
My wife brought home a fake wreath the other day. Despite my protesting, it matches the kitchen paint!
Finally she seeked the reason behind my disdain. When I tried to explain my reasoning, I got the response, "whatever". All of a sudden, my disdain for plastic plants is turned on me and I'm left to consider my accrual of empty beer bottles. Since I'm not willing to go cold turkey, I suppose it's a fair cop.
Nonetheless, I plan on stocking our windows full of live ones once our finances simmer down a bit. (April is a bad month for us in the US...taxes, insurance renewal, and the usual rent and bills)