Having trouble getting a room in your home to have that
certain charm you’re looking for?
Searching for that perfect painting, sculpture, or table lamp can
often be time-consuming, pricey, and/or lead to fights with your
spouse. But, one simple and often overlooked way to add harmony to
any room is with fresh cut flowers.
Flowers immediately draw attention and come in all sorts of
colors, shapes, and prices. Best of all, they offer a way to
change the look of a room every week. For example, if you want to
liven things up get some bright orange and yellow gerbera daisies.
If you want to create a romantic mood, go with traditional red
roses. For a more serene setting, purple trachelium or blue
hydrangea work well. Soft pastels can help create a caring,
nurturing atmosphere.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with more unusual flowers like
lisianthus, peonies, or ranunculus and see what works for you. A
“garden” bouquet consisting of many types of flowers can add a
country-like feel to a room while a “European-style” bouquet
of 2-3 types of flowers can add elegance and sophistication. Items
from around the house such as water pitchers, teapots, urns, and
oil and vinegar containers can serve as eclectic vases.
Americans have traditionally bought flowers only on special
occasions, while Europeans have long known that beauty like
flowers should be enjoyed regularly, not just when we have guests.
Not only do flowers add color and aroma to a living room, kitchen,
or dining room, they also lift our spirits and stimulate an
emotional response. New schools of thought such as “flower
therapy” suggest various color combinations help stimulate
memories and generally improve our moods. A study by Rutgers
University confirms that flowers do in fact make people happier,
even men!
If you don’t have the time to buy fresh flowers from
florists, pick some up on your trip to the supermarket. Or get
flowers from the grower on websites like www.beyondblossoms.com
, which ships FedEx so you don’t need to be home for
delivery. You’ll be surprised how just a few stems can go a long
way towards completing a room.
About The Author
Josh Grossman
http://www.beyondblossoms.com
josh@beyondblossoms.com
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