Spice Up Your Living Space With Flowers
Do-it-yourself home improvement is all the rage these days. Just
flip on the television and you're sure to run across a program
to teach you everything from how to paint a room to how to
replace your shower stall. But, let's face it, even if you make
those home improvements yourself, they can be quite costly. I've
got a great solution that's far less expensive than a complete
home makeover--flowers!
When you think about homes you've been in that you found truly
appealing and welcoming, you probably noticed small touches that
you recognized as perfectly fitting the style and personality of
the person who lived there. Those small touches made that space,
no matter how big or small, belong to its occupants. Flowers can
do the same for you.
Depending on their color, type, and arrangement, flowers can
express anything and any style. Which of these fits you or the
mood you'd like your home to convey?
Soft and natural: Loose arrangements in bowls or vases
consisting of flowers of just one color or of many colors will
achieve a very natural feel. Calm: Scientific studies have
proven that the color blue produces a calming effect. Blues that
mimic the colors of the sea and sky best achieve this feeling.
Sensational and spirited: Choose bright colors like orange, red,
and vibrant yellow. Outdoorsy: Combine flowers with seasonal
grasses, leaves, or branches in a basket or clay pot.
Your florist can help you to accomplish any look or mood you
desire. Even if your goal is just to fill up one of those large,
empty, awkward spaces in your home, your florist can help you
pick the perfect tall or full blooming shrub or arrangement of
branches.
There's no need for you to put an enormous amount of thought
into exactly what you want in your floral arrangement, just what
you want from it. If you have a specific goal in mind and can
describe that goal to your florist, he or she can create exactly
what you need. There's no need to provide details about which
flowers you want or even exact colors. Instead, talk to your
florist about your favorite colors and color themes in your
home. Ask to see pictures of floral arrangements and discuss
which ones match your style. Your florist can keep your likes
and dislikes on file. Then, you can arrange to have flowers
delivered at regular intervals so that your home always has your
personal touch.