It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to spring.   Warm days and sunshine are just around the corner, but for the moment we are still caught up in the winter cold.  If you’re itching to inject a little bit of that spring feeling into your home, however, there’s a relatively easy way to do it.  Try treating yourself to some flowers.  After all, spring is the time when the earth is reborn.  Tiny buds dot every tree and blossoms push their way up through the cold ground.  So what better way to cure spring fever than to display the most iconic of spring symbols?

Flowers are not only pretty; they have actually been shown to elevate the mood.  Studies have shown that the mere presence of flowers in a space improves peoples’ sense of wellbeing.  So try these ideas to bring some spring into your space.

The next time you are at the grocery store, make sure and grab a bunch of flowers.  Grocery store flowers are often quite affordable and readily available, so don’t hesitate to grab a bouquet.  Try to avoid purchasing flowers that are displayed in front of a store near the street, however.  These flowers won’t stay fresh as long since they have been exposed to car exhaust and the elements.

Another great idea is to force blooms.  You can purchase bulbs (such as paper whites – a winter blooming favorite) or you can wait until the weather gets a wee bit warmer, and the buds are just starting to form on branches.  You can then “force” the bulbs to bloom, or the branches to blossom in the warmth of your home. Nothing says “spring” like blossoms on a branch.

So if you’re getting anxious for spring to arrive, don’t worry!  Just grab some flowers and bring the feeling of warm spring sunshine into your house.

~Wendy Hyde

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