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If you don't consider yourself a morning person here is a solution. Reserch shows
that flowers might be the perfect pick-me-up for millions of Americans who do
not consider themselves “morning people.” Participants of a behavioral
study conducted by researchers at Harvard University and Massachusetts General
Hospital confirmed that they feel least positive in the early hours but reported
being happier and more energetic after looking at flowers first thing in the morning.
“The morning blahs, it turns out, is a real phenomenon, with positive
moods – happiness, friendliness and warmth, for example – manifesting
much later in the day,” says lead researcher Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D. “Interestingly,
when we placed a small bouquet of flowers into their morning routines, people
perked up.”
Kitchen is the place where we spend most of our waking time. Here are some
tips from New York City floral and garden designer Rebecca Cole, host of Discovery
Channel’s Surprise by Design. Cole suggests the following tips for experimenting
with color to trying new, dramatic styles to the creative use of containers.
Cut flower stems short and place flowers in interesting or everyday kitchen
containers such as tea tins, jelly jars, salt and peppershakers or even pretty
wine glasses. Pick something to match your personal style.
To make a big “wow” statement, choose lots of one type of flower.
Take off the leaves below the waterline and place them in a big jug, teapot,
coffee tin or water pitcher for a burst of cheer. Select surprising color combinations
to make a bold statement.
For example, try red and purple stems in grouped vases. Or, use monochromatic
flowers, from one color family, to create a simple, pleasing effect.
Choose citrus-colored flowers for a sunny feeling. Place a bud vase holding
a few stems of yellow and orange blooms inside a bowl filled with oranges. Or,
place a narrow vase of flowers inside a wider, but equally tall, vase. Fill
the larger vase with lemons or limes to surround the smaller vase for a fresh
look.
Play off of accent colors in your kitchen to bring a splash of color with flowers.
Look around and match flowers to decorative wall plates, placemats or curtains
to pull out key accent colors.
Line three bud vases or decorative bottles, low or tall, along the middle of
your kitchen table or along your sink for a fun, dramatic effect. It’s
also a great conversation starter when guests drop by.
Inspire neatness. Place flowers where kitchen clutter typically congregates
to prevent future messes from settling there.
“What could be simpler than bringing home a few blooms to brighten your
kitchen table and your mood?” says Cole. “Experiment, design and
smile.”
Order flowers online with Enchanted Flowers for all occasions!
Call 905-889-2538 to speak to a customer service representative or visit
our flower shop at 8199 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6
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