Good Moods Stem from Flowers

Have you ever noticed how your mood brightens when you spot a vibrant bloom or smell the sweet aroma of flowers? There's more to that feeling than just a beautiful sight, flowers have a special way of lifting our spirits and spreading joy.

Good moods, much like flowers, have their roots in nature. Flowers symbolize beauty, growth, and resilience, and these qualities are naturally linked to our health. When we surround ourselves with flowers or take a moment to appreciate their colors, textures and scents, it’s as if we’re tapping into a natural source of happiness.

The act of gifting or receiving flowers has been shown to trigger positive emotions and even reduce stress. Flowers have a natural ability to encourage mindfulness, helping us focus on the present moment and appreciate the little things. Simply being in the presence of flowers or nurturing your own garden can promote feelings of calm and contentment.

Just like a flower needs sunlight, water, and care to bloom, so do our moods. Sometimes, all it takes is a little nature’s touch to remind us that beauty and joy are all around us. So, let the flowers be your reminder to nurture your happiness, after all, a good mood is just a stem away.

May Articles of Interest

A Blushing Bride on Your Wedding

Protea Blushing Bride is one of the most sought after wedding flowers. These are truly one of a kind. Think of a tropical peony, and you get the protea Blushing Bride, which is actually a member of the Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa. Some call this beauty serruria Florida.

Pointed petals that range from ivory-white to pale green to pale pink, open to reveal a blush center, hint the name, Blushing Bride. Combine with cymbidiums and spider chrysants for a tropical bouquet or combine with ranunculus and orlaya flowers for a romantic bouquet.

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The Prototypical Protea

There are stunning flowers, and there are stunning flowers. The protea, also known as the sugarbush, belongs to the latter category. You’ve probably seen these whimsical flowers in stylish bouquets and centerpieces, where their unusual beauty draws you in for a closer look. There are more than 1,500 species of protea, which is native to New Zealand, Australia, South America, and South Africa (stateside, they’re grown in California and Hawaii). King Protea, the largest, is so bulbous, so heavy, it’s a wonder it doesn’t just tip right over.

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Pick of the Proteas

Proteas have existed for over 300 million years, making them one of the oldest groups of flowering plants in the world. Despite their ancient roots, they look beautifully modern in any garden. They’re also low care, make great cut flowers, are bird attracting and share the same care needs as our own Aussie natives. Discover the most popular protea varieties as well as their South African cousins - leucadendrons, leucospermum and serruria - below.

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Benefits of Having Flowers and Plants at Home

Certainly, we all like to receive flowers and be able to decorate each of our spaces, or even with plants, both for its delicate beauty or for its aroma, but did you know that not only serve as decoration? Having flowers or plants has many benefits, and of course when you know you will try to have them in your home and work more frequently.

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