The holiday season may be a wonderful time of year, but the fact that it takes place in the middle of winter is enough to dampen even the brightest spirits. It is hard to be cheerful and happy all the time when the snow is piling up outside your window and you have not seen the surface of your driveway in weeks. It may not be fair that the gloom of winter coincides with what should be one of the happiest times of the year, but you do not have to let it give you the winter blues. There are plenty of things you can do to chase away the chill of winter and brighten up your home - starting with the beauty and brightness of fresh flowers.
Bringing colorful fresh flowers into your home is one of the best ways to banish the winter blues and get ready for the warmer weather to come.
Here are some tips to rid yourself of the Winter Blues:
Pay It Forward! You can incorporate your floral creations into your overall decorating scheme, adding a few bright blossoms to your holiday gifts. Not only for you to forget the winter blues, but also for the person you are giving the gift to as well.
Play Dress Up! Dress up the fireplace mantel with a colorful vase or two. Adding a few bright red flowers and colorful greens is a great way to get your home ready for the holiday season.
Change it up! You do not have to limit your floral creations to red and green for the holidays. Adding a few colorful blooms in pastel shades and bright hues provides a wonderful contrast to the colorless winter landscape outside your window. Whether you choose an assortment of yellow, red and pink roses or a bouquet of mixed flowers, you can chase away the winter blues and brighten up your mood.
Create Dinner Art! If you are expected dinner guests for the holiday season, you can use fresh flowers to brighten up your table and make your whole home more inviting. Start with a clear glass vase, fill it with colorful marbles and stock it with your favorite fresh flowers. Just pick up a bouquet and let your creativity do the rest. In no time at all you will have a holiday centerpiece you can be proud of and one your guests are sure to love.
Flowers Everywhere! You do not have to limit your floral decorating to the dining room. A vase of fresh flowers placed on the windowsill will brighten your mood as you cook that special dinner, and an arrangement on the coffee table will make even the dullest living room come to life.
Outside is winter but inside is your own little spring paradise with fresh flowers!
With so many ways to use fresh flowers during the holiday season, there is no reason to let the cold of the season give you the winter blues. With a little bit of creativity and a few simple supplies, you can chase away the cold and enjoy the warmth only a beautifully decorated holiday home can bring.