While nothing can make the leaves on the calendar go by faster, welcoming the leaves of flowers into your home can brighten your mood, make you feel better and create a warm and welcoming environment inside your home and out. If you want to get a jump start on the spring season to come, these ideas can help you get ready for a new and warmer day. Flowers have the ability to turn even the darkest and coldest day around and give your home a more cheery look.
Fill Up Your Wall Sconces
In medieval times wall sconces were used to light the way through dark castles and dank passageways. Castle keepers would use the sconces to hold the torches that served as artificial light in those days.
These days wall sconces are purely decorative, and they are a great way to bring fresh flowers into your home. Fill the empty sconces with a bouquet of fresh flowers, or thread a single blossom around an existing electric candle. You will instantly dress up your home for the cost of a few flowers.
Dress Up Your Mantel
If you have a fireplace in your home, your mantel serves a practical purpose, but it can also be part of your home décor. If your mantel is purely decorative, it can be the perfect venue for your favorite flowers.
If you want to make flowers the centerpiece of the mantel in your living room or bedroom, try placing a large vase in the exact center. Frame the vase with an assortment of family photos and other mementoes for a stylish and elegant look.
If you prefer to accent your mantel with flowers, a few carefully placed bud vases should do the trick. You can create a symmetrical look by placing a vase at each end, or create a more eclectic display with an add number of vases placed at random.
Set a Better Table
The holiday centerpiece is a staple of the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, but you do not have to wait for a special occasion to dress up your dining room with flowers. Whether you take a crafting class and create a homemade centerpiece or choose a serving tray with an inset vase, you can incorporate fresh flowers into every meal and set a more elegant table.
These ideas may not make spring get here any sooner, but they can make the long dark nights of winter easier to bear. Filling your home with fresh flowers is the perfect way to bring the beauty of nature indoors as you get ready to welcome the warmer weather to come.
Liven up your office
Doesn't matter if your office is at home or at your work place, flowers bring in the spirit of spring, brightening up your spaces. You might not want to place a large bouquet of flowers on your desk, but a stunning vase with a simple bouquet can really dress up your office. Flowers are know to stirring up the creative juices, which could be helpful for work.
These ideas may not make spring get here any sooner, but they can make the long dark nights of winter easier to bear. Filling your home with fresh flowers is the perfect way to bring the beauty of nature indoors as you get ready to welcome the warmer weather to come.