Scented flowers are appealing, but not at dinner table. Don’t put highly scented flowers on dinner table because their aroma can fight with food aromas. Some guests may even be allergic to strong scent as well. The scented hyacinths Sally was eyeing would not be good choices for dinner table.

Now you can eliminate a large range of flowers before you even get to store.

Remember, less choice means less stress.

2)White works with everything. White tablecloths work with every color of flower.

White taper candles work with every color of flower.

White or crystal candlesticks work with any color of flower.

And white flowers go with everything.

How easy could that be?

3)Decide on your color before you go shopping If you do want some color in your flowers, you already know that any color will go because of your white tablecloth and your white candles.

If you want color, select your color choices BEFORE you go shopping. Don't come home with a color that is lovely but doesn't work with your scheme. Making a color plan will really help you avoid stress at flower shop.

If your first color choice isn’t available when you get there, go to your second choice.

If you see some flowers you absolutely have to have, but they aren’t one of your choices, don’t change your whole plan for dining room table centerpiece. Just buy those must-have flowers to decorate your living room. Then go back to plan and select one of your color choices for dining room table.

So don’t be like Sally. Put three key flower-choosing secrets to work for you:

1)Remember that you shouldn’t choose tall or scented flowers for dinner table. 2)Remember that white goes with everything. 3)And if you want color in your flowers, choose one or two colors before you go to store, then stick with your choices, no matter how tempting other colors are.

Now you have maximized your chances of choosing right flowers, and minimized your stress while you shop.

P.S. Did you know that with just three basic centerpiece arrangements, you can cover almost every dinner party you give over a year? See how on Table Centerpiece page at www.thedinnerpartyplanningsite.com

As to claims of medicinal properties of Aloe plant, However, recent studies have taken folk uses of aloe and applied them in clinical studies. The results of these studies were impressive enough that aloe is a standard skin treatment for many burn victims. It is also recommended for its antiseptic properties for treating wounds, radiation burns, and many other afflictions of skin. It is quite likely that you will find an aloe product in your own doctor’s office, as well as your local hospital.

Studies in laboratory rats have shown that another of its uses, that of internal consumption to protect and nourish digestive system and vital organs, is not only effective, but is showing that it can actually extend life of lab rats ingesting aloe. Rats with aloe added to their diets show much less damage to vital organs at old age than do rats without it. Since many cultures around world ingest aloe regularly, this is of particular note, and thankfully studies are ongoing. When you need to use it medicinally, just remove a lower leaf from plant, slice it open, and apply gel on affected area. The magical uses of Aloe are not easily located. It is a feminine plant, and its planet is moon. Its element is water, and its powers are protection and luck. Aloe can be hung over home for good luck. Carry it with you to protect yourself against evil, or to protect yourself from clumsiness.