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* Office: Any job is more enjoyable when
surroundings are cheerful and attractive, and what is more cheerful than cut flowers? Bring nature indoors and make yourself happier and healthier!
* Laundry Room: I can hear you now – NOT
laundry room, too!! Yes, even
laundry room can use a bit of sunshine. Rinse out an old bleach or detergent bottle, fill it with cut flowers and place it on your washing machine or shelf. It'll help lighten
load on washday!
* Staircase: Create a "stepped" effect with a series of flowers in interesting containers.
There is nothing wrong with tradition – a big floral arrangement on
dining room table is always a welcomed addition to
décor of
room. Fresh flowers, however, don’t have to stay in
dining room. Be creative! Think unique! Put them in all your nooks and crannies! And yes, even put them in your bathroom!
You Don’t Have to be a Floral Designer
You’ve been to
florist before and know that you can’t create
gorgeous centerpieces you find there, nor can you afford to buy them already made. Don’t worry! Simply buy some fresh flowers, take them home, and experiment. Anything that can hold water is a possibility for a flower arrangement.
* Water Pitchers
* Urns
* Pots
* Vases
* Bowls
* Watering Cans
* Soda Bottles
* Mason Jars
* Champagne Bottles
* Mugs
* Even a Child’s Plastic Cup
Once you have a few containers,
fun begins. Try filling a clear glass with flowers and fill with colored marbles. Create a cluster of different sized flower-filled bottles on a coffee table. Use bowls and shallow dishes for floating flower heads or petals and add floating candles for a bright and shining effect.
Mother Nature has created great beauty in flowers and you simply can’t go wrong. Develop your own personal style and taste by experimenting with different colors and types of flowers. Each week try a different look, color, or kind of flower.
The complementary colors of flowers can brighten any part of
house, from
kitchen to
family room to
bedroom. Expand your ideas to different areas throughout your home. The important thing is to have fun and enjoy.

Claire Bowes is a successful freelance writer and owner of 1st for Flowers where you will find further tips and ideas for Wedding Flowers and Flower Gifts