National Flower Day is celebrated on the 21st March across the Northern Hemisphere, heralding the start of Spring and the blossoming of some of the country’s most beautiful native flowers.
And while it might feel remiss of us to mention this at the beginning of October, we do so for a reason; autumn has just begun in earnest, and we’re almost as far as we could be from Spring, both looking backwards and going forwards. What better excuse, then, to furnish your home with flowers and houseplants, to lift the mood as nights draw in?
Or, even better, why not gift a loved one a bouquet, to show that you care and to remind them that whilst Spring may be far away, they are never far from your thoughts.
Phew, is someone cutting onions? It’s all got a bit soppy in here. But if simple sentimentality wasn’t enough of a motive, then perhaps these will be; here are 7 reasons to buy a bouquet for a loved one today.
TO SAY SORRY
Did you have a big fight with your loved one? If so, you might find it hard to say the words ‘I’m sorry’ to them. Elton John had it right, after all.
There may be times when you’re aware that you’re in the wrong, and a verbal apology can be challenging or simply not pack the necessary resonance. This is where sending flowers comes in handy; doing so can be used to express regret or to reopen a new avenue of communication with a loved one with whom you’ve had a falling out.
TO SHOW SYMPATHY
When a friend or family member has lost a loved one or something unexpected has happened to someone close to their heart, buying flowers can be a way to express your condolences.
Receiving flowers can often provide comfort in a situation where words alone are not enough. As the guys at Bouqs, who offer flower delivery in Seattle, tell us, flowers are a thoughtful way to ‘’express compassion and kindness’’ and can ‘’help console a loved one during a difficult time.’’
TO EXPRESS ONE’S LOVE
Giving flowers to a loved one, whether a girlfriend, a spouse, a parent, or a friend, is a great way to communicate your feelings without having to repeat those often overused three words. Instead, a thoughtful gesture of a bouquet shows you’re thinking of someone and that you love them without having to resort to cliched utterances.
TO MAKE A LOVED ONE SMILE
Is someone in your life feeling lonely? Has a friend or family member been suffering from stress? A sniff of a flower’s sweet fragrance could lift a loved one’s spirits and make them feel better. As clichéd as it may sound, you can be the rainbow in their cloud by giving flowers.
In fact, scientific studies have long pointed to the power of flowers, crediting them with being able to lift our mood and brighten our day. What a beautiful gift that would be.
Sometimes, words just aren’t enough. This is when flowers can play the role of bringing warmth and comfort to someone’s life. Offering a loved one flowers alone can be a way to boost their spirits and bring positivity into their life.
TO EXPRESS KINDNESS
In the Buddha’s words, ‘’If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change’’.
And with the gift of a single bouquet, you can lift someone’s day, whether they’re a co-worker, a sibling, or anyone else who’s close to your heart. Doing so is the ultimate act of selflessness and kindness, and what better reason than that is there?
TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY
If you have a friend, family member or loved one who is struggling with writer’s block, a lack of inspiration or are having issues with productivity in their new home office space, then a gift of flowers may inspire a new outlook in them.
In fact, according to the guys at Office Inspiration Magazine, ‘’The greener our workplace, the better for us’’, citing studies that point to the suggestion that ‘’Not only do office plants have health benefits, they also heighten our sense of well-being and lead to higher productivity.’’
As we stare into a bare, unfurnished room and feel sapped of all inspiration, we couldn’t agree more with this statement.
TO CELEBRATE AN OCCASION
Finally, and perhaps the most common reason for people to send flowers, is to celebrate an occasion. Whether a friend’s birthday or a cousin’s wedding is coming up, buying flowers is never a bad idea, as the gift of a bouquet brings a transient, temporary lift ideal for commemorating a special, one-of-a-kind day.
And now, we’re celebrating the end of this article with a trip to our local florists. Care to join us?