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A study was conducted on seniors to explore the effects flowers would have on those who experience different living situations and life changes.

Prevention in a budvase...

1. Flowers Decrease Depression. Study participants showed a significant increase in happiness and positive moods when flowers were present.

2. Flowers Refresh Recent Memory. Seniors performed higher on everyday memory tasks and experienced enriched personal memories in the presence of flowers.

3. Flowers Encourage Companionship. Seniors who received flowers re-engaged with members of their communities and enlarged their social contacts to include more neighbors, religious support and even medical personnel.

Instinct tells us that flowers lift our spirits, but, their effects on seniors are especially profound, if not surprising. Happier people live longer, healthier lives and are more open to change, with a small dose of nature, (like flowers) and can do a world of wonder for our well-being as we age.

BUY FLOWERS - KEEP SMILING!

Women's Day magazine encourages women to treat themselves to flowers because research shows they will keep you smiling for several days!

The Gift of Roses!

June is Rose Month!

The gift of roses can be the perfect way to convey emotion….go ahead, express yourself!

Red: Love, Respect

Pink: Perfect Happiness, Grace and Joy, Please believe me

Dark Pink: Thankfulness

Yellow: Joy, Friendship
White: Innocence and Purity, I am worthy of you, you're in heavenly

Peach: Modesty

Orange: Fascination

Lavender: Enchantment

Red and White together: Unity

Sending a dozen roses: Gratitude

Sending two dozen roses: Congratulations

Sending fifty roses: Unconditional Love

Sending colors of emotion!

What color are you feeling?
Discover the colors of emotion…


Need a Hug?
Arrangements in pastel shades make one feel safe, snug and loved.
Soft yellows, pinks, aqua, and peaches would make a nurturing
Bouquet for anyone who would benefit from a warm, loving embrace.

Feeling Fun Loving?
Whimsical arrangements are perfect for the free spirited and fun loving! Bold, contrasting primary colors, reds, blues and yellow as well as secondary colors, purples, greens and oranges, set a delightful tone and is received with pure glee!

Want Romantic?
Expressions of love and admiration are best suited with a blend of delicate warm and cool colors such as lavenders and pinks. Intimacy, relationships and comfort is captured with this blend.

Seeking Relaxation?
Tranquil describes the peaceful color scheme of clear light shades of greens, misty blues and other cool colors. Perfect for those seeking comfort from life’s stressful situations.

Feeling Passionate?
Anytime you want to feel magnetic, the rich luxurious color combinations of robust reds, purples, pinks and gold set the mood for sophisticated, passionate and even seductive settings.

Flower Givers Perceived As Successful And Caring

Research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to others gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotional intelligent people.

Flowers create instant delight and happiness, and increase enjoyment and life satisfaction. Upon receiving a gift of flowers, female study participants responded with true smiles and reported positive moods that lasted for days. The presence of flowers also led to increased contact with family and friends.

Flowers have evolved to activate positive emotional responses from people, having the potential to put a smile on our face and sway our opinion of a friend, colleague or loved one. That's pretty powerful!

Gift recipients experience compelling connections with givers, and the positive link is particularly evident in the exchange of flowers. CEO's and leadership teams at some of the world's top global companies, will see powerful implications of gratitide and appreciation.

A simple call to the florist can make a big impact beyond conventional gifting occasions. Some favorite, unexpected gifting opportunities include surprise recognition for a job well done; an "I miss you" gift for an out-of-town family member, and a simple gesture of "thanks for having us" upon visiting a friend's house.

A successful person is not nescessarily someone with a lot of money and material goods, but rather someone who is in tune with people and knows how to touch their hearts. Not much besides flowers evokes such positive feelings and perceptions for both the giver and the recipient.

Send us your comments and let us know what you think on the power of giving flowers and if you have been on the receiving end of someone's thoughtfulness and generosity.