All in “Wellness”
Did you know the third Monday in January has been named Blue Monday?
What is Blue Monday you may be wondering. It’s a day that is supposedly the …
Intuitively we know flowers make us happy. Scientific research backs that up. Flowers boost our mood, brighten our environment, improve our sleep, decrease our anxiety, increase our productivity and strengthen our memory. Flowers make life happier and healthier.
Here’s something interesting to think about. Flowers are often seen as something for special occasions. But scientific studies have proven over and over that flowers make us happier and healthier. So why are they not something we have in our lives on a regular basis?
I’ve spent years collecting information on all things floral. I’ve learned all about edible flowers, flower arranging, travel destinations with a flower focus, the language of flowers, flowers in art, music and literature, and how to care for flowers. But by far, the most important thing I’ve learned is that flowers have a positive impact on our well-being.
Welcome to my shortest blog post ever! It may be short, but it’s meaningful. Here is my best tip on how to effectively use flowers to decrease anxiety and stress.
Calm down! Sound familiar? In a busy and stressful life, I think we’ve all felt like there are times when we just need to calm down. The good news is, flowers can help us.
Scientific studies prove flowers positively impact our well-being in many ways, and one of those ways is by …
Allergy sufferers don’t despair. You may have thought you were doomed to a flowerless life, but fortunately, that’s just not true. There are many varieties of flowers you can enjoy without suffering the …
I’m very excited to introduce ‘Bloom’ - a series of workshops hosted by my two daughters and myself .
These workshops are designed to give you low-effort practices that will help you to flourish.
Our first workshop will focus on how to practice stress relief and resilience through …
Wednesday February 17, 2021, is Random Acts of Kindness Day..
There are thousands of ways you can show kindness to others, but I’m going to focus on acts of ‘floral’ kindness.
I’ll give you some ideas for what you can do on February 17th, as well as ways you can continue with floral acts of kindness throughout the year.
Then I’ll share a list of …
It’s winter, and during these shorter, colder, darker days, we can sometimes start to feel a little bit down. An easy and affordable way to boost our mood is with flowers.
For centuries people have intuitively known that flowers have a positive impact on our emotions. Having fresh flowers in your home and workplace is a …
Scientific research has proven flowers can strengthen our memory. The vibrant colours and enticing fragrance they have affect our senses so strongly they create memories that can be recalled decades later.
My first flower memory is of sweet peas growing in our garden. That may have happened as a child, but …
Whether you work from home, have a corner office, or share a communal space, there are multiple benefits to having flowers in your work environment. You may think that something as simple as a couple of flowers couldn’t possibly make a difference. But you’d…
To have a successful business, you need a happy productive work force. Something as easy and affordable as adding a few fresh flowers to your workplace sets the right tone.
Maybe you have …
Science has proven over and over again that flowers make us happier and healthier. They lift our spirits both immediately and long-term.
In the past few years I’ve learned a lot about ….
“Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Hans Christian Anderson
Wise words from Hans Christian Anderson. Intuitively we know that flowers make us happy. Scientific research backs that up. Flowers boost our mood, brighten our environment, improve our sleep, decrease our anxiety, increase our productivity and…
Ahhhh……bedtime. The end of a long hectic day. Time to completely wind down and fall into a long deep sleep. You snuggle into bed and ‘ping’ your eyes are wide open. What happened? You’ve had a busy day, you’re tired out, you welcome sleep – but
How did you feel when you woke up this morning? Did you drag yourself out of bed, not quite awake yet? Were you a little bit grumpy? Did you stumble into the bathroom, splash some water on your face, and still feel groggy? If you did, I
Flowers are good for the soul! They’ve stood the test of time, across all cultures, proving that they’re something we need in our lives. That’s right – we need flowers!
The heart of The Floral Prescription is the restorative nature of flowers on our mental, physical and emotional well-being. Science proves that flowers make our lives happier and healthier. Up until now you may have thought of flowers as an indulgence, only for special occasions - but with all the positive benefits flowers have on our well-being, they should be thought of as
2025 is rolling right along and we’re about to find ourselves springing into March! This month's blog post is focused on connections and collaborations. I will (of course) be combining the topic with…