The big holiday celebrations are just around the corner now, and thoughts are turning to gifts, food, and decorating. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa; you don’t have to get stuck in the same rut you may have been in for years when it comes to appropriate gift giving and decorating.
Every year the holidays roll around the corner and there are a handful of people you would love to send a gift to but just don’t know what to send. There are also a handful that deserve a special thank you for all of their hard work. If nothing else the holidays present a great opportunity to creatively decorate the house.
Cure your holiday gift giving blues by giving flowers. There are so many great varieties available during the fall and winter. Some pretty Christmas favorites include: Tulips, Hyacinths, Poinsettias, and Narcissus. You are sure to stand out by sending that special someone a bouquet of holiday blooms.
There are countless ways to utilize flowers this holiday season. Place a live flower arrangement on the table for a centerpiece; nothing says elegance like live flowers. You don’t have to confine yourself to the traditional red either. Think of a white and green centerpiece made up of white tulips and evergreen boughs for a beautiful winter tablescape. Or for a more unique look, try an arrangement using flowers and live succulents. With proper care your arrangement will last quite a long time. Use winter roses in your Christmas tree: Try pink rather than red. Put Paperwhite Narcissus in a blue vase on your Hanukah table. Use greenery in abundance for your Kwanzaa party. And, of course, you can place live poinsettias in the wreath hanging on your front door.
A creative way to use the famous white holiday lights is to incorporate them with fresh flowers. You can never have too many lights or flowers; make sure to pick up an abundance of each! Try placing live flowers and festive candles in the bathroom for a unique decoration. And finally, everyone needs a colorful potted plant on their desk at work to brighten up their day.
Just about everyone associates greenery with the holidays. Decorated Evergreens, boughs of holly, and garlands are all quite popular during the holiday season. The possibilities are endless; colorful blooming flowers can be used to dress up any type of greenery. Don’t forget the wonderful aroma put off by flowers too. Imagine the combination of fresh blooming flowers with the scent of evergreen. Your home’s decorations are bound to be remembered for years.
When it comes to gift giving this holiday season don’t settle for less. Try using colorful live flowers or greenery to lift one’s holiday spirit, say thank you, or even as decoration in your own home!
