Enjoy One of Nature’s Greatest Gifts this Holiday Season

Envision this: Decadent shades of crimson and gold, cinnamon and pine. These shades encompass all that is the warmth of the up and coming holiday season. The atmosphere which you create in your home has a direct impact on the behavior of the people within it. Colors, in particular, have been shown through studies to impact moods. This is why many therapist offices will decorate in various shades of greens – A color proven to recharge, relax and bring balance to one’s psyche – While bright red sports cars cost more to insure, due to the fact that human reaction time becomes more instinctive, forceful and less analytical when they view this color.

Flowers have long been regarded as a highly effective mood enhancer, both through their vibrant colors and aromatic scents. With the holidays right around the corner, you may be starting to see grand displays of lights and decorations appearing throughout your neighborhood and may be thinking about what sort of decorations you should put in your own yard. Have you given any thought, however, to how you would like to decorate the inside of your home?

Many people wait until Spring to adorn their home with flowers because they represent new growth and vitality; however, flowers can make a stunning addition to your holiday decorations. Rich, warmly colored flowers can promote communication, energy and excitement. Colors like red possess the ability to subtly increase one’s heart rate, keeping one warmer through the chilly winter season.

Not only do the color of flowers have the subconscious power of impacting mood, but their delicate and aesthetic makeup promotes feelings of joy and appreciation. A study conducted by Rutger’s University in New Jersey found that flowers possess both an immediate impact on happiness as well as a positive long-term effect on mood. The study also found that flowers help make more intimate connections with family and friends. Perhaps this is why flowers have not only been a prominent centerpiece in art, but also an indicator of love and a gift for those who are healing.

Consider, therefore, the refined yet intense impact that a stunning arrangement of flowers could have on your home this holiday season! Warmly colored arrangements will complete your holiday ensemble, both as both a garnish and a centerpiece. A spectacular and lively addition to any theme, a variety of arrangements can be purchased through your local florist or online through websites such as http://www.carouselflowers.com. Let your home be a garden of love and gratitude this season through one of nature’s greatest gifts: the flower.

Enhance Your Home and Health With Indoor Plants

Something that never goes out of style is enhancing your interior design with the use of plants.  If

your home is not filled with beautiful plants, you are missing out on a number of physical and mental health benefits.  Not only do plants add beauty to your home, but studies show they have the potential to reduce stress, improve health, and enhance your mood.

At Carousel Floral Gifts and Garden, we believe there are a number of health benefits to having plants in your home.  Take a look at just some of the ways plants will improve your quality of life:

Better Breathing

It’s no surprise that increasing the amount of plants in your home will enhance your breathing.  Plants

continually undergo the process of photosynthesis, which absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.  With the right plant, you can bring fresh air to any space day or night. 

Improved Health

From adding a few plants to your home and office, you can benefit from improved health!  Plants release moisture to the air that decreases the onset of dry skin, sore throats, coughs, headaches and even high blood pressure.  Studies have also shown that adding plants to hospital rooms can improve the recovery rates of ill patients.

Cleaner Air

Your home is likely suffering from indoor pollutants like carbon monoxide, lead particles, mold or smoke.  A simple solution to air pollutants is the addition of indoor plants.  Plants are a great way to rid the air of pollutants and replace them with clean oxygen.

Increased Happiness

It may sound silly, but plants can improve your overall state of mind.  The added oxygen of plants is shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.  Plants are also shown to improve your mood, self-esteem and optimism!

If you’re interested in enhancing your home with plants, we recommend placing at least one potted plant or floral in each room.  At Carousel Floral Gifts and Garden, our inventory features a variety of flowers, orchid plants, blooming plants and green plants.  We are happy to provide custom arrangements and baskets that will bring life to any home!

To order your floral arrangement from Carousel Floral Gifts & Garden, visit our website or give us a call at 507-288-7800.