February is one of our favorite months because it highlights love, romance and beautiful gifts - something we focus on all year! To spread love you must live it and that means making your home a soothing, inviting and comforting place. Here are some of our favorite home accents that make us feel warm & fuzzy! 1. Fresh flowers and plants. Fresh flowers in the home bring energy, color and vibrance to your space. Green plants actually can increase oxygen levels and purify the air. Plants also release moisture vapor, which increases the humidity in the air around them, helping decrease dry skin & throats. 2. Surround yourself with art. Home is where the art is! You don't have to spend a lot of money on art, just pick pieces that are important to you. What's the piece you see when you walk in the front door? Does it make you feel welcomed, relaxed and comfortable? Choose artisan pieces that you're connected to in some way. Collecting art pieces from your travels will always remind you of these journeys that you loved. 3. Add color. We all have a color that makes us feel good. Each color brings a different energy to a space. Yellows usually add radiance, greens spur growth and flexibility, reds welcome prosperity, and oranges bring warmth and cheer. There are so many meanings to color but start with your own favorite colors. 4. Add soft materials. We love the modern world and it's hard edges but don't be afraid to add blankets, soft pillows or a plush throw rug. Touching soft objects increases our sense of comfort and security - studies show ;-) 5. Light candles. Candles are romantic, add ambient light and are just plain sexy. Light scented candles in the bathrooms, bedrooms and in living spaces where food is not being served. Use unscented candles in your dining areas. 6. Use mirrors. Decorators use mirrors to magnify natural light and add room to a space. If you have flowers or a plant in front of a mirror that image is enhanced. Put a favorite vase or bowl in front of a mirror to enhance so you see even more of something you love! 7. Get creative. Make things yourself. It can be a serious or fun hobby. Pottery, watercolors, amateur photography. Surrounding yourself with things you made elicits pride and self-love. Find your inner artist! Enjoy this month of love! Here are some of our favorite things to bring it year round in small ways to our home:
Hearts dishes or vases Tealights - lots of them! Mini vase - small enough for just a couple blooms There's a reason why we make beautiful vases - we love flowers! They look good, they smell good and there is something about bringing nature inside that just feels good. Our indoor spaces are both big and small and there's a floral statement that is just right for every corner of your home. We're here to share some of our favorites. Small & Single Some blooms are pretty enough on their own, and it just takes one - especially if you are filling a small space like a bathroom counter, or a guestroom night stand. Fragrant blooms are perfect here because a single stem will infuse a subtle scent to keep spaces smelling fresh. Our favorites include Tuberose, Roses, Lilacs and Jasmine. Shown here: Mini Vases in Zig Zag & Swirl Blooms & Greens Sometimes it's as much about the blooms as the beautiful greens that make them pop. Think of it like accessories that make an outfit. This is also a great way to break up store-bought bouquets into 2 or 3 more vases for placement in other rooms. Greens can be purchased from the florist or can be taken right from your own yard! Our favorites include Eucalyptus, Bells of Ireland, several kinds of fern, and grasses. Tall & Dramatic You want a statement piece - it's an occasion or event where guests are greeted with a dramatic floral wow! This can be the centerpiece on a table, a pop in a hallway or a colorful welcome in an entryway. Think long stalks and colorful blooms mixed with greens. Our favorites include Gladiolus, Snapdragons, Calla Lilies and Peonies. Shown here: Leaf Glass Vase in 12 in, 16 in, & 20 in. Care & Cutting of Your Stems
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