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Emotional Connections through Flowers: The Importance of Giving and Receiving
By Georgie Stanton The giving of flowers is a timeless gesture that has been used for centuries to communicate and connect with others. By sending flowers, you can show someone that you are thinking of them, and offer appreciation and/or thanks. You are making an intentional effort to express your emotions and connect withRead more
Why are red roses considered romantic?
Throughout history, the red rose has stood for passion, love, and romance. It’s probably one of the most recognisable symbols in the world and is nearly synonymous with Valentine’s Day. But why? Why is this particular flower so universally associated with love? The answer lies in its history – and it’s a fascinating one! Read more
How helping others ended up being the key to helping myself
Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is combatting anxiety and depression with gratitude and contribution. From personal experience, I know that when anxious thoughts are plaguing my mind, I’m very much focused on myself. When I am able to switch these thoughts to something outside of myself, I’m able to pull theRead more
4 Must-Have Christmas Gifts for Flower Lovers
Not sure what to get the flower lover in your life? Whether your loved one is a fully-fledged florist or just has a passing interest in hobby arranging, we’ve got something for everyone this Christmas. Keep scrolling to check out some of our top picks for giving Bloom this festive season! Feed YourRead more
10 Super Easy Ways To Positively Impact Your Mental Health
If you’ve been around Bloom for any length of time, you’ll know how seriously I take mental health. After suffering through periods of intense struggle with my own mental health, I found the meditative state that flower arranging created to be a way for me to heal on my own terms. But it wasn’t justRead more
Feed Your Soul: Why Flowers Help Us Feel Connected
‘Surround yourself with people who give you energy.’ – Dr. Tererai Trent I love this quote from Dr. Trent. It’s often said in self-help teachings that there are people in our lives who give us energy, and there are those who suck that energy right out of us. I certainly try to surround myselfRead more
Flower Therapy: What is it?
Flowers have a really high vibrational energy. It’s what makes us feel so good when we’re around them, and it’s why I love incorporating flowers and arranging into my meditation practice. What I refer to as flower therapy in my courses and books is actually referring to the act of meditation while flower arranging.Read more
5 Ways That Flowers May Improve Your Mental Health
Do flowers really have the power to make us happy? According to behavioural research from Rutgers University, it would seem so. A study was conducted in 2004 by Dr Jeanette Haviland over a ten month period to explore the link between flowers and life satisfaction. Findings showed that flowers were a natural moderator of moodsRead more
4 Reasons Why Floristry Should Be Your Next Hobby
Have you ever looked in a florist’s window and thought, I wish I could do that? Or perhaps you’ve tried your hand at creating a bouquet yourself and wondered why it doesn’t look quite right? While it may seem pretty straightforward to stick a few flowers in a vase, there’s actually a thought processRead more