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March 18, 2020 · 10 Comments

How Flowers Bring Joy and Calm

Life Series· Spring

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During this turbulent time, it’s nice to check in and stop to smell the flowers.

Green hydrangeas with tulips.

My kids are both in Maui right now with their dad and I’m just counting the hours until they are home tonight!! I’ve been practicing yoga, meditating, trying to keep busy 😬. As I was preparing to self-isolate with them for 14 days upon their return, I kept passing beautiful spring flowers in the grocery store. I didn’t think I’d need them but then I thought why not? Now is the time to enjoy the flowers while I’m stuck at home!

It’s time for our monthly series on this third Thursday of the month, Simply Home Series, and this month it’s all about spring flowers. Be sure to visit my blogger friends at the end of this post – Maison de Cinq, Thistlewood Farms, Tidbits, Seeking Lavender Lane, Shades of Blue Interiors. Our goal is to inspire you and take a break from the news you are constantly bombarded with (of course the news is for good reason!) and be inspired to check in with yourself and make sure that YOU are doing okay. These spring flowers are a sign of beauty, calmness and joy that remind us to take some time to ‘stop and smell the flowers’ even though we are living in turbulent times.

Be sure to visit my friends at the end of the post to see their spring flower inspirations.

grocery store flowers

Sometimes we only buy flowers when we are having guests over or when there is a celebration. Maybe you feel there has to be a reason to buy flowers. Well I’m telling now you don’t need a reason or an occasion. You can buy them for yourself! I’m enjoying these flowers now just because.

And I love buying flowers from the grocery store because they are inexpensive and you can make a beautiful bouquet with just about any type of flower.

colour block arrangement

I love to colour block my flower arrangements by grouping flowers together in the same colour or type.

I found some green hydrangeas and a tulips that were on sale at a good price. I got two bundles of the green hydrangeas and three bundles of tulips.

Flowers in plastic wrap sinking in a white sink.

First, remove the elastic bands and plastic wrap from around your bundles.

Cut the stems down to fit your vase. Cut under running water.

Fill your vase with floral food and water.

Cutting stems off flowers.

I added green hydrangeas first as they were the biggest ones, then in blocks I added the tulips.

Hydrangeas in a vase on a kitchen counter.

I picked up tulips in two different colours then mixed them up. I took one bunch and stuck it in the vase. I did this again two more times around the hydrangeas.

Someone putting tulips in a vase for flower arranging.

And that’s it! I like how the tulips are ‘hugged’ by the hydrangeas.

Shot of flower bouquet from above.

I’m sending these flowers to you virtually along with big hugs. I hope you stay safe and well, my friends.

Tulips with framed art behind on wall.

Check out how my friends are sharing their spring flowers today. As a small online business, we truly appreciate you reading our posts!

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How Flowers Add Joy & Peace.
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Maison de Cinq: Decorating with Flowers on a Budget

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  1. Sheila says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:17 am

    I totally know where you’re coming from with the kids. I was feeling incredibly worried and unsettled until they were all home with me!

    Love your beautiful flowers Jamie – here’s to a pretty spring full of flowers – even if we are hunkered down for awhile 🙂

    Sheila
    xo

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    • Jamie says

      March 30, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Sheila! I’m so glad they finally got home to me so I can breathe!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Cami says

    March 19, 2020 at 11:45 am

    Hope your babies make it safe and sound to you! Such a beautiful inspiring post Jamie! Thanks for the eye candy! Hugs!

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    • Jamie says

      March 30, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Cami!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. KariAnne Wood says

    March 21, 2020 at 9:37 am

    Love this friend! What a wonderful, encouraging post. You are such an inspiration!

    Happy day!
    karianne

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    • Jamie says

      March 30, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Karianne!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    March 27, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    I always buy flowers when I buy groceries but the stores are running low right now. They tell me that their warehouses are full of food and they have no room for flowers…..

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 30, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Oh so sad 🙁 Flowers always cheer me up.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Milla from Sukhi says

    March 30, 2020 at 2:13 am

    Love this article. At this time when going out and enjoying the nature can be limited, it feels so important to bring beautiful details to home. And what could bring more joy than fresh flowers!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 30, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      I agree! Thanks Milla.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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