There’s some exciting energy at the start of every new season. It’s optimistic and full of fresh starts, new produce at the farmers market, and different recipes to try. And it happens four times a year. The top of our seasonal lists always includes flowers.
Arrangements are always a thoughtful gift, whether it’s to someone special or yourself. Flowers are also a cost-effective way to switch things up in your home, whether its a seasonal altar, a centerpiece, or just a little something on your nightstand.
Florals evoke emotion. But some plants channel a specific mood, or an energy that helps kick that seasonal optimism into high gear. It’ll feel like you’re completely embracing your environment’s changes and flowing with nature, rather than rigidly set in the same way, day after day.
According to Jamie Lee McCormick, founder and genius behind The Flower Daddy, as we leave the warmer seasons, our fresh flower options decrease, but that doesn’t have to mean our vases collect dust in the cupboards, dormant until spring.
“My go-tos for the autumn season are always sunflowers and mums. Daisies. Lots of red, orange, and yellow flowers. I love even adding some oak leaves to fill it,” says McCormick. The grayer the skies, the deeper the warm hues, which sets a truly warming tone for your hearth or the rim of your bathtub.
In the wintertime? McCormick opts for “fresh pine all day, every day!” He loves having fresh pine throughout the holidays. The best part is that McCormick assures us that it’s super simple to get your hands on fresh pine. “You can go to a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s and grab a fresh pine wreath. It makes the house smell like magic.” He also loves a fresh pine garland, along with some poinsettias to brighten up the house.
By the time winter comes to an end, we’re ready for spring. Nothing says spring quite like an organic and rustic-looking twiggy branch from a cherry blossom tree. Get it while the buds are closed and stick it in the water with some seeded eucalyptus and perhaps a dramatic protea for balance, and wait for them to open up.
Cocksomb and bird of paradise are recommended for summer. Or, go classic and crisp with a single-flower bouquet of hydrangeas for volume. The strong aromas from these mini bouquets of their own are instantly mood-elevating. There are so many fresh sprigs of green to play around with in the summertime, so have fun finding what you like. It’s hard to create a “bad” bouquet, and there are so many pretty vessel options for any size bunch in any room in the house, so let your creative juices flow.
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