I can't think of too many people who don't like flowers. They can completely change the atmosphere of a room. Science is proving that flowers can affect our moods and even our productivity.
Unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy fresh flowers. If you have allergies, fresh flowers can be one of your worst enemies. They can also be quite expensive. But you don't have to give up the enjoyment and beauty of flowers altogether. You can opt for silk flowers. They are just as beautiful, come in almost as many varieties, and best of all-they're hypoallergenic and reusable.
You can find silk flowers in most craft stores and even some discount stores. They are quite inexpensive when you think of the long term possibilities. When you use silk flowers, you can create and recreate to your hearts content, using the same flowers over and over in different arrangements. They are also great for allergy sufferers. You can still make beautiful gifts with flowers-only you don't have to worry about pollen. This, I'm sure will be appreciated by those friends who are prone to “hay-fever attacks”.
There are numerous websites that you can visit and learn about floral arranging and craft making. A really cool site is silk-flower-smart.com - Here, you can learn for free, how to design everything from simple centerpieces to elaborate wedding bouquets. You can find all kinds of ideas there, as well as some links to other floral design and silk flower craft sites.
With all the free ideas and lessons available to us there's no reason not to have a house full of beautiful blooms to lift our spirits and compliment our décor. And remember, you can change your arrangements and designs as often as you wish.
Oh, one more thing. Cleaning silk flowers is really pretty easy. Just “dust” them with your vacuum cleaner or shake them gently to remove the dust. Mist them with a little of your favorite floral scented body splash if you want a fresh fragrance too.
Best wishes!
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.