Summer Florals – How to Incorporate Flowers Into Your Routine
Happy Summer (officially)! The flowers are at full bloom, and nature is at its most beautiful peak. With all the florals and greenery around us, incorporating it in our indoor spaces is a great idea. Floral, natural, or plant elements in a space are beneficial for mental health, physical health, and overall well-being; a great excuse for buying more plants! Here are some of our favorite recommendations on how to incorporate flowers into your routine and space:
Florals Beyond The Vase
When it comes to decor in the spring, there is no better use for flowers than to create a beautiful floral arrangement… or is there? Your florals don’t just have to stay stuck in a vase. In fact, there are many ways to decorate with flowers throughout your home! Try creating art with pressed flowers, creating floral wreaths, or even making dried petal Potpourri blends. These ideas can even double as gifts for your loved ones!
Edible Cocktail Garnishes
Every great cocktail needs an even greater garnish. Floral garnishes are a fun way to make your drinks more summery and fun. Try making your own decorating ice cubes with edible flowers. You can even create your own floral syrups to infuse cocktails with a light, floral taste. Bring your drinks a pop of color by adding crushed, dried petals to your rim salt or sugar. You can never go wrong with florals!
Natural Cleaning And Insect Repellant
With the warm weather, insects and pests often follow. While many of them are important for the environment, it is never fun to find one in your home. Rather than using toxic chemicals to get rid of or prevent them, use natural repellants! Using natural repellants in your home is safer for you, and can also refresh your space with lovely scents. Try lavender, citronella, marigolds, and other flower-based sprays or solutions. Marigolds are great natural repellants for those pesky summer mosquitoes!
Grow Your Own Garden
Spruce up your yard or patio space by creating your own flower garden. Whether you choose wild flowers, roses, daisies, etc., creating your own garden brings an extra visual element to your outdoor space. With natural bold colors, flower gardens double as natural beauty while serving the natural ecosystem around you! Taking care of your very own garden can also boost your mental health and improve your immune system!
Beauty and Wellness
When it comes to wellness, nothing is worse than toxic, chemical products that only harm you or your skin even more. Using natural elements can not only improve your routine, but benefit you in the long run. Relaxing with floral teas can bring you health benefits while also helping you to relax. Relax further with soothing floral scrubs, balms, and oils. You can even try incorporating dried petals and oils into a bath salt mixture for the ultimate floral experience.
Cooking With Florals
In that garden you’re growing, try planting a few edible options! Certain flowers can not only be repurposed for edible garnishes, but also to keep pests away from fruits and vegetables. You can use each of these elements to create garden-to-table salads, floral butters, and infused syrups. Many edible flowers are known for their flavor profiles – violets being sweet and nasturtiums tasting peppery – and are great for adding a dash of extra flavor!
Enjoy your summer season by appreciating the beauty of nature around you. Whether you bring that beauty into your home or allow it to flourish in your outdoor space, florals can be highly impactful elements. Try starting small by incorporating florals into a few areas of your routine and home space. A little can go a long way, but it is never a bad idea to add more natural elements. After all, nature is full of beauty!
