3 Ways to Fight the Post-Holiday Blues

Now that the holidays are over, the battle against the winter doldrums begins for many people. The colorful decorations and bright lights come down, making the home feel dark and empty. You've also been floating with anticipation for several weeks, and now there is nothing to look forward to. Combined with gray skies and frigid temperatures, it's no wonder the post-holiday blues are so common.

 Here are some ways to slide back into reality without it bringing your down:

1. Give your home a fresh look. After you've un-decked the halls, you'll have a fresh perspective of your home's interior. Re-arrange your furniture for a refreshing start to the new year. Paint a room, or take advantage of January sales and buy yourself new throw pillows or a new rug. It's amazing how far $50 can go to change the look of a space.
2. Plan a party. Our calendars have been packed with fun things to look forward to for the last six weeks, and now it's back to the daily grind. The Super Bowl is the only event on the horizon, and to many of us, who cares? Plan an intimate party with your best friends to share your holiday memories. Give it a theme - like a winter luau - for more interest and fun.
3. Bring home flowers. Flowers fight depression and chase away anxiety. A Harvard study has proven that simply having flowers in the rooms in which you spend the most time will lift your mood, and that you'll feel more positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic. You don't have to break the bank to enjoy this affordable luxury; Cactus Flower always offers a $10 bouquet of a featured flower, and all you need to do is drop it into a vase. This January, the Fresh Ten offer is 10 tulips for just $10. Watch our Fresh Ten Film for tips on how to enjoy them at home.

Make it a White Christmas: White Hydrangea for $10!

OK, the chances of a white Christmas in the Valley of the Sun are pretty slim, but you CAN make your own white Christmas on your dining table or fireplace mantel using our December Fresh Ten special: Three stems of white hydrangea for just $10.

 Hydrangea are extremely easy to work with and don't require a lot of "extras" to make a beautiful arrangement. We give some examples below of DIY hydrangea centerpieces for the holidays.

Idea #1: Simply place all three stems in a vase you have at home. In this example, we used a 5" cube. (We wrapped a stem of curly willow into the inside of the vase to create a "grid" to secure the hydrangea  stems first.) Voila! You have an elegant, snowy centerpiece for $10.

Idea #2: You can easily add a pop of color to your arrangement using red roses, tulips, or other red flowers. Simply insert them right into the head of the hydrangea.

Idea #3: If you want to give it more of a Christmas feel, add some Christmas greenery from your Christmas tree, or pick some up at our store when buying your Fresh Ten bunch.

Idea #4: Another way to add color to your arrangement is with ribbon. Make loops of the ribbon with wire picks.


Insert three or more of them in the hydrangea for a festive touch.

Idea #5: We love this hydrangea display. Isn't it breathtaking? Would you believe that there is NOTHING else to these centerpieces than hydrangea? There are four stems in each vase, so this would require four Fresh Ten bunches. That's only $40 for an amazing centerpiece display.

 

Idea #6: Finally, if you REALLY want to get creative, why not fill water glasses, cubes, small vases, or any clear container with cranberries and water, and then top it with a stem of your hydrangea and holly? Talk about festive! Your guests will be so impressed that you did this yourself.

 

We hope that these ideas have given you inspiration to make your own Fresh Ten arrangement this holiday season. Click here for your nearest Cactus Flower store and pick yours up today!

Find Your Inner Elf at Tinsel Training!

Our favorite time of year is here again: Tinsel Training! Join us this season for a night of learning and merriment. Choose any or all of our three workshops this year, and bring a friend!

Class details are below. Click here to register.

SAVE THE DATE: November 18 is our Holiday Open House!

November 18, 5-8PM

Scottsdale store

10822 N Scottsdale Rd

Wine and hors d'oeuvres

Live caroling by Pinnacle High choir

Free decor demonstrations

20% off EVERYTHING

Please R.S.V.P. to info@cactusflower.com by November 11. Hope to see you there!