Flowers have always been a top gift choice for almost any occasion. Mostly because of their beauty and for some reason we just know it will make them or us happy! Sometimes if I feel down I'll just look around the shop and it really does make me feel more calm and at peace. So it made me wonder why do they make us happy? Turns out after doing some research.....

*Flowers give you a connection to nature and takes you out of your fast-paced environment for a while, giving you a sense of peace and calm

*Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods

*Studies show participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious, and agitated after receiving flowers

*Flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods

*Flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room

* Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness

So, with these couple of facts I know I am not alone! We all have a connection to nature and seeing flowers brings us to that calm place and allows us that space to feel happy. Some other interesting things I found were:

* 77% of women remember the last time they received flowers (test this by asking)

* 80% of Americans say RECEIVING flowers makes them feel happy! ( Includes all ages and genders)

* 88% say GIVING flowers makes them happy!