{"id":354,"date":"2024-02-14T11:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iftest.igp.com\/blog\/?p=354"},"modified":"2024-09-12T11:20:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T11:20:52","slug":"why-do-flowers-make-us-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/why-do-flowers-make-us-smile","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Flowers Make Us Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/why-do-flowers-make-us-smile\/#The_Science_Behind_Flowers_and_Happiness\" title=\"The Science Behind Flowers and Happiness\">The Science Behind Flowers and Happiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/why-do-flowers-make-us-smile\/#The_natural_connection\" title=\"The natural connection\">The natural connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/why-do-flowers-make-us-smile\/#The_colour_connection\" title=\"The colour connection\">The colour connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/why-do-flowers-make-us-smile\/#The_fragrance_connection\" title=\"The fragrance connection\">The fragrance connection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Science_Behind_Flowers_and_Happiness\"><\/span><strong>The Science Behind Flowers and Happiness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For centuries now, flowers and humans have held a captivating connection. Surprise your loved ones on their special day with flowers, it&#8217;s a moment to remember. Offer a rose to your sweetheart, it instantly elevates your love. Receive a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/hand-tied-bouquets\">bunch of blooms<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from a colleague and you&#8217;re full of gratitude. Such is the power of flowers that you just can&#8217;t ignore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers and happiness\" width=\"1043\" height=\"694\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Time and again, there have been instances to prove that the science behind flowers and happiness is multifaceted, including psychological, physiological and social factors. Making life as you know it more wholesome and richer.<\/p>\n<p>But ever wondered why these floral beauties gifted by nature have such a profound effect on our mood, heart and soul? Numerous studies across the globe have shown that receiving a blooming bouquet boosts overall emotional well-being. But what&#8217;s truly surprising is even the act of giving flowers provides joy and solace too. Simply a win-win for both the recipient and sender.<\/p>\n<p>So while science has already established the connection, let&#8217;s deep dive into the topic some more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_natural_connection\"><\/span><strong>The natural connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love being surrounded by nature? A walk in the forest, a stroll next to the river, a relaxing day at the beach or a hike amidst the mountains, there&#8217;s never a moment where you don&#8217;t stop and stare at the wonders of nature and admire them from the bottom of your heart. And the smile that adorns your face after, is the connection that makes you one with nature. So when you&#8217;re surrounded by flowers, they have a similar effect on you, evoking feelings of belonging, connection and oneness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interflora.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Collage-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bouquet of flowers Interflora\" width=\"1043\" height=\"694\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_colour_connection\"><\/span><strong>The colour connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the key contributors to why blooms and joy go hand-in-hand is the vivid hues of flowers. Deep red, soothing peach, bright yellow, extravagant orange and so many more. Each more distinct than the other, each more breathtaking too. So every time you come in contact with a blooming colour palette, it ignites myriad feelings. Palettes of red stimulate love and passion, hues of pink influence happy emotions, purples and blues induce calmness and relaxation. No matter what colour it is, there&#8217;s a wondrous emotion just waiting to be felt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_fragrance_connection\"><\/span><strong>The fragrance connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aromatherapy is a major factor in encouraging an emotional response. You smell something familiar, it instantly takes you down memory lane. An awful smell can immediately put you off or pull you down and a floral aroma can soothe your senses like no other. Jasmine and lavender aromas have quick stress-relieving effects, chamomile helps with insomnia and enhances sleep quality, along with scents of eucalyptus that boost overall immunity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Discover Gorgeous Floral Arrangements: Make Memories with Interflora India!\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OtjcvbcvqGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>So the next time you wish to surprise your special ones with flowers or embellish your home decor with them, remember it will not just serve as a visual treat but also as a mood enhancer that uplifts and rejuvenates, adding that much-needed solace to a heavy day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Science Behind Flowers and Happiness For centuries now, flowers and humans have held a captivating connection. 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