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R E A D O N L I N E fl oristsreview.com R E A D O N L I N E 15 and the whole Intrigue team has been amazing. Her enthusiasm and creativity know no bounds. She truly is the 'Color Queen' and a consummate professional. Sarah says this will be the largest gathering of fl oral enthusiasts in 2021, and I believe her!" says Montgomery. Look for videos and pro tips from Campbell, on social media, #GatherTulips, all month long at Intrigue Designs and FlowerBulbs.com. e entire cast of celebrity designers will be announced soon. e festival sign up begins March 15. e event is free and everyone is welcome! All of the fl owers used in fi lming the virtual event will be donated to Petals for Hope. Flower erapy With funding from the European Union, U.S. tulip growers and their European bulb suppliers chose to shine a light on the healing powers of fl owers this spring. Science has proved it time and again, fl owers make us happy. A bright bouquet of tulips on a home offi ce desk transforms a spare bedroom into a special place. Our home, once just a dwelling, has become everything— the offi ce, school, restaurant, theater, gym, and a place to fi nd joy and inspiration. Fresh fl owers are the prescription everyone needs. Sharing is Caring During the pandemic, so many people became isolated, especially the elderly. Even for those among us who go into work or the grocery store, life isn't the same. Suddenly a small act of kindness like giving someone a bunch of tulips can have an enormous eff ect on their health and well-being. Best of all, the act of giving fl owers is just as healing as it for the lucky person receiving them. A fancy cup of coff ee or a bouquet of tulips? You decide. Reasons People Need Flowers in eir Homes � � • Flowers promote innovation, creativity and productivity in both men and women. • The presence of fl owers triggers overall positive emotional health, with heightened feelings of happiness, general life satisfaction, delight and gratitude. • Flowers have long-term positive effects on mood, reducing feelings of depression, anxiety and agitation. • The presence of fl owers leads to increased intimate connections. • Flowers promote a sense of welcome and create a sharing atmosphere. • Flowers promote increased feelings of compassion and kindness for others. • Flowers placed in common areas in the home promote energy and boost mood. • Flowers provide comfort due to humans' inherent tendency to be drawn to nature. • Flowers boost the well-being and general health of senior citizens. • Flowers refresh recent memory. 10

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