I just love flowers; they awaken your senses, brighten up your day and put a smile on your face whether you’re the giver or receiver. 

A study was done which found that the presence of colourful flowers heightens the feelings of life satisfaction, triggers happy emotions and memories, and influences social behaviour in a positive manner.

My favourite would have to be sunflowers, maybe because I'm a sun sign or the fact that they just look like big happy faces.  At work I like to buy weekly flowers and pop a flower on each of my colleague’s desks, that way we’re all benefiting from the power of colour and makes our area look fun and inviting.  How about treating yourself or a loved one to bring some brightness to the day? Just try being grumpy with a gorgeous flower staring at you on your desk!

In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because of a limited flower selection and people used symbols and gestures to communicate. 

Below is a list of historic meanings of 20 flowers,what's your favourite flower and check out its meaning?

 (source www.hermagazine.co.nz)