It's easy to get wrapped up (no pun intended) in all the parties and pressures of the winter holiday season. Take a moment and find some eye candy for yourself-- head to your florists' for a few moments of beauty. It will make a world of difference, trust me!

Right now, there's a myriad of red and white blooms available-- everything from anemones & alstromeria to waxflowers and yarrow. Don't despair, though, if another color is your favorite-- hot pinks can be stunning-- look for Ravel roses, which smell divine: and the yellow Gerbera are saturated with color. There is even an electric blue delphinium right now, "Volkenfreidan" which is one of the only delphiniums that doesn't start shedding after just a few days.

The latest studies from Rutgers, Texas A&M, and Harvard Universities have all shown that flowers in the room you spend the most time in, decrease anxieties, act as a calming agent, and improve moods-- after only a few days! You really owe it to yourself and your loved ones, to feel as good as you can-- and a stem or two of flowers is an easy, quick, fun fix. I am in the business, so of course I want to sell flowers. BUT in 35 years, I have seen the effects of Flower Power on even the most ill or depressed person, and they are astounding. But don't believe me. Try it yourself. (of course, I am not advocating shopping beyond your means-- if what you can afford to do is go to your florists and look, then just do that. You will feel better for it) And when we all feel good, the world is a better place.