Why Having Flowers on Your Desk Brings More Happiness

Transform your desk into a calming and mindful oasis with floristry classes in Melbourne and discover which flowers are guaranteed to help your wellbeing bloom! Whether you work from home or have an empty, lifeless desk somewhere in the Melbourne CBD that could do with something uplifting, flower arrangement classes are a great way to boost positivity in your workspace.

Are you ready to level up your self-care game? We have the perfect suggestion for you! How about brightening up your work desk with a fresh bouquet of flowers for the whole week? It's a simple yet wonderful way to make yourself feel extra special, especially during those hectic and stressful days. And guess what? Floristry classes in Melbourne are just what you need to kickstart this amazing habit. These classes will not only teach you the art of creating gorgeous flower arrangements but also equip you with the skills to create stunning displays over and over again. So why wait? Treat yourself to this mood-boosting experience and bring a touch of nature and beauty to your everyday work routine!

Ready to blossom at work? Check out our flower tips and suggestions below and start making!

Why you need to have flower arrangements at your desk

It’s well-known that a simple office desk equals a clear mind for the week ahead. But adding a table flower arrangement to that scene transforms your work environment from just a clean, uncluttered space into a positively inspirational one. Glances at that astonishingly gorgeous peony, while you’re on the phone, can help you take a slow breath, savouring the aroma and beauty of the flower and allow you to feel calm and focused.

The days of sitting in a stark, aesthetically displeasing cubicle—most likely under fluorescent lights—are thankfully not the office model for modern companies anymore. Small business owners and even major corporations have listened to the findings of several studies that indicate that stress and anxiety levels in staff can decrease if there is a natural feel in the office surroundings. That is, by bringing the outdoors inside, in the form of plants and flowers throughout the workspace, the mood, creativity and productivity of employees can improve.

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You don’t have to be an anthophile (an excessive lover of flowers) or be yet to take part in one of the best floristry classes in Melbourne to feel the joy that they bring! Many studies have found that the sight of a flower bouquet has a positive impact on the wellbeing of pretty much everyone. We all feel happier at the sight of a bunch of beautiful blooms!

Participants in studies about the effect of flowers have reported reduced feelings of depression and anxiety as well as a greater sense of life satisfaction. Even just a small posy of handpicked wildflowers will make you feel lighter, happier, less easily prone to a mood slump and what’s more, you’ll also be feeling more creative!

Imagine how wonderful it would be to brighten up your workday with a gorgeous flower bouquet sitting on your desk. And guess what? You won't be the only one feeling appreciated! This simple gesture might even inspire your colleagues to do the same. Who knows, you inspire fun team building activities involving flower arranging. Before you know it, every computer in the office will have a lovely bunch of flowers, creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere for the whole team to enjoy!

9 of the best flower suggestions for your office desk

1. Brighten your day with sunflowers

Sunflowers sure bring the sunshine in but they do like light so make sure you’re near a window if you choose these happiness-inducing bright blooms. They actually demonstrate the phenomenon of 'heliotropism', where the leaves and flowers follow the sun. They can last up to 10 days if you make sure you remove most of the green leaves, leaving only a couple so as not to dehydrate the flower too quickly. You should always follow this general rule for all cut flowers—never allow leaves to fall beneath the water line in your vase, as they will rot and cause your entire bunch to die prematurely!

2. Sit back and relax with orchids

On the other hand, orchids are a great choice because they don’t need much light. They do like a good watering once a week if they’re still in plant form. If they’ve already been cut, an arrangement with some Australian natives like kangaroo paw and flannel flowers would be a lovely choice. Plus, cut orchids can last up to four weeks in vase of water, meaning you won't need to replace these beauties for some time.

3. Make a statement with Australian natives

You really can’t go past a bunch that includes blue thistle flowers, yellow billy buttons and some flowering gumblossoms. The thistles and billy buttons also dry beautifully, meaning you can turn these into an everlasting bunch. When the flowering gums are past their prime (and they are quite hardy so that could take a couple of weeks!), hang the buttons and thistles upside down for a few days and then you will be able to adore these beauties on your desk for a long long time. You could even make a dried flower wreath with them!

4. Bring colour to your space with vibrant blooms

Go for the ones with eye-popping colours! Gerberas, with their big open faces and bright petals, are an instant mood-lifter. As are dahlias, which vary in colour and petal shape enormously across different varieties. Other strongly coloured varieties that are sure to put a smile on your dial are cosmos, anemones, tulips and poppies. Colourful bunches of blooms are perfect to boost creativity and spark inspiration when working at your desk.

5. Celebrate warmer weather with Spring stunners

As winter fades and Spring takes hold, there is no better way to celebrate the turn of the season than by collecting a bouquet of flowers for your work desk. All the more special for their fleeting appearance on the annual flower calendar, varieties like the densely-petalled white, yellow or pink ranunculus and the beautiful pale pink peony are sure to inspire a flash of excitement as you toil away at your job.

6. Keep things simple with a single variety arrangement

Even a small table flower arrangement that features some simple greenery and just one modest flower variety like daisies, daffodils, sweet william or chrysanthemums will do the trick! Simple bunches like these will help you maintain a minimalist and clear desk, which is great for improving focus and clarity.

7. Add some sophistication with roses

Roses have a gentle scent that is generally appealing to most people. Their colours traverse the spectrum from purest white, cream and yellow to pink, red, mauve and even deep burgundy. Some are even green! If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a large showy variety like the classic English cottage garden Cabbage Rose or the impressive David Austin Rose, you and your colleagues will be smiling ear to ear.

8. Invite some calm with lavender

Placing a little jug of lavender on your desk can offer some aromatherapy to those around you as well as yourself. The smell of lavender can help you to feel calm and think more clearly, and can even lower your stress and possibly even your blood pressure. So if you’ve got some growing at home, get out your secateurs and carry a bunch into work!

9. Go green with a succulent

We know they aren't flowers but succulents are the perfect low-maintenance choice for your office desk if you're keen to bring a natural feel to your work environment. These adorable, miniature plants add a touch of greenery to your workspace without requiring much attention. Just ensure they receive some indirect sunlight and water sparingly to keep them healthy and thriving! Some of our top things to do in Melbourne include terrarium workshops or kokedama classes, the perfect place to unwind, learn a new skill and make a helpful desk buddy!

And remember...

Don’t underestimate the power of the scent when choosing your flowers, particularly if you share an office space with others or sit at a communal desk. Lilies are grand to look at, but they do have a strong scent and can trigger allergic hayfever-like symptoms in some people, as can Australian native wattle.

Here's your guide for how to make the best flower arrangements at home.