Celebrating Earth Day

While we feel privileged to be able to work with Earth’s beautiful creations daily, we also know how important it is to preserve it. So, here are three Fleurette-approved eco-conscious ideas to bring into your home.

Scroll down for links to videos of an Earth Day floral design demonstration and a tour of Sandra’s garden.

Decorate with Antiques

Decorating with antiques, recycled, or up-cycled items is the best way to tell Mother Earth “thank you for what you’ve already given me.” Buying second hand gives a longer life to items that have already used some of Earth’s resources and are still in perfectly fine condition! Not only is this environmentally friendly, but these objects carry stories with them through the year that only add to their charm.

Where to start? You probably have a piece hidden in that far corner of your attic that could be revived in your home. It might need a fresh coat of paint or a creative new purpose, but it will make all the difference in your décor.

For example, the pretty colored glass containers of our scented hobnail candles would make for cute small vases once the candles have completely melted.

Air-purifying Plants

Do you want a natural replacement to machine air purifiers? Look no further than plants. That’s right, plants have magical superpowers. No special inventions are needed - it’s in their DNA.

Our top 5 favorite air-purifying plants, in no particular order, are:

● The Umbrella Tree

● The English Ivy

● The Snake Plant

● The Boston Fern

● The Chinese Evergreen

Did you know that plants not only transform carbon dioxide into oxygen, but they also remove toxins from the air we breathe? Some indoor plants can even remove formaldehyde and benzene - organic compounds that have been found to cause cancer. This was discovered during the study in 1989 conducted by NASA when researching ways to clean the air in space stations.

At-home Flower Gardens

The International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that three weeks of aerial flower delivery burns approximately 114 million liters of fuel! This is one of many reasons why it’s important to us to source local flowers whenever possible, and why we have a deep appreciation for our local floral farmers.

If you’ve followed Les Fleurs’ story, you’ll know all about Sandra’s home garden. For a peek inside Sandra’s summer garden, click the video link below for a virtual tour.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own flowers at home? Sounds intimidating, right? It doesn’t have to be.

For tips on home flower gardens, we recommend the book “Cut Flower Garden” from Floret Farm. In the book author Erin Benzakien teaches how to grow and harvest seasonal blooms. It’s perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners! You are guaranteed to learn something new.

For other books about gardening and flowers, browse our floral and garden book collection.

With than in mind, we’d love to hear how you might be eco-friendly in your home. As always, feel free to share in the comments below.

Happy Earth Day!

xoxo,
The Fleurettes

P.S. Learn a few tips about gardening and floral design by clicking on these video links:

Learn how to design an Earth Day flower arrangement

Take a virtual tour of Sandra’s summer garden