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| Photo Credit: Helen Norman |
| Floor plants were added to the room to avoid blocking important light and warmth. |
Every room in the home calls for a bit of life. Some of my fondest memories are of rolling back the rug in the living room to dance to big band music with family and friends after a holiday dinner and witnessing the blowing out of candles on a birthday cake. On a quieter note, I’ve always loved reading a book in front of the fireplace in the company of my healthy, yellow Labradors. My dog Bertha was sure to lay her head in my lap while her mother, Daisy – named after my favorite flower – would be fast asleep at my feet.
Not everyone can enjoy these pleasures. A small apartment, a dorm room, retirement home living, or a demanding job often prevents the joys of family gatherings or owning a pet. But I contend everyone still has the place, the time, and the longing for a living thing in their home. The “right” plant can introduce life to any room, instantly improving the look and feel of a home. Plants do this in many ways. Some become the focal point of a room. Others enhance what’s already there, blending seamlessly with the décor. Some shout “look at me” with their attractive shape and color. Some merely whisper their greeting and quietly offer comfort as you go about your business. The purpose of plants:
Make Connections: A plant placed in just the right location can seamlessly connect the inside of a home with the outside, as if there were no wall at all. The right container can help with this as well. A well-planned container can connect different plants within a room for a more unified look, or continue a decorative theme already defined by furniture and accessories.
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