Blooming Artisan at Hillside will be hitting the streets of Franklin on Wednesday, October 16, handing out 70 bunches of flowers to unexpecting individuals to help brighten up their week, as part of the ‘Petal it Forward’ program, in partnership with the Society of American Florists (SAF), of which Blooming Artisan at Hillside is a member.
Blooming Artisan at Hillside is joining dozens of florists across the country in Petal It Forward. This random-acts-of-kindness effort is in response to the release of data by SAF showing the positive emotional benefits of flowers.
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University research reveals that flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and a long-term positive effect on moods. Now, a survey has found that, when it comes to flowers, it’s just as good to give as it is to receive. With this data in mind, the Petal It Forward team is not only spreading happiness to lucky Franklin residents who receive the flowers but arming these recipients with the tools they need to Petal it Forward and spread happiness to others: An extra flower bouquet to share with a loved one, coworker or even a stranger.
“We see the positive impact day in and day out when we make our flower deliveries,” said Jennifer Guerin, owner of Blooming Artisan at Hillside. “People love to get flowers ‘just because’ so we wanted to create random smiles today and give people a chance to do the same for someone else.”
A survey by SAF illustrates the impact of flowers. The results reveal the many benefits of flowers, including their positive effects on one’s emotions and happiness, and back up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M. (See www.aboutflowers.com/research more information on the university studies.)
The following are highlights from SAF’s survey results:
• When it comes to happiness, it’s just as good to give flowers as it is to receive 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.
• Just being around flowers improves your mood: 76 percent of Americans agree that having flowers in their home or office improves their mood.
• The best reason to receive flowers is “just because”: Women (92 percent) are more likely to agree with this, but most men (three in four) also share this sentiment.
• Florists to the rescue! Nearly four in 10 Americans indicate florists have helped them in a past or current relationship; most frequently to say, “I love you,” or schedule a surprise delivery.
“The impact of giving or receiving flowers is powerful and memorable,” said Guerin. “It can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.”
Guerin and the Petal It Forward Team will give away 70bouquets to people on the street. After receiving their flowers, recipients are asked to spread the happiness by gifting their extra flower bouquet and sharing their happiness on social media using #petalitforward.
About Blooming Artisan at Hillside
Blooming Artisan Florist, owned by Jennifer Guerin, is the flower shop located at Hillside Nurseries and Florist at 823 Washington St, Franklin. After Sandra and Dickie Depoto’s retirement, Blooming Artisan Florist took over the florist in January, continuing the tradition of providing fresh beautiful floral arrangements for all occasions. With a focus on personalized designs and high-quality service, Blooming Artisan aims to bring creativity and artistry to each arrangement, ensuring that every customer receives something truly special.
About the Society of American Florists
The Society of American Florists is the national trade association to the floral industry, representing growers, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, importers, educators, designers and allied organizations.
