Flowers are the pets of the plant world. Like pets, they help reduce stress and make me feel good.

Inspired by this beautiful bouquet from Bloomfields Flowers here are some ways to get maximum enjoyment from your floral bouquet.

Never allow a beautiful bouquet to sit alone and under appreciated in a room. Move it to the room where you will be spending the most time. I moved this bouquet from the dining table, to the computer table, to the kitchen counter while I prepared dinner, and then back to the table while we ate. I might even bring it to the bedroom and place it next to my bed so I see it first thing in the morning. 

If it's a bouquet with blooms galore, snag a few individual stems from the bunch and place each in a vase of its own. Scatter these wee arrangements about your home. That way they greet you no matter where you turn.

If a bloom gets accidentally knocked off, don't despair. Let it live out its final days floating in a bowl of water on your coffee table.