The Christmas season always attracts attention for many reasons; these days that are soon to come will bring to the homes of Puerto Rico, some traditional festivities that many people usually celebrate in different ways. In relation to decoration, Christmas flowers are a common alternative, since flower arrangements give a distinctive atmosphere to your home, or to any space where you want to decorate, to create this Christmas atmosphere.
Decorating with flowers, a trend for Christmas holidays
If you are considering decorating your home with floral arrangements for these Christmas days, we tell you that it can be a success; flower decorations are usually a trend to add a decorative touch to the home, at Christmas, both in our country and around the world. We know that many of you are looking for ideas for Christmas decorations, and we have gathered some ideas based on decorative trends with flowers, so that you can take them into account when decorating your homes.
In 2023, we have seen several decorative trends in relation to the use of flowers. Some of these trends are interesting for any time of year, even during Christmas. If you are looking for ideas to create flower decorations and bouquets, any of these ideas below can be useful to you.
Natural garlands with poinsettias
A garland is a natural arrangement with flowers for home decoration, which can be placed on doors, balconies, windows, or anywhere in the house. Some of these arrangements with natural flowers are made up of fresh pine branches, and the traditional flowers used here in Puerto Rico for these decorations are the so-called Poinsettias, these flowers are also known as the Christmas flower; a flower that can be fine in the garden, but also adapts well to this kind of Christmas decorations. These are flowers traditionally associated with Christmas due to their deep red color and their flowering in winter. It is a beautiful red flower; which can be used to create garlands, combined with natural branches; and which bring a rustic and warm touch to the environment, creating a feeling of connection with nature; therefore, they are ideal to inspire this Christmas magic in your home. For this Christmas 2023, they are a popular trend in Christmas decoration.
If you are thinking of decorating your home with garlands, contact us for advice.
Vases with flowers to decorate tables in your home
Another of the Christmas decorative options, in accordance with this season's trends, are vases with flowers; also including flower vases; these can be placed in the corners of the home, or on the tables in the living room, or in the halls of the house. Vases with flowers are also incorporated as part of the decorative trends, and can be placed wherever you want in your house, according to how you want to decorate. Vases are decorative; inside them you can put bouquets of flowers, or individual flowers. Flowers such as roses, daffodils and lilies are popular during Christmas. You can create a captivating atmosphere in your home, for special dates such as Kings' Day, which is one of the traditional days in the Christmas holidays. A vase with flowers brings elegance and personality to your home; they are ideal for decorating any space. One idea may be to put a vase with red roses, which, thanks to having this same color, represent Christmas; they can be ideal to put on the dining room table; and this also depends on tastes.
If you need more decorative ideas for your home, please contact us.
Giving flowers on Christmas Eve
Another great idea for these Christmas days, and which besides being a trend, is already a tradition for families in Puerto Rico, as well as around the world, is to give flowers. Giving flowers at Christmas can have a special meaning; one option can be giving the poinsettia flower, this is a flower that is not only available in red, but also yellow and white. When you give this flower on Christmas Eve to those you love, it has a special meaning, because this flower attracts harmony, and it is expected that good things will happen to those to whom you give this flower. The poinsettia flower brings good luck, and marks the beginning of a period of prosperity.
Spring flowers for Christmas decoration
Finally, a special decorative idea with some flowers that can replace poinsettias, and that are also quite striking, if you want to have them in the garden, or on a terrace, but that also have a symbolism with respect to the Christmas season; therefore, they are ideal to decorate your home during the Christmas holidays. It is the cyclamen, or Alpine violet; in some places it is also known as the Persian violet. You can find different shades for this flower such as purple, pink, salmon-colored. You can put them in different places in your house. The meaning of this flower with respect to Christmas is that they are very popular flowers in the winter and spring; therefore, they are used to decorate houses at Christmas, as they look good throughout the holidays, and even for a few months longer.
The trend of warm minimalism
This year, warm minimalism has arrived in Christmas decoration. This trend of minimalism proposes using organic textures, materials and colors to create a cozy and elegant atmosphere. It is about decorating your house in a minimalist style; when it comes to using flower arrangements to decorate your home at Christmas, the option can include choosing plants with ideal flowers so that they combine well with the environment where you want to place them. For example, an orchid can be an elegant decorative option in any situation. This is a minimalist plant that goes very well on a table or any other piece of furniture. It can also be a good option as decoration, whether for Christmas, or at any time.
Native flora of Puerto Rico
When looking for Christmas floral arrangements, keep in mind that the flora of our country also offers us something valuable; some floral decorations can be interesting, if they are made with native flowers, some native flowers such as the flamboyant, the ceiba, the coqui orchid and the maga flower. With these flowers you can also create unique floral designs, which represent the flora of our island. They are common flowers in the local area, and which favor our local economy, and can also be an option to decorate this December season, and in the following months. Therefore, if possible, use them in your Christmas decorations.
Flowers, a versatile option for decorating at Christmas
Decorating with flowers is an ideal way to add a personalized touch to your home during this Christmas season; if you are considering more options for decorating this Christmas season, talk to us. We will advise you on the best options for each case. Flowers are also versatile in decoration, they can be combined with other decorative elements such as candlesticks, candles; and in this way you can make your home feel more cozy and festive during Christmas.
We hope this information is useful for your Christmas decoration plans. Have a happy holiday season!
