9 Ways to Make It Feel Like Spring Inside—Even When It’s Freezing Outside

Buy fresh cut flowers

Flowers make everything better. It’s true. Nothing can lighten a dreary mood or a blah kitchen like a bright bouquet of springtime blooms. A study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that people feel more compassionate toward others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed when there are fresh flowers in their home. Maximize their impact by placing them in a high-traffic area where you’ll see them often. And when it comes to displaying your blooms, think outside of the box, er vase, with these creative spring decorating tips. Try floating blossoms in a crystal dish full of water, arrange mason jars into an old-fashioned indoor garden, or scatter petals across your mantle.