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Fresh flowers are always welcome in my house.

Sure diamonds or electronics or perhaps perfume would be nice, but those items have not been in our budget for several years now with my husband’s repeated layoffs. And honestly, it wouldn’t matter anyhow because a heartfelt card and a beautiful bouquet of flowers are so much more special and meaningful, in addition to being far less expensive.

My husband’s a lucky man because I’ve never been much enamored of roses. I prefer unique flowers in vibrant colors like these gorgeous fresh-cut Gerbera daisies from Colombia, Land of Flowers. In a fun twist, they arrived un-arranged with a “recipe” for creating a topiary arrangement worthy of being the centerpiece for a special Mother’s Day dinner.

The instructions were thorough and easy to follow, so even a novice like myself could create an arrangement to be proud of. I wanted something a little more traditional, so I swapped the mug for this beautiful Petite Arrange-It-Easy Vase from Southern Living at HOME.

I love having fresh flowers in the house because they just brighten up the rooms so much, and I can’t help but smile every time I see them. A Mother’s Day bouquet means so much more to me than any ordinary gift. It’s a cheerful reminder of my responsibilities as a mom to help grow and nurture my beautiful children.

What’s on your Mother’s Day wishlist? Or better yet, what are you getting your mom for Mother’s Day?