Why You Should Treat Yourself to Flowers This February - Not Your Valentine

Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is for couples. Candlelit dinners, ridiculous romantic gestures, and flowers, so many flowers! But aren’t we missing something? Romance can be a beautiful thing, but love doesn’t have to come from the outside. Single, married, or situationship, Valentine’s gifts don’t have to come from a partner. It’s time that we all started to be a bit more self-reliant. You deserve flowers too.

Why You Don’t Have to Wait for Your Valentine to Give You Flowers

Flowers don’t have to be a gift

The reason why flowers make such a beautiful gift is that they make people happy. A fresh bouquet on your kitchen table can instantly make you smile. And studies have shown that they can make you feel better in a variety of ways. It doesn’t have to be about romance. And yet somehow buying yourself flowers has been positioned as indulgent. But why shouldn’t you choose to add some joy to your life, just because you can?

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just about romance

We all know why so many people view Valentine’s Day solely as a celebration of romantic love. It’s what we’ve grownup seeing. But looking after yourself is a priority that too many of us ignore. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, or why you’re single; it makes no difference to who you actually are. What’s most important is that you don’t let it define you in a negative way. Celebrate who you are and the life you’re living. And fill it with joy - and flowers.

Just joy

When you buy flowers for yourself, there’s no pressure to perform, impress, or live up to anyone else’s expectations. You don’t have to like red roses. You don’t have to choose anything traditional. Love soft pastels? Go for it. Prefer bold, dramatic colours? Even better.

When you buy flowers for yourself, you can choose what you love. Not what Valentine’s Day marketing tells you that you should love.

Flowers as self-care

Self-care really just comes down to doing things and surrounding yourself with things that make you feel good. Flowers can be a part of that. Not just because they’re colourful and cheering, butas a reminder that you’re doing just fine as you are. You don’t need anyone else to tell you.

Valentine’s Day, your way

Being single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean you’re missing out. And being in a couple doesn’t mean that you have to rely on your partner for your happiness. Buying flowers you genuinely love is a simple way to help you feel happy.  

What flowers are best for treating yourself?

When choosing flowers for yourself, there are no rules beyond, “choose what makes you happy.” But if you want a few ideas:

• Bright, cheerful blooms like tulips or germini for an instant mood boost
• Soft, calming arrangements with pastel tones for a gentle, cosy feel
• Dried flowers if you want something that lasts well beyond Valentine’s Day
• A statement bouquet if you’re feeling bold and want to make an impact

You don’t need a Valentine to feel loved

At the end of the day, Valentine’s flowers don’t have to come from someone else to be meaningful. Sometimes the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

So this Valentine’s Day, skip the waiting. Skip the expectations. Skip the idea that flowers are only for couples.

Buy the flowers. Enjoy them. You deserve them.

Looking for inspiration? Head over to Blue Florist.