Anytime I see a flower, it brightens my day! Due to the high cost of most bouquets and their short shelf life, I rarely buy them. A better alternative is available: silk flowers.

Many people turn their noses up at anything artificial, but the quality of silk flowers has greatly improved over the years. Imagine: no more wilting, changing water daily, or trying to keep the bugs away. They not only look beautiful, they last forever, and that’s a great investment.

My favorites are made by Silk Plants Direct, who generously offered to let me review their yellow roses. These little cuties contain a full, in-bloom rose nestled in a green leaf cup, tied with a ribbon. They are the perfect size for any small space in your home or office that needs brightening.

In addition to being maintenance free, I find that children and pets don’t seem to destroy them like they do with fresh flowers (I’ve had my roses on an end table in the living room for 2 weeks now, and nobody has tried chewing on them, broken a vase, or spilled any water which usually happens!).

For those looking for more than flowers, Silk Plants Direct has a huge inventory of trees, topiaries, palms, wreathes, and other plants.

I think everyone deserves to live in a world filled with beauty. Silk flowers and plants are a wonderful way to experience it every single day.

To learn more about Silk Plants Direct, you can request a catalog or check out their website.