Maria, The beauty of fresh flowers can be enjoyed just about anywhere! People can wear them in their hair or on clothing. They can carry a single stem or bouquet. They can be displayed on table tops and other furniture, used to adorn a table for food or for fun. Some homes have a vase of fresh flowers in the entry to welcome guests. I keep flowers in my bathroom so I can enjoy them each morning. I also like to put some in a guest room to make my guests feel especially welcome.

If a container can hold water, it can be used to hold fresh flowers. It is important, however, to keep fresh flowers out of drafty areas or places that get warm. Dry air is detrimental to flower life. Direct sunlight can hasten their demise, too, but most people don’t display fresh flowers in an area that gets lots of direct bright sunlight.

Where are the right places to put them? Much depends on personal preference and cultural norms. There maybe some places it is inappropriate to display them, but I could not identify a single one myself. Many people consider flowers as a non-verbal language, one that helps them express deep emotions that they may not have the words for. Some people use that language often, others may rarely know the beauty of fresh flowers. They can be elegant or simple, they can be bright or soft. They do bring feelings that words simply cannot in expressions of deep love or sympathy. Flowers do have a purpose in nature, but for humans their sole purpose is to inspire. Use them often and anywhere you want.   - Bridget