Flowers make me happy. I think that's safe to say for everyone, except for the Addams Family. Since coming into April, the showers (which mostly consist of ice and freezing rain because Chicago is not the greatest place to live if you like to see natural beauty) will one day bring May flowers. In order to prepare for this time of year, I've compiled a list of some of my favorites.
11. Rose
Let's just get this out of the way. Roses are beautiful, fragrant and the pinnacle of beauty in the floral world. I mean, there's a reason why Disney uses them so much.
Don't do it, Belle. It's beautiful, but don't do it.
Girl, everyone knows you did not wake up like that.
10. Daisy
Daisies are sweet, simple, and the first branch of the Girl Scouts. And they're so friendly.
Yes, Kathleen, they really are.
9. Morning Glory
These look like they came straight out of a science fiction novel, to be honest. Which is why they're awesome and beautiful in a way that no other flower really can be.
8. Lotus
One of the prettiest flowers God ever made. Also, Mulan and Tiana are pretty big fans of them too, so I don't think there's really a question of its beauty.
Fa Zhou gets it. The late bloomers are always the most beautiful of all.
Look at its majesty. Seriously, you guys.
7. Sunflower
Sunflowers are beautiful in a different way than other flowers. They're not as delicate as other flowers and there's something admirable about their inability to crumble under the slightest touch. Like daisies, they're a friendly welcome for everyone who sees them.
6. Lilac
Lilacs have a beautiful color and fragrance. Forget smelling the roses--few people can resist smelling these when they walk by. Plus, they grow around where I stay in the Black Hills every summer, so they have an extra special place in my heart.
5. Parrot Flower
I remember seeing this flower when I was in the fifth grade and freaking out about how amazing God is. To me, this shows His handprint is everywhere. I mean, c'mon, it's a flower shaped like a parrot. That can't just be an accident.
4. Orchid
Orchids are another flower with a beautiful fragrance. Black orchids are my personal favorite. Because how many kinds of black flowers are there in the world? Pretty amazing.
3. Tulip
Tulips are and always have been one of my favorite flowers. They're different from any other flower in the way that they're structured (they don't have a bunch of little leaves or thorns trying to ruin your life when you pick them). They're another perfect spring flower.
2. Iris
I love irises because they look different from any other flower, yet have an unstated and often overlooked elegance. I see you, irises. Stay beautiful.
1. Lily of the Valley
Fond memories of gardening with my grandma come to mind when I see these. Their sweet smell is soft and comforting like no other flower and its soft, delicate structure reminds one of a time when everything was good. The lily of the valley has a very special place in my heart.
Flowers are great. As spring is upon us and our schedules become more hectic, I hope we can all take a minute sometime and stop to smell the flowers.
