By Jennifer David Hesse If you want a quick way to brighten your day, your home, or your mood, why not get yourself some flowers? What a gift from nature! Flowers bring beauty, tenderness, and cheer. They're lovely and abundant and diverse. And they make such a sweet, classic gift.

Come to think of it, so does art. Bring some original artwork into your environment and instantly elevate your space.

Even better, you could combine the two and acquire a picture of flowers! (And it will last mu...