Woman's World

Go green for an instant mood boost!

Give the winter doldrums the slip simply by adding a touch of green to your home—the color is Mother Nature’s guaranteed pick-me-up!

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Serve up smiles!

Delight guests with this serving dish inspired by cabbage leaves! $35 (US. Amara.com, style #5600876077­400).

Marvelous minis!

Group this five-piece mini topiary set together for a darling display! $66.99, One Allium Way (Wayfair. com, style #OAWY5031).

Lush accents!

Strategica­lly placed around the room, plants act as lively focal points—as engaging as artwork! Add interest by placing them at various heights, including overlooked spots, like atop an armoire.

Sweet sips!

Warm beverages will feel even cozier served in this botanical-inspired mug! $7.20, 3drose (Amazon.com, style #B073SDNTSL).

Tea-party teaser!

Spring comes early when you re- create an English-style garden party in your home! All it takes? Some white linens, pretty china, a meringueto­pped tart and a crystal vase bursting with blush pink roses!

Absolutely uplifting!

Just spotting the color green lifts spirits and calms anxieties—and used in a dining area, the hue helps curb the impulse to overeat.

Garden gorgeous!

Bring the outdoors in by lavishing an area with tons of plants and objects you’d normally find in an outdoor garden, such as urns, statuary and terra cotta planters!

Instant elegance!

Introduce a distinctiv­e architectu­ral note to your décor by tucking a tall topiary in a corner—the ornamental shape adds graceful balance and regal flair! Tip: Consider preserved boxwood topiaries, which are handmade from natural boxwood and treated to look soft and glossy. Good sources: Ballarddes­igns. com and Worldmarke­t.com.

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