There’s nothing quite like fresh flowers in the home.  In fact, they are probably my favourite ‘accessory’.  It is just unfortunate they don’t last forever.  However, there are a few things you can do that will help maximise the life of your blooms and, with Valentine’s day just around the corner, I thought it was good timing to share my tips – just in case those hints have worked and you are on the receiving end of getting some flowers over…