Ode à la ROSE

There is no denying the fact that sending flowers is a terrific way to surprise someone special or express your love. Though purchasing flowers can be as easy as finding any one of thousands of generic websites and placing an order for a common bouquet, it is important to understand the symbolic meaning of different flowers. Making the correct choice when gifting flowers can make a big difference—between your true intentions being expressed and a missed opportunity or, worse, being viewed as inappropriate or offensive. Here are a few holidays and milestones and the best types of flowers to send for each: Valentine’s Day We commonly purchase flowers for dates (though never a first-date) and other romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day. As a universal symbol of love, red roses are a timeless choice for such occasions. For others, the delicate elegance of orchids is the way to go. Regardless of which type is ultimately selected, be sure to pick the right color. One spec...

Beautiful flowers are traditionally sent to loved ones for many special occasions…Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, Easter or Passover, birthdays and Mother’s Day immediately come to mind. However, special occasions are certainly not the only times when it is appropriate to send a charming arrangement. In fact, the receipt of a  spontaneous, “just because” delivery is often the most meaningful and memorable.  Many men, in particular, commonly wonder about the proper times to send flowers. This article details the right time to send the right variety of flowers from the right source to guarantee a warm smile on your recipient’s face. The Right Time It is widely recognized that there are very few inappropriate times to send gorgeous flowers. Flowers are truly the perfect way to communicate a range of emotions, from “I love you” or “I miss you” to “congratulations” or “please forgive me” to simply “you are on my mind.” Here are a few instances of when flowers ...