that may be true, but my list wouldn't be complete without at least a mention of them. it is absolutely a fact. women love getting flowers. roses, tulips, orchids, dasies, lilies...guaranteed to bring out a smile just as long as it's not a $3 bunch of carnations! (poor carnations, when did they get such a bum rap).
whether the message is happy anniversary, happy birthday, get well soon, i'm sorry, congratulations, hey baby (wink, wink) and of course, happy valentines day, there's hardly an occasion when flowers are not welcomed. brides will spend thousands of dollars on floral expenses for their big day. the centerpieces have to match the color scheme, the center aisle has to be drizzled with petals, and the bridal party bouquet have to be stunning. flowers make the day extra beautiful.
ok, so far all of this is common sense. but i do have to point out that sometimes flower-giving is overdone or poorly thought out and they lose the oh-so-special wow factor. one way to get around that is by finding a better time to grace your lady-friend with a bouquet. like i mentioned in my first post, the last thing you want is to be average, expected or lame.
here's the deal. the next time you want to get her flowers, don't wait for valentine's day. maybe just get it for her next thursday. why? to let her know that you adore her just the same on any ol' thursday and that you don't need no stinkin' holiday or milestone to express that to her.
or maybe you can go around your neighborhood or the nearest park to pick some fresh flowers for her desk or coffee table. why? to let her know that you think the world of her, you appreciate her hard work and that you want her to have a well-deserved relaxing evening. tip: trader joe's always has a great selection of affordable flowers that have that freshly-picked look.
another tip, get a flower lady. when i lived in the oc, i had maribel. she's a pro. she has a great sense of creativity and style and knowledge of flowers. the best part for the guys out ther is she made it easy for me. when i wanted to get a bouquet i would call her up and she would put together something that was one-of-a-kind. when i gave that vase or bouquet to my wife, i was certain that no one else in the world had ever received an arrangement like that...ever. the message i want ashley to get when i get her flowers is this: to me, you are beautiful in a way that cannot be compared to anything or anyone.
here are some more samples of maribel's amazing work (if you're in the socal area, check out her website and put her in your contacts):
ok, go make flowers exciting again!
p.s. i'm still looking for a flower lady in dc...please let me know if you know of any good ones :)
