Never look at sending flowers the same again. Use these ideas to raise that time honored tradition of to a whole new level. Here are a few ideas you may not have considered for the flower lover on your list.
"Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me to rest in the flowers. All other things, our powers, our desires, our food, are all really necessary for our existence in the first instance. But this rose is an extra. Its smell and its color are an embellishment of life, not a condition of it. It is only goodness which gives extras, and so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers."
~Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
Source - The Naval Treaty
Think outside the box when it comes to sending flowers. Here are just a few ideas that come to my mind:
Here is an idea you may not have considered. Flower prints make wonderful gifts. They may not carry the lovely fragrance of fresh cut flowers. But they are long on inspiration.
When mom's face lights up as she shows off her favorite flowers you just sent, you know you've brought a little joy that will last longer than a day or two. No one ever said those flowers had to be in a basket or a vase.
Pictures of flowers will brighten any room of your home. And when you love flowers you know what I'm talking about. You won't find a gift anywhere that promises to bring more joy.
For example, when you visit any office and see beautiful scenes of nature and flowers, you instantly feel more at ease. Flower pictures make a place feel more cozy. Flower prints come as fine art on canvas, tapestry or photographic print.
Though you can get just plain prints unframed, be prepared to put a lot of work into getting that print ready for hanging. I recently gave my daughter a print of a white Calla Lily. Those are her favorite flowers. It was a doubly rewarding because I took the photograph myself. I had it printed at Art.com.
I made the mistake of ordering just the print alone. It took me weeks to find a suitable frame for a good price. And counting the work of putting the picture in frame, the cost was more than I would have paid ordering it ready to hang. So when you are choosing the right flower prints for your gifts be sure and pick the framing options available. Your print will arrive ready to hang in home or office.
Choosing the right flowers as gifts must take into consideration all of the senses. Some flowers have such a sweet fragrance you can almost taste them.
Speaking of taste you'll find places like Shari's Berries who offer potted roses and chocolate dipped strawberries. These gifts are delivered on two days.
That makes sending flowers extra special and great for occasions like:
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This idea of delivering on two days extends the pleasure quite nicely, don't you think?
Florists seem to have a never ending supply of flowers to offer gift givers. You'll find them for every season and every taste. For instance, ProFlowers has a selection they call Grower's Choice. I think this would make an excellent gift of flowers to send to mom who loves her flower garden.
The flowers you send carry with them a double pleasure. You might say they carry an opportunity to give joy at least twice in one gift.
First you receive joy in picking the perfect flowers for those you love. Second when your loved one receives flowers they enjoy their beauty and frangrance. Everyone wins.
One fond memory I have from childhood is when mom was sent flowers for her birthday. She was beside herself with joy. And that joy spread throughout the house.
We all felt the excitement and love she was feeling because someone cared enough to show the world by sending flowers. Yes, when you send flowers from places like From you Flowers you are telling the world that someone is important enough to be remembered today.
There are a couple other times I remember flowers bringing a smile to my face. One day as I made my way to my office I noticed little drops of water on each step. The source was the biggest vase of lovely red roses sitting on my bosses desk. She was grinning from ear to ear. And I must say my day was brighter too.
The only other time I remembered feeling more joy was the time I received flowers at work.
I wonder if they train flower delivery drivers to enter the room behind those georgeous blooms. One thing is for certain. The flowers will be the only thing you see when they arrive.
No wonder sending flowers is such a popular part of our lives.
Save up to 20% on Green Gifts at RedEnvelope. These gifts are unique and great for the environment. Choose from a variety of gifts that are great for those on your list who want to do their part to live Choosing flowers to send takes on a whole new meaning when you pick a live plant. Calla Lilies like the one offered from Red Envelope make beautiful long lasting gifts.
Imagine how warm and fuzzy your mom will feel every time she tends to the lily you sent on Mother's Day.
An arrangement of cut flowers placed in a lovely basket is another gift in a gift. Long after the blooms have faded away this basket will come in handy to brighten any day.
Teleflora has this arrangement of beautiful flowers perfect for the center of desk or table. Baskets make attractive carriers for lots of little odds and ends. So picking a gift basket is sure to please
I have to mention too that flowers aren't the only items offered in gift baskets. This could be a whole new article all by itself. There is just something special about items arranged in a basket.
This fruit filled basket from Cherry Moon Farms would bring a smile to anyone who loves fruit. And best of all it's organic too.
Throughout this article I've mentioned a few of my favorite online choices for sending flowers. I know you have many to choose from when you begin looking for the right gift online. It is my hope that these ideas will make the process just a little easier.
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