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Why Fresh Flowers Make The Perfect Gift
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@hellolovelyliving enjoying the world-renowned seasonal floral display at the @bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas, NV

Flowers are sentimental, meaningful, beautiful, and, most importantly, they suit every occasion. From celebrations to solemn gatherings, flowers come with the ability to touch everyone, and regardless of the circumstance, they put a smile on everyone's face.


Why Fresh Flowers Make the Perfect Gift

You might already have an upcoming event for which you must buy a gift or you simply wish to let a friend know you appreciate them. Your solution? A bouquet of fresh flowers that will fit the occasion. You can easily buy these beauties from a leading online flower store. After we provide you with a few simple reasons why flowers make the most thoughtful and versatile gift option for any occasion or event, we know you will be ‘adding those flowers to cart’ once a gifting opportunity arises.


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Each Flower Type Has Its Special Significance

Roses are popular amongst lovers, but most other flowers also have significance. For instance, Carnations are the flower we associate with Mother's Day—in fact, these are often gifted to mothers and grandmothers. Likewise, geraniums symbolize friendship and are often gifted between friends. Finally, lilies are commonly given for funerals since they symbolize purity, loss, and even the afterlife.

Additionally, the colors of flowers are used as an attribute for expressing emotions toward the person you are gifting to. For example, yellow and pink symbolize friendship, red romance, purple positive major life transitions or changes, and green growth and renewal.


02

Flowers Work For All Budgets

Perhaps one of the biggest reasons flowers are the best gift—they work for all budgets. Think about it, it is the end of the month, and your colleague is getting married; you can not gift your colleague something expensive, but it is possible to give them a bouquet of their favorite flowers.

Of course, flowers can be expensive, but there are ways to work around the expense. Find ways to get creative. For instance, it is cost-effective to opt for seasonal flowers instead of those not in season, and you usually can find flowers at a discount, depending on the store. 


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Flowers Are Easy To Find

Most of us worry about how buying flowers is expensive and time-consuming, but this is where we make a common mistake. As we said, flowers need not be costly; similarly, you can avoid looking for a florist because you can easily order the perfect flowers from the comfort of your home—in just one click.

Of course, if you generally take time choosing colors, sizes, and shapes or even start considering other factors like delivery time and money spent, it will take additional time. However, you will avoid the stress of looking for the right florist by going to a popular online flower retailer with many options.


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Everyone Loves Flowers

Have you ever seen anyone smile with disapproval when they get flowers? Probably not. It is a universal fact—everyone loves flowers. For instance, a young gentleman is now in a relationship and has yet to decide what to gift his girlfriend; the answer is tragically simple—fresh flowers.

Similarly, if you must get a last-minute anniversary gift for your partner, giving them fresh flowers is ideal. Yes, this may all seem very cliche, but is it not true? Everyone loves fresh flowers. It need not be your only gift, but a beautiful highlight.

Plus, flowers are universal, which makes these the perfect gift for most celebratory events. Of course, flowers also make any space look good, which is always a win-win!


Takeaways

Do you agree that flowers are the perfect gift for all occasions? What are your thoughts on gifting flowers to someone soon? Do you agree with us? Have you ever been gifted flowers in the past? Tell us all about your prior experiences, stories, and thoughts in the comments below.


THE LIST

Mother’s Day Flowers


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Anthropologie

Create a cultivated moment with Mom by gifting her a gorgeous Mother's Day bouquet. This exclusive arrangement is hand-picked by Anthropologie’s talented floral team. This year's bouquet is bursting with over 35 fresh-cut stems of ranunculus, tulips, heady peonies, snapdragon, and fragrant eucalyptus. It arrives wrapped in kraft paper and ribbon and includes a care card for optimal vase life.




Mother's Day 2015 Gift Guide + FREE Printable
Hello Lovely Living

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and I have 10 unique gift ideas to inspire you to step outside of the box this year. Now that just about everything is at our fingertips - thanks to the internet - we can now sit back and let our fingers do the work. Searching for the perfect gift can be simple and straightforward. I don't know about you, but I am an impatient shopper, and a shopping trip can quickly turn into an all day affair because I am also indecisive. I like to do my research first so that I know for sure that what I'm buying is actually what I want. Don’t forget Gramma! And there's just so much out there to be discovered, so planning ahead always helps to alleviate any stress or last minute shopping.

I really enjoyed putting these gift ideas together for you. Let's get inspired!

1. Mother's Day Printable

Mother's Day 2015 Gift Guide

etsy.com

There are so many beautiful prints designed by very talented artists on creative marketplaces such as etsy. Printables are available for instant download, and all you pay is for the download itself, which is usually very cheap. This 8x10 print is only $5. Just print it out and frame it, and there you have a personalized gift that is not only gorgeous, but affordable!


< Download my FREE Mother's Day Printable that I created! 

THE PRINT FITS AN 8"X10" FRAME.

 

STEP 1 • PRINT IT

STEP 2 • FRAME IT

STEP 3 • GIFT IT

 


2. Dogeared Necklace

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What makes these necklaces different? Each necklace contains a charm with a specific symbolic meaning attached to it. The message or meaning is printed on the card, which adds that personal touch to the piece, making it special and meaningful.

3. Subscription Box

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There are subscription boxes literally springing up everywhere. You can now get almost anything through a subscription service these days. It's the newest way to discover great products, and it is a genius idea at that. It's like Christmas at your doorstep - every month! Who doesn't like receiving gifts? I thought this would be the perfect gift idea for mom. It's a great way to remind her just how loved she is without you having to do the guesswork. Say you think she would enjoy snacks. Do a Google search with keywords snacks + monthly subscription, and take your pick. Beauty? There are tons of others to choose from. There are also many boxes that now feature products catered to the natural and eco-concious consumer such as vegan and organic options. 

4. Food Delivery

beritual.com

Now, this one is along the lines with the subscription box, but I just had to include it. Being a mom myself, I would just love something like this just for the fun of it. What they do is send you a box filled with fresh ingredients for you to prepare a meal that has been pr-measured, prepped and complete with a recipe to follow. I think this is a great way for mom to try something new and out of her comfort zone. There are many companies providing this service, so check out the availability for your area! Here is a great resource that lists some of the different companies offering this service.

5. Casetify Phone Case

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The neat thing about Casetify is that their cases are designed by artists or as they call it, "creative makers". So, you can find some pretty unique designs. You can also custom design your own case HERE with photos and uploads of your choice. The possibilities are endless.

6. Scentbird 

Mother's Day 2015 Gift Guide

scentbird.com

Here's a new product that you'll probably want for yourself too! You know how it takes years upon years to finish just one bottle of perfume? With this subscription service, she can try as many fragrances as she wants. What she gets is a 30-day supply of designer fragrance every month for only $14.95. Let mom pick from 350+ designer fragrances and receive a generous 0.27 oz/8 ml spray. How cool is that?! They currently have a Mother's Day gift where you can get a free deluxe candle set with a 6 or 12 month subscription. 

7. Club W

Mother's Day 2015 Gift Guide

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Club W is the world's only personalized wine club. I'm pretty sure there are millions of moms out there that would just love us forever if we ever signed them up for this service. Three bottles of wine every month delivered right to their doorstep for $39 + $6 flat rate shipping? Ummm...yes, please! I'm sure this is on every mom's mother's day wish list, but she's just not telling you. 

8. Chatbooks

chatbooks.com

Let's admit it, we all have a trillion photos in our phones, on our computers, Facebook, Instagram - everywhere! Why not make use of them and put together a bunch of memorable moments that mom can look back on. These photo books are perfect. They only cost $6 a piece and have 60 pages. You just create the book using their app. Plus, there's free shipping. Easy!

9. Breakfast in Bed

Mother's Day 2015 Gift Ideas

Homemade and from the heart is always the way to mom's heart. Make her feel extra special by making her breakfast in bed. Make sure it is a surprise! As soon as she wakes up, have it already prepared for her. There's nothing like waking up to your family all crowded around you and a delicious breakfast to enjoy without ever lifting a finger. 

10. Succulents

Mother's Day 2015 Gift Ideas

We all know that moms love flowers, but how about something that she could enjoy year-round and that's low maintenance. Succulents are easy to plant, so you can basically place them in any type of container. How pretty would it be to do something like this with her initials? I'm sure she would love it, especially if it was made by you! Find them at home improvement stores or garden centers.


I hope this was helpful, and if you're a mommy (or soon-to-be) yourself, here's wishing you a Happy Mother's Day! Don't forget to download my FREE Mother's Day Printable!

xo stina