Things I Love: Fresh flowers in the house
File this under: "Things That Bring Happiness to Your Life:"
I love flowers, all kinds of flowers, and I love to have them everywhere in the house. They are not something I have ever bought regularly--usually with my market budget, I'd rather spend the money on things we can eat, but when I am feeling flush, (and when my favorite peonies are in season) I buy flowers. Then I bring them home and wonder why I don't buy them more (or just grow pots and pots of them on my patio).
I also love to send flowers for birthdays and holidays. I've sent Thanksgiving centerpieces to family and friends or cute arrangements that friends can place on their buffets for their holiday open houses...I love to send as much as I love to receive. Who doesn't love flowers
Recently I was contacted by floral company Jackmans.com. This small floral company has been around since 1908 and I can personally attest to the fact that their bouquets are beautiful. They generously sent me two bouquets (free of charge) last weekend for my 40th birthday—one dramatic, one very sweet and cheery—and a week later, they still look really nice.
I wanted to wait a week before writing about them because sometimes delivered arrangements can start to look sad after a few days, but not these. Definitely not. They look wonderful. The local florist they used to fulfill the order used impeccably fresh flowers that still look perky 7 days later. (And a bonus for me, the florist just happened to be the same one we used for our wedding.) I wouldn't be gushing if the flowers weren't impeccable (said Ms. Pickypants), but don't take my word for it:
Pretty, right?
If you'd like to order some plants or flowers, use coupon code "BLOGGER" for 15% off delivery anywhere in North America. Enjoy!
Happy 40th!
Posted by: Asianmommy | October 24, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Absolutely gorgeous and hope you had a great 40th birthday bash!
Posted by: Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama | October 24, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Gorgeous. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Faith | October 24, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Lovely pictures! Thanks for the bright spot!
Posted by: Di | October 26, 2009 at 08:09 AM
HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!!!
I will be joining you at 40 in April.
And I *love* flowers too. Clearly. Just look at my Flickr.
Posted by: Aimee Greeblemonkey | October 26, 2009 at 08:56 PM
We used to belong to a CSA and one year I got the "flower option". I would take home an entire BUCKET of flowers and then proceed to fill every vase in my home. It was lovely.
Posted by: erin | October 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM