So are you (or your spouse) a traditionalist who loves to celebrate February 14th with the delivery of a box full of flowers? If so, let's take a look at the highs and lows of Valentines flower delivery.
The High
There is absolutely nothing higher than the jacked up prices that a florist will charge for a dozen long-stemmed red roses on Valentine's Day. And why not? It's supply and demand (the only concept I remember from Grade 11 Economics class), and when florists can get away with charging upwards of $150 to some guy over the phone who is willing to pay absolutely anything to save himself a trip to the mall...well, more power to them!
So if you've left it to the last moment, you can order same day delivery through FTD Florists of this Breathless Luxury Rose Bouquet. 100 stems (and a vase) for only $519.99
The Low(er)
My preference for the lower end of the Valentines Flower Edition is to actually find out what flowers your sweetheart loves and go make up a bouquet at the local flower shop, but that's going to require time and effort. If all you've got going for you is a credit card (and you're short on the time and effort), you can still get away with spending less than half a grand on a nice flower delivery next Monday.
Call your local florist (bonus points if you have a local florist in your contact list) and have a little chat. I'm not usually a fan of carnations, but I can appreciate the uniqueness and fun of this "Love Bomb" (shown above) from Pistil Florists in Toronto which retails for $60 (vase included).
The Verdict
In spite of my romantic nature, I'm a practical girl. Save yourself $460 and drop a Love Bomb this Valentines Day. If you're still in a giving mood, I'm sure we can come up with a few suggestions on how to spend that extra cash...ladies, leave your lists in the comments section below!
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I know I said it's better to be gracious always, but if my husband spent $500 on flowers, I would kill him. For certain.
Good post, lady!
I would like 4 hours of house cleaning services for Valentine's Day, and while they are cleaning the house I would like to be at the spa.
My husband is from a country far-far-away where Valentine's Day does not exist and this is his first year in Canada. I have told him how much I would REALLY, REALLY love a Valentine's card, but I am not getting my hopes up.
...although I can always hope my WIFE remembers... ;)
I will NOT forget you, darlin'... I'm organising your sock drawer as we speak.
Heh. ;)