This post was written by Ode à la Rose, the florist with a French Touch. Ode à la Rose started as an NYC flower delivery service in 2012 before expanding its delivery zone to most cities in the Northeast. For every job, there is a right tool; for every occasion, there is the perfect flower. A…
It’s natural to form deep connections with those you collaborate with every day. When a significant life event rolls around, and you want to acknowledge the occasion, flowers are an elegant way to recognize its importance. However, it’s crucial to understand flower etiquette at the office to ensure your congratulations and well-wishes convey the message…
When we hear about the passing of a friend, a family member, or a colleague, the first impulse for many of us is to send flowers to that person’s family. The right flowers are an effective way to reach out to a grieving family and show your sympathy. In some cases, families will request that…
When you get an invitation to a dinner party, one of your first impulses should be to ask what you can bring. While you aren’t the host — and are therefore not responsible for key items like food and drink — it is still good dinner party etiquette to bring a contribution or gift. Sometimes, your gift can be a helpful…
We’ve all been there: butterflies in the stomach; trouble finding the right words in conversation; feeling your heart skip a beat every time you see the girl (or guy) who has been occupying 90% of your thoughts. When you have a crush, it is simultaneously the most wonderful and most terrifying sensation in the world.…
It’s normal to find yourself at a loss for what to do after a friend or family member has had a miscarriage. The heartbreak and confusion that follows is a unique type of grief, and it is difficult to understand how someone feels unless you have gone through the same thing yourself. As a result,…
As another special occasion rolls around, you may have found that flowers were the perfect gift to get that special someone — but what should you write on the flower card? It’s not always easy to find the right words to say. When it comes to writing messages for flower cards, being short and sweet…
When sending flowers, you always have the choice of whether to send them with a signed card or anonymously. Anonymous flowers can create an air of mystery, which can be fun for couples who are falling for one another but not necessarily “Facebook official” yet. Signed flowers, meanwhile, ensure that the recipient knows who exactly…
You recently broke up with your girlfriend and are feeling regretful or apologetic about the way things ended. Perhaps you just want to say something like, “I’m sorry, I hope we can still be friends.” Alternatively, maybe you want to try to win her back. Either way, you’re thinking about sending her a bouquet of…