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Top 5 Tips When Buying Flowers

Thanks to quality online florists like Papamoa based Arrange Floral Design, it’s now easy to order fresh, affordable arrangements that arrive at the door. Even so, buying flowers for other people can still be challenging so here's some advice on what to look for and what common mistakes to avoid when choosing flowers to buy. 

  1. Read the testimonials and buy your flowers from a recommended florist. The florists at Arrange Floral Design go the extra mile to email you with a photo of the flowers before they're delivered so you can trust that the flower quality will be high.

    Top tips for buying flowers

  2. When you're choosing an arrangement of flowers for someone, keep in mind that your preference for particular flowers or colours isn't necessarily the same as your recipient’s. A little extra effort to find out their favourite flowers will be well rewarded in the end!

  3. Remember flowers aren't just to celebrate occasional events. Receiving flowers can be extra special when they've been sent for no reason other than to say “I Love You,” or “I’m Thinking of You.” And if you choose flowers that are in season, they are often longer lasting.

  4. A common mistake that people make when buying flowers is forgetting to order ahead if they're for a special day - especially for the popular celebrated days like Valentines Day or Mothers Day. Online florists make it easy to order ahead and avoid the risk of missing out and needing to find a plan B.

  5.  Sometimes less is more. Giving someone flowers isn't always about making a grand statement with a giant over-the-top bouquet. A contemporary arrangement of fresh quality flowers and a thoughtful note will usually make just the right impression.

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The Power of Beautiful Flowers

Shintomi Town in Japan is proof of the power of beautiful flowers to make someone smile and even change their outlook on life. Here, a sea of scented pink flowers called shibazakura, or moss phlox has now become a popular tourist spot but it started as a beautiful love story.

After 30 years of marriage, at the age of 52, Mrs Kuroki developed a complication from diabetes, causing her eyesight to fail just a week later. Suddenly faced with blindness, she was devastated and shut herself away from the world, refusing to leave home.

Shibazakura flower

When her husband one day noticed a fragrant pink flower in the garden he realised his wife could still enjoy their beauty, not through sight but through smell. He decided to create a garden with a mass of flowers in the hope that they might renew his wife's sense of joy in life.

It's been over 10 years now since the first seeds were planted and the beautiful flower garden now draws thousands of sightseers. Mr and Mrs Kuroki can often be seen walking happily together around the garden of scented flowers, talking with their visitors.

While common sense tells us that receiving flowers can trigger happy emotions, this true love story from Japan shows that the effect of flowers on our sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction may be far greater than we believed.

If you’re looking to buy flowers online for a special loved one or friend, check out the range available at Arrange Floral Design, Papamoa’s no. 1 florist.

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