As the crisp fall weather ushers in all things pumpkin spice, we so welcome the fall colors at Narcissus. At this time of year, schedules can be ultra-hectic with holidays, family gatherings and work events. Too often the fall weather foreshadows stress for finding the perfect gift for a long list of loved ones. While we love to see flowers used as hostess gifts and decorations for dinner parties, we also wanted to share some new ideas to help lighten your load this holiday season and surprise some special people in your life.
"Pre" Thank You - Going to a dinner party? Send flowers to the hostess the day before the event. This way your gift can perform double duty: decorating for the evening and a lovely thank you gift for your chef. We are in love with this Rose Autumn Bowl for this season. It has just a peek of bright fall colors in the oak leaves with dark autumn showcased in the roses, hydrangea and alstromeria.
Send a Little Cheer - Is a loved one in a nursing home or hospital setting? Often these individuals receive flowers, but they tend to all arrive on the same day. Instead of waiting to send flowers on a major holiday, try sending them once a month. This surprise gift will bring so much cheer all year long! Do remember to select something small such as a 4 inch cube, as often desk and counter space is limited. Even a single, gorgeous bloom floating in a cube or round vase can really brighten a room. We love cymbidium orchid, blown rose and gerbera daisies.
Caregivers - Nurses, dog walkers and babysitters can truly be life savers. Remind these people how much they mean to you with a cut flower gift this season. If you want to thank a whole floor of nurses, send an arrangement to the nurses' station with a special note recognizing the whole team. These are the people that help lighten our load and give us hope, so put a smile on their face this time!
Corporate Connections - As we are filled with the holiday spirit, giving to those un-sung heroes can be very fulfilling and meaningful. Whether it's a helpful secretary, the dentist that squeezes in your appointment or your top client, remember all those people that make your life better and surprise them with a vase full of beauty this season. This lush hydrangea and roses arrangement is the perfect mix of bright cheer and beauty, and we can customize to your color choices.
Above all else, when sending flowers, always take a moment to plan the message you want to accompany them. Space is limited, so no pressure for a long essay, but a few well thought out sentences can have just as much impact as the perfect arrangement!
Happy Fall!
