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 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…
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.…
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…
Sure, flowers aren’t ever going to be the centerpiece of a marriage proposal, but that doesn’t mean they can’t play a role. Flowers—particularly red and pink roses—are classic symbols of romance, and few things are quite as romantic as a perfectly executed proposal. While getting the right ring should be your priority, thinking of ways…
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 polite to bring a contribution or gift. Sometimes, your gift can be a helpful item…
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,…
Is It OK to Send Flowers to a Man? Men have it easy. If a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day is coming up, and a guy is running a blank on gift ideas for his significant other, he can just buy a bouquet of beautiful flowers and call it good. But can women buy flowers for…
A Guide to Flower Business Etiquette When is it appropriate to send flowers to a co-worker or boss? At Ode à la Rose, that question is one we have heard again and again from our customers. It’s not difficult to see why. For most of us, flowers—roses especially—are an expression of romantic love. Red and…
Any advice Ina Garten offers, we take! We love this simple approach to decorating a dinner table. These remind us a bit of our Pick Me Up arrangements!
Flowers are a gorgeous way to decorate your home or celebrate a special occasion, and advice on how to pick and keep these colorful blooms is everywhere you turn. While some of this advice is handy, a fair number of myths masquerading as truth have sprung up amongst the words of wisdom. We’ve weeded out…
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…
What qualities are required to give roses? Kindness, of course. Thoughtfulness, for sure. Frenchness, maybe? But you should be good at math as well. According to aesthetic reasons, bouquets of less than ten roses are to be composed of an uneven number of roses. For bouquets of ten roses or more, this rule doesn’t apply because…