...though it probably shouldn't be on a first date. Too often, men buy roses (especially red) because we've been taught that they are the perfect flowers for a lady. Well, this is only true if it is her favorite flower, which you probably wouldn't know on a first date. If you must give roses, then colors like yellow or pink would be safer choices. I did floral deliveries in high school for a local florist, so one thing that I've since come to enjoy is going to the Los Angeles Flower Market in downtown. Since, I have a date this weekend I got up early and was at the mart around 8:30.
With such an intoxicating scent and fullness of bloom, Casablanca Lillies are incontrovertibly my favorite flower to give to someone special, as well as, to myself. (Well, to my apartment, actually.)
And Calla Lillies would have to be my first runner-up. ("...in the event that the winner, Casablanca Lillies, can't perform their duty, then the first runner-up...") This potted version is perfect for adding a life to a space - especially the bathroom - and requires very little maintenance, making it perfect for someone, with two brown thumbs, like myself.
Gerbera Daisy seem to last forever and a day. Whenever I've given these, I've only needed to add a large grosgrain or satin ribbon (NO cellophane, please) in a contrasting color and I'm finished. Also, since they are not really such "serious" flowers like a Rose, they are always a safe, non-threatening option. If the lady in your life does indeed like flowers, then I suggest finding out exactly which type/color of flower is truly her favorite and stick with it. Trust me, getting it right will makes a difference.
LOS ANGELES FLOWER DISTRICT
766 Wall Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90014-2316
213-627-2482
HOURS:
Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-Noon ($2 Admission)
Tue & Thur 6am-Noon ($2 Admission)
Saturday 6am-Noon ($1 Admission)
766 Wall Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90014-2316
213-627-2482
HOURS:
Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-Noon ($2 Admission)
Tue & Thur 6am-Noon ($2 Admission)
Saturday 6am-Noon ($1 Admission)
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