In a Pinch for a Birthday or Anniversary Gift?
Nothing says “Oops! I forgot,” like a grocery store bouquet and a gift card with “Happy Anniversary” hastily smeared on the envelope.
Sometimes it’s worth the express shipping. Bookmark these sites:
Need delivery quickly?
This site displays the “earliest possible arrival date” with each gift, and also offer a “need a gift today” option for flowers. Signature red box and gift cards up the ante in elegance.
Flowerbud
Interesting flowers, elegantly packaged direct from grower.
Calyx Flowers
Grower direct flowers shipped in bud to maximize longevity.
Sundance Catalog
Nice, artistic jewlery. There’s also an outlet that offers special deals.
Next Day Cupcakes from Mrs. Beasley’s
Not your average delivery. Festive and delicious! (Weather advisory: They do not ship when weather conditions are too hot.)
Same Day
Martha Stewart’s arrangements are available same day through 1-800-flowers.com
A single stem of her favorite flower with a hand-written note on a blank card inviting her to dinner (with a cd to set the mood while you get ready) gets better reviews than a large bouquet.
Phone in an order to go from your favorite restaurant, bring it home and serve it with a gift cd and some diamond earrings*. Or better yet, a birthday dinner, prepared by you.
(*just threw that diamond earrings in there because I had someone reading over my shoulder! You know what to do….)
