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Ancient Egyptians knew of flower power when it came to expressing love. They adorned their pharaohs, their tombs and their warrior carts with flower bouquets. The blue and the white lotus (water lilies) or the papyrus flower were frequently depicted in hieroglyphics and found in tombs. Lovers still enjoy giving and receiving bouquets of flowers, breathing in the poignant aromas, gazing upon the fresh natural beauty and pondering the significance of such a thoughtful gesture.

The first thing to consider when choosing floral arrangements for lovers is the nature of the relationship. Daisies and chrysanthemums are perfect for a cheerful and playful lover in an innocent and new relationship. Another flirtatious favorite for new loves is the fragrant hyacinth. Modest and shy lovers will like something sweet and simple like violets. Rose bouquets are the most famous, particularly red roses, but there are many other flower garden contenders: tulips, lilacs, lilies, wildflowers, irises and orchids, for instance. For intensely passionate physical relationships, it should be noted that tulips are traditionally known to represent “the perfect lover.”

Sometimes flower bouquets look best when coordinated with the recipient’s home decor. “The recent Harvard research is proof that if we live in places that lift our spirits, we can live happier, healthier lives,” said Rebecca Cole of the Discovery Channel’s Surprise By Design show. “Fresh cut flowers are the perfect everyday accessory for any budget, as they add color, fragrance and style, and now we know they even increase energy and compassion.” Traditional homes work best with traditional flowers, such as rose bouquets, gladiolus, irises, lilies or carnations, whereas contemporary designs call for bold colors of anthuriums, heliconia, callas and orchids. Victorian homes look best with fragrant pastels, such as roses, peonies, lavender, gardenias and freesia. Country homes often go for a bouquet of wildflowers like yarrow, wild roses, scabiosa, heather, daisies or sunflowers. To instantly de-stress a home, try varieties like cyclamen, kalanchoe, pothos, ivy, sunflowers, daisies, hydrangea, delphinium or tulips.

A good way to feel out a person’s flower favorites is to take a trip to the local botanical gardens and check out the flowers there. Does she admire big flowering plants or quaint intricate beauties? Is she fond of the fragrant, the exotic or the traditional? Finding the perfect flower bouquets is a matter of personal taste and the more the giver knows about the receiver’s preferences, the easier it’ll be. Needless to say, receiving flowers is one of the most joyous feelings in life.

You’re at the office when suddenly it dawns on you; it’s your wedding anniversary! You need a proper gift and you need it fast! Instead of rushing out of the office and trying to throw something together at the mall and then wrapping it on your way home, why not just peruse a number of thoughtful bouquets online and send one of those? They range from “Get Well” balloon bouquets and edible “Happy Bosses’ Day” arrangements to birthday flowers and anniversary gift baskets. The good news is that most of these sites offer same-day delivery!

Balloon bouquets are a creative gift to celebrate someone’s special day, whether it is a birthday, a graduation or a new baby. A good selection can be found at www.giftbasket.com, starting as low as $30 and ranging up to $86.95 (to include flowers too). Balloons can be combined with teddy bears or chocolates too. Those looking for a really creative, customized balloon bouquet will love www.balloonplanet.com, where they can choose their own by theme, including Disney characters, alcoholic beverages, bugs, animals, singing balloons, sports, stars, hearts and more. For quick same-day delivery, www.1-800-balloons.com can accommodate with a number of arrangements.

Edible bouquets are some of the coolest gifts to receive. The recipient will feel almost guilty eating something so cool-looking, but the temptation almost always wins. In the olden days, grandmothers used to make wreaths made of foil-wrapped candies, but today the gifts have gotten even more ornate. Today, there are delicious candy bouquets for all occasions, such as Get Well Soon, Thank You, Congratulations, Happy Birthday and more. Some sites, like www.uniquegiftbasketsnow.com and www.acbouquet.com, allows a consumer to customize their gift bouquet, choosing only the items the recipient likes. Some of the more upscale arrangements include Ghirardelli, Lindor and other known brand names.

While edible gifts and bunches of balloons have their place in the world of specialty gifts, sometimes nothing expresses a sentiment like flower bouquets. For instance, roses are associated with romance and Valentine’s Day, and mothers enjoy flowers on Mother’s Day more than anything. Websites like www.ftd.com and www.proflowers.com specialize in same day flower delivery, which makes last-minute gift giving stress-free and easy.

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