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being surprised, celebrating, flower delivery, International Women's Day, local florist, ordering flowers, sunflower bouquet, sunflowers and daisies
“All this was new to me. Life takes us by surprise and orders us to move towards the unknown – even when we don’t want to and we think we don’t need to.” ―
I arrived home yesterday and there was this huge flower box waiting for me by the door. I suspected was from M.
And it was. He knows that I love sunflowers and daisies. So, to celebrate International Women’s Day he sent me 10 beautiful sunflowers.
I am so happy with his care and attention. Everything he says and does, makes me feel not only wanted, but cherished and safe.
There is only one detail with the beautiful flowers. Each flower should have been protected by netting, as per the description inside the box. Because they were not, some were damaged. I didn’t tell him that, but I want to give him a tip when ordering flowers again.
Since I have been disappointed,more than once, with 1800Flowers, I now search for a florist in the area where I am sending to. I get a local florist and get flower arrangements done with attention and care.
Would you say something, or just leave it alone? I don’t want to appear ungrateful.
“I have been finding treasures in places I did not want to search. I have been hearing wisdom from tongues I did not want to listen. I have been finding beauty where I did not want to look. And I have learned so much from journeys I did not want to take. Forgive me, O Gracious One; for I have been closing my ears and eyes for too long. I have learned that miracles are only called miracles because they are often witnessed by only those who can can see through all of life’s illusions. I am ready to see what really exists on other side, what exists behind the blinds, and taste all the ugly fruit instead of all that looks right, plump and ripe.” ― Suzy Kassem
How wonderful, that such a sweet thing to do.
I personally would not say anything to him than a big thank you for his action and thoughtfulness. If you like to complain then I would send a feedback to the company directly, so they know, that you were disappointed by some flowers you received as a present. Specially then they should be more careful.
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Hi Ute,
Thank you for your insight! I am leaning towards not saying anything. As you said, he was so thoughtful about it, and I don’t want take anything from his beautiful gesture.
I am thinking about leaving a review on their website.
Blessings!
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Don’t say anything!! It wasn’t his fault. But I do the same thing. I find a local florist where I need flowers delivered. It helps local communities!! I, too, love sunflowers; they are beautiful!
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Thank you for giving me you thoughts! I will probably not say anything. He is trying so hard to be nice, I don’t want to anything to hurt his feelings.
Exactly, using local florists is a win-win situation.
Blessings!
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How beautiful!
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Thank you Dawn! Blessings!
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So very sweet. I worked for a local florist in my town. So many people were let down by 800 Flowers and other online companies. My advice was always to avoid those and shop local. I maybe wouldn’t say anything now but maybe later mention how you like to shop local and somehow give him a name of a florist near you. I don’t know. I just don’t like disappointing people. I might call 800 Flowers myself and tell them how disappointed you are. But he sounds wonderful!! ♥️
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Hi Andi,
He is just the sweetest, so thoughtful and considerate.
Thank you for adding your thoughts to this question.
I am inclined not to say anything, unless the topic comes up. If I have a chance I will mention shopping at a local florist. I only use local florists. Too many disappointments with the 800 deliveries.
Blessings!
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I’m just so very happy for you. I’m wishing you all the best!
Question: are all your mosaics made in class or do you create at home too? I think it’s a beautiful hobby.
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Thank you Andi!
Most of my mosaics are made at the studio. I have made a few at home, such as the one of my sister. I will be posting another one that I made at home in the next few days… stay tuned 🙂
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I’d tell him. I bet he paid a fortune for them. So he should know that 1800 flowers did not take good care when he ordered from them! 🙂
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Hi Carol Anne,
Thank you for your input. I wanted to say something, but now, after reading some responses here, I realized that it is best to focus on his beautiful gesture. If he directly asks about it, or in the future, if there is a chance, I will try talking about local florists as a better alternative.
Blessings!
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That is so thoughtful! They are beautiful 🌻 I wouldn’t mention anything because it’s not his fault. It’s just a little thing that can be let go, IMHO 😊 They look very nice in any case!
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Hi Yari,
Thank you! You, and others here are making me see that I should focus on his beautiful gesture, and not on such minor detail.
Blessings!
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I would say, leave it alone, just focus on the beautiful gesture
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Hi Beth,
Thank you for making me realize my focus was not where it should be.
Blessings!
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just my take on it –
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I do appreciate your wisdom!
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What a gorgeous surprise! I agree with Ute about calling the company and letting them know.
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Hi Mia,
Yes, it was 🙂 I am still smiling.
I am leaving a review on their site.
Blessings to you!
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I agree with the comments above. Just keep it to yourself and maybe contact the company. Cheers.
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Thank you Lynette!
You guys are right!
Blessings!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. glad you received a thoughtful gift!.. don’t believe I would say anything to him as he may have assumed the flowers would be sent protected and beyond his control.. it is the thought that counts… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you Larry, for always reminding me of what is important 🙂
Blessings to you!
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The flowers are beautiful and what a thoughtful gesture – netting or not. Happy International Women’s Day!
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Thank you Ab!
It was indeed very thoughtful, and surprising!
Netting, what netting? 😉
Blessings to you and your beautiful family!
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I would probably say something…to 1800Flowers, which is a huge ripoff! I’ve ordered from them before, and they’re hella inconsiderate. I delivered flowers to someone’s funeral, and they sent a reminder the following year, as if it was a birthday or something 🙄
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oh gosh, that is just the worst! No attention or care at all. I have received flowers before that looked so bad from them, and never said anything. This time it is not that bad, but it reminded me of all the other times.
They will get a piece of my mind, and never my business!
Blessings!
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Gorgeous flowers, so thoughtful and what you like. ABSOLUTELY NOT complain or give advice to him about ordering at this stage. Fastest way for a guy to head for the hill. Actually, if I sent a gift to a man and he said it was nice but gave me advice about how and what to send —NO MORE GIFTS. At my age, I don’t need advice when I tried to do something thoughtful. I send flowers through these different companies too. I don’t always call local, because it’s hit or miss with local too. We don’t know what flowers they have on hand. It’s the thought that counts. My gosh, most men are not thoughtful when it costs $$. LOL. Great photo of them.
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Hi Monica,
He is indeed so thoughtful and trying his best to please me. I don’t want to take him for granted and seem ungrateful.
You make a good point: I would not want to be given any advices about shopping after giving someone a gift.
Thank you for setting me straight 🙂
Blessings!
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LOL – do you notice as we get older we speak our mind more for EVERYTHING. I notice myself and can hear when it doesn’t sound good, and stop myself. We dont want to sound like grumpy grandparents… YET, anyhow.
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sound like grumpy grandparents? – heavens no!!!! lol
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I told you to give the guy a chance and YAYYYYY Flowers Anna Star and so pretty..
well you know me by now right!
I would say they were soooo gorgeous and thoughtful… thank you soooo much.
I just want to let you know that some were damaged for future.
Listen, if it were me, I would be grateful and more than likely call and get a big discount too.. 🤣
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Hi Cindy,
I am going with just gratitude for now, for him. A bad review for them.
He is really trying to be the nicest in everything.
Thank you for adding to the conversation 🙂
Blessings!
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warranted indeed on both counts.. you’re so welcome! ❣️
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I probably won’t say anything because it’s missing the point. But he may appreciate the honesty Futher down the track when this comes up..timing is important I think.
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Hi Cassa,
I won’t say anything for now, but I will probably say something after we are together longer than 1 month lol
For now, as you say, I will stick to the point, which is: his thoughtful gesture.
Thank you and blessings to you!
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