How to Give Flowers

Want to give flowers in a more personal way? Here you will find ideas for different ways to present the gift that is great for any and even no occassion!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• fresh flowers
• scissors
• water
• containers

1. add a little water and some flowers and BINGO! Select an unusual container for your fresh cut flowers:
   
   *a ceramic toothbrush holder-tuck flowers into the openings! (may be reused for flowers or toothbrushes!) makes a great housewarming gift.
2. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINALS! *say GOOD MORNING! With some bright flowers in a ceramic latte mug and even include a gift card to starbucks or tullys. A great gift for a busy coworker or college student.
3. Hope this flowers take a load off ya! *FUNNY! For no special occasion, maybe just to acknowledge a busy mom...use an empty (washed out) laundry detergent container!
4. lavendarlanefloral.com *Fill a shallow basket with daisies. -soak some florist foam and put in bottom of basket-use an abundance of daisies and push the stems into the foam.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to add some water to the chosen container to keep flowers fresh
• Flowers are always a great way to let someone know you are thinking of them and that you care!
• Giving flowers doesn't have to be expensive. Go outside and cut some fresh flowers from the garden, or buy a bunch at the local farmers market..then look around and find an unconventional container.
• Make sure you give flowers while still fresh.
• don't use flowers that are turning brown.