Awesome Blossoms for the "It Girl" in your World: Please, Ditch the Red Roses…

Let’s be honest. A rose is not just a rose, if it’s a red one. These crimson colored flora are a symbol of enduring love, a budding romance and often how we reveal our sentiments and gratitude to a loved one, secret admirer, casual fling or bedroom buddy.  Whether it’s a six, nine, twelve or twenty four stem bouquet, the rose is a power flower that gets the job done.

Well gentlemen, times are changing and if you want to make a woman feel special, it’s time to ditch the red roses. Women, from the friend with whom you wish you had benefits to your grandma, are tired of them. Especially those arrangements which are auto-delivered because you have 800-Flowers programmed on speed dial in your phone and have amassed coupons to the service for being a super using customer.

Please don’t get us wrong, it’s not that we’re an ungrateful bunch, it’s just that red roses have become yawn…boring not to mention trite, easy and far too simple. If you’re trying to send us a message we suggest you do the picking on your personal time. Instead of a hotline, call or visit a local florist to make sure the flowers you choose are fresh, full and one of our favorites.

(Ladies if you’re reading this listen up. Men deserve a little love too. So man-up and reread this article from a male point of view. )

Not sure how to select an assortment that sends the right message? Here are some awesome blossoms for the “it girl” in your world:

The Hippy Dippy Chick: She’s laid-back, carefree and full of laughter? Don’t let her go! Colorful daisies symbolize loyalty and are the flower du jour among shabby chique gals. Opt for a soft arrangement of pastels (baby pink, cream or a combo) or brighten up someone’s day with a vibrant combo of yellow, dark pink and orange gerberas. Make sure to have the stems cropped, these flowers lose their elegant power and wither quickly if not treated properly.  

The Temptress: If you’ve found yourself a paramour that makes you feel alive again, it’s proper courtesy for you to thank her. Calla lilies, reminiscent of crisp white linen sheets, have an overtly sexual tone.  Perhaps this is why Freud was a fan. Though they come in yellow, pink and now purple as well in miniature size, go with classic white – they’re elegant, fresh and a testament of your exuberance and her beauty.

The Ex You Want Back: If you cheated and have some apologizing to do, blue Violets will tell her you will always be true, the white ones should convince her to give you another chance. Mauve lilacs may seem old fashioned but they let a lady know you’re wondering if she still loves you while white tulips are a surefire way to request forgiveness.

Best Friend without Benefits:  Is there a woman you want to spend the rest of your life with but doesn’t know it yet? Pink peonies, if available, are the way to break it to her. These lush, full-rounded blossoms represent romance and riches, and are considered a sign of good fortune and a happy life together. Gardenias are another way to get the message across, they mean ecstasy, you're lovely, and I secretly love you.

As for Grandma, if she she still wants to smell the roses trysurprising her with some pink, yellow or white ones!