Valentine's Day Flower Snob

I think the most exciting part of Valentine’s Day are the flowers. It can also be the most disappointing part if they are ugly. I know what some of you are thinking, “Just be happy that you got flowers.” Umm…No. Tight long stem red roses with baby's breath are not my idea of happiness. If someone knows you well enough to celebrate Valentine’s Day with you, then they should know what you like and to put a little effort into it. If I see the letters FTD on the bouquet being delivered, I’m not signing for them. Don’t get me wrong and think I am “materialistic” and “pretentious” like that twitter follower said I was. It’s not about the dollar amount spent; it’s about the time and effort spent. If you go to the grocery store last minute and buy the flowers, I hope your girlfriend breaks up with you. You need to put some thought into it. What are the recipient's favorite colors? What kind of flowers would look best in the house? What kind of vase best reflects the recipient's style? As usual, let’s look at some good examples of Valentine’s Day bouquets and then the fun part… Ugly bouquets.

This is the ultimate.

Even a small bouquet can be really impressive.

Succulents are awesome.

These flowers are from a shop in Paris called Odorantes in the sixth arrondissement. The address is 9 Rue Madame. How lovely is that?

Not only is Hotel Costes the chicest hotel in Paris but it also has the chicest rose shop. Okay, now that we know what's pretty… Let's look at what's ugly...

This is my worst nightmare.

Don't use M&Ms, don't try to be avant-garde, Gerber daisies mean you're immature, and blue never works.

If I had wanted grocery store flowers, I would have gone to Vons myself.

Jesus Christ.

This is so stupid on so many levels. Do not accept. Okay okay okay enough ugliness. Below are three great books on flowers and bouquets.

All three of these books are available in my bookstore. Click on the have some decorum bookstore to purchase. Hope you get the flowers that you want for Valentine's Day. Send me pictures. XOXO