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Are anonymous flowers creepy or classy?

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Are anonymous flowers creepy or classy?

As a local florist in Columbia, Tennessee Bloomstall Flower Boutique is often asked to deliver flowers anonymously.  We have chosen to not take any order without full sender information.  We will leave a card unsigned but will always tell the receiver the sender's name when asked.  We have run into several issues where the receiver did not want to have any kind of contact with the sender.  We've even had an instance where someone with a restraining order against them tried to send flowers to their estranged spouse.  When we contacted the recipient to let them know we would be...

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Welcome to Columbia, Tennessee - Bloomstall Flower Boutique wants to be your local florist!

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Welcome to Columbia, Tennessee - Bloomstall Flower Boutique wants to be your local florist!

If you've recently moved to Columbia, Tennessee or will be doing so in the future let us be the first to say WELCOME TO TOWN!  We're glad you're here.  Columbia is a small, close-knit community that's very welcoming of new residents.  We have beautiful city parks, hiking trails, historic districts, and a well maintained and bustling town square. Columbia is called "Mule Town" thanks to nearly 100 years of Mule Day festivities that stem from the city once being home to one of the large mule and livestock auctions in the nation.  Since then, there has been a weekly festival...

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Should I just buy myself flowers?

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Should I just buy myself flowers?

Yes, yes, yes!  Flowers have been proven to heighten the mood of those around them!  There is absolutely no reason to wait for someone else to brighten your day when you can do so on your own.  If you're worried that a florist will think it's odd that you are sending yourself flowers, don't, it's very common.   If you want to send yourself flowers in the Columbia, Tennessee please consider us!  Or, stop by the shop 6 days a week and select a beautiful bouquet from our fresh flower stem bar! Bloomtsall Flower Boutique 510 North Garden Suite B Columbia,...

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Do you tip a local florist?

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Do you tip a local florist?

Florists are in the service industry and provide a hands-on experience.  They are artists that design and create custom flower arrangements that work with your occasion.  It is perfectly acceptable to tip a florist.  It should never be mandatory or appear on your invoice or receipt without consent.  If a gratuity is required, we suggest using a different flower shop. Gratuities are often given to florists when they design and arrange flowers for an event such as a party or wedding.   Bloomstall Flower Boutique accepts tips through our website for locally purchased flower arrangements and we appreciate each and every...

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What (which) is the most expensive flower in the world?

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What (which) is the most expensive flower in the world?

Flowers, those delicate and ephemeral beauties of nature, have captivated human hearts for centuries. Beyond their aesthetic appeal and aromatic allure, some blooms command astonishing prices that defy expectations. Whether due to rarity, uniqueness, or cultural significance, these flowers have fetched prices that are simply mind-boggling. Here’s a glimpse into the world of the most expensive flowers and flowering plants ever sold: 1. Shenzhen Nongke Orchid Known for its striking beauty and rarity, the Shenzhen Nongke Orchid holds the title for one of the most expensive flowers ever sold. Created through extensive breeding and cultivation efforts by the Shenzhen Nongke...

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