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VOLUME XXIV NARROWSBURG, NY FEBRUARY 11 – 17, 1999

Love is more than a box of chocolate

TRR photo by Denise de Vines
Rob Frank says send the flowers to her work.

By DENISE de VINES

A little innovation can take romance to new heights, according to regional merchandising experts The way in which you present your Valentine’s Day gift can be equally as important as choosing the right gift. Take, for instance, the very popular gift of flowers.

"Women like to receive flowers at their work: it makes a statement to her co-workers about your admiration," said Rob Frank, owner of The Honesdale Greenhouse. "It’s also important that the flowers are alive long enough for her to enjoy them. Buy them in a vase versus handing her wrapped flowers. If the bouquet dies the next day, your lady isn’t going to be very impressed. In fact, it works against you."

Frank also suggests zeroing in on a favorite color. Although red signifies love, if your lover favors purple or yellow, awareness of that scores extra points for your gift.

Chris Glinton, co-owner of Rose-Al Florist in Hawley suggests, "If you’re going somewhere for dinner, have the flowers delivered to the restaurant. I’ve even done a bud vase with the card, then covered the table in rose petals."

In that instance, Rose-Al collaborated with The Acting Company Playhouse in Forest City. The Playhouse will have your floral arrangement on the table when you arrive. You can bet she’ll be impressed with she reads the gift tag.
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