WANT TO PICK THE RIGHT BOUQUET? LET PERSONALITY BE YOUR GUIDE!

It’s well-known that flowers are a wonderful way to show you
care. Everyone loves to be on the receiving end of a beautiful
floral arrangement. For the gift-giver, the flower-buying
process could hardly be any simpler or more convenient. It’s a
win-win proposition! But sometimes, the dizzying array of
choices can be daunting. Unless you already know that the
recipient has a very strong preference for a certain type of
flowers, choosing just the right bouquet can be challenging --
and intimidating.

Don’t fret -- devising the perfect bouquet is what florists are
trained to do. Even if you’re flying solo in the selection
process, flower experts have suggested a few foolproof methods
to make sure the arrangement you pick will be suitable. Just
come armed with a few basic pieces of information about your
recipient’s taste and preferences, and you’ll be well on your
way to selecting their dream bouquet.

Personality is the Key

Even if a discussion of the finer points of daisies versus
lilies has never been a topic of dinner conversation, you can
still pick out a bouquet that will make your recipient’s heart
sing. Just spend a few minutes considering his or her overall
personality, hobbies, and lifestyle, and you’ll be ready to
pick the perfect flowers.

The Nature Lover

    * Is your recipient passionate about green living,
    sustainable design, and environmentalism? Are yoga and
    organic food daily topics of discussion? An arrangement
    that reflects the natural beauty of undeveloped pastures
    and rolling hills would probably be a perfect match. Try a
    bouquet that uses sunflowers as a focal point, and accent
    it with daisies, dried wheat, and grasses.

The Risk Taker

    * Does your recipient have a taste for intense experiences?
    Is he or she a connoisseur of fast cars, loud music, and
    extreme sports? If so, a traditional arrangement probably
    isn’t the best bet. Select a very colorful bouquet that
    mixes different species and textures. Rare elements like
    seed pods or non-organic materials might also work well.

The Sophisticate

    * This type is unmistakably elegant. He or she brings a
    measure of refined style to everything they do. Even the
    smallest gesture is classic and sophisticated. Reflect that
    elegance with a streamlined arrangement of spring bulb
    flowers, subdued tulips, or classic daffodils. Don’t add
    too much contrast; use just enough to create visual
    interest.

The Outdoorsy Type

    * This type is probably out somewhere hiking, mountain
    biking, or fishing while you’re picking out flowers. His or
    her favorite leisure activities are all in the great
    outdoors; passing a pretty day indoors would be tantamount
    to torture. Select an arrangement that is not too
    “arranged”-looking and reflects the asymmetries and
    striking combinations of the natural world. Wildflowers are
    a safe bet, as are wild grasses.

The Traditionalist

    * This type tends to like things that are simple,
    straightforward, classic, and elegant. They may tend to be
    conservative and cautious, and they steer away from showy,
    dramatic looks. Your best bet is likely to be a traditional
    arrangement, such as roses. To spice things up a bit, use a
    mix of rose colors and incorporate lemon leaves for some
    contrast.

The Forward Thinker

    * This type is bold, fashion-forward, and progressive.
    Their tastes are decidedly contemporary, and their art
    preferences probably run toward the avant-garde. Ask for an
    arrangement that includes non-traditional flora and accent
    materials, strong angles, and a striking vase. Rare and
    exotic species, such as orchids, are also recommended.

See how easy flower selection can be when you let personality
be your guide? Within just a few minutes, you’ll have selected
a gorgeous arrangement that mirrors the qualities that makes
your loved one so special. Still, don’t feel bound by these
suggestions -- rather, use them as a springboard to point you
toward the general type of look that will be a perfect match
for your recipient’s taste and preferences.  pick a bouquet...