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CibbuanoFlowers and Chocolates Presents
May 26th 2006 01:36
Everyone loves presents and you don’t need a special occasion to give something special to a loved one. A gift needn’t cost an arm or a leg either. Some of the best gifts are simple and small, but show a lot of thought and consideration. Choosing a gift can be tricky at the best of times. I thought I’d look over the two traditional gift ideas for females, chocolates and flowers and give some advice for turning these bland presents into fantastic gifts. Both chocolates and flowers will be a much appreciated present at anytime. It’s always nice to surprise your partner will a random little present to let them know you’re thinking of them. Finding a small box of tasty delights or a beautiful bunch of flowers can make any woman’s day and put the giver in their good books for weeks.
Chocolates: Unless you’ve got a partner with a very unfortunate allergy, chocolates are a great, safe, anytime gift idea. Chocolates are ideal for an impromptu surprise although for an actual celebration such as a birthday or anniversary a box of choccies is not so appropriate. When it comes to giving chocolates, always remember quality over quantity. A small trio pack of Lindt or Ferrero’s are far better than 2kg worth of variety store chocolate. For an extra special gift idea hand pick a few handcrafted chocolates from a local chocolatier. Specialty chocolates stores are springing up in locations throughout Australia and they are well worth the effort of a visit. Haighs Chocolates are delicious and there are outlets in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. In central Sydney (Paddington), Just William Chocolates also produces some delightful morsals. Chocolates are a very cliché present which is why going the extra mile and picking specialty chocolates makes a seemingly safe and boring gift instantly personal and thoughtful.
Flowers: These are the partners in crime with chocolates. Another one of those safe gift options which when chosen wrongly screams, “I just remembered your birthday and picked these up on the way over.” Like chocolates, there is absolutely nothing wrong with giving flowers, they just need to be jazzed up to indicate that a bit of thought went into choosing them. The first step is to ensure the flowers are fresh, fragrant and vibrant. Avoid anything that looks wilted and has been sitting in scunggie bucket water all day. Also any wrapping paper should be halfway presentable, none of the mauve, nanna tissue paper. It looks cheap and tacky. Once more the quality over quantity is the goer. Even a single fresh flower is better than a huge bunch floppy flowers. When choosing flowers put a bit of thought into the type of flowers that you buy. You don’t need to know the species and what they all symbolically mean. The best way to choose flowers is to pick something that reminds you of your partner. If she’s a vibrant, fun-loving gal, get her something big and brightly coloured. When in doubt, ask a florist for advice. Any florist will be able to pick a suitable arrangement and many will assist you pick individual flowers to make up a hand-picked bouquet.
Chocolates: Unless you’ve got a partner with a very unfortunate allergy, chocolates are a great, safe, anytime gift idea. Chocolates are ideal for an impromptu surprise although for an actual celebration such as a birthday or anniversary a box of choccies is not so appropriate. When it comes to giving chocolates, always remember quality over quantity. A small trio pack of Lindt or Ferrero’s are far better than 2kg worth of variety store chocolate. For an extra special gift idea hand pick a few handcrafted chocolates from a local chocolatier. Specialty chocolates stores are springing up in locations throughout Australia and they are well worth the effort of a visit. Haighs Chocolates are delicious and there are outlets in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. In central Sydney (Paddington), Just William Chocolates also produces some delightful morsals. Chocolates are a very cliché present which is why going the extra mile and picking specialty chocolates makes a seemingly safe and boring gift instantly personal and thoughtful.
Flowers: These are the partners in crime with chocolates. Another one of those safe gift options which when chosen wrongly screams, “I just remembered your birthday and picked these up on the way over.” Like chocolates, there is absolutely nothing wrong with giving flowers, they just need to be jazzed up to indicate that a bit of thought went into choosing them. The first step is to ensure the flowers are fresh, fragrant and vibrant. Avoid anything that looks wilted and has been sitting in scunggie bucket water all day. Also any wrapping paper should be halfway presentable, none of the mauve, nanna tissue paper. It looks cheap and tacky. Once more the quality over quantity is the goer. Even a single fresh flower is better than a huge bunch floppy flowers. When choosing flowers put a bit of thought into the type of flowers that you buy. You don’t need to know the species and what they all symbolically mean. The best way to choose flowers is to pick something that reminds you of your partner. If she’s a vibrant, fun-loving gal, get her something big and brightly coloured. When in doubt, ask a florist for advice. Any florist will be able to pick a suitable arrangement and many will assist you pick individual flowers to make up a hand-picked bouquet.
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