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Ideally, folks will get their orders in by Friday (Feb. 10) for best results.

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Olmstead loves to hear a good story to guide her task of pulling together the perfect floral arrangement.

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She sees social media, environmental concerns and the transition out of pandemic measures as key influences this year.

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Trending styles range from a soft romance or two-tone to bold and exuberant.

Oversized bouquets are gaining popularity, attributed to a European influence, shifting from Boho greened-up arrangements into bold colours and more density in arrangements.

Customers are also concerned with gifting fair trade roses, an easy task for Island florists, with most sourced from the south Island. Sustainable self-care products are also called for and carried to add the personal touch 含羞草研究社� from chocolates to bubbles 含羞草研究社� at many florists.

Because of the broader influence from social media platforms, people know to ask for different shape or scale of arrangement. They also know how to ask for more eco-friendly options such as just stems and water, with less plastic involved.

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