Hit it: Do you see this bouquet? It bares an uncanny resemblance to its counterparts of which often connote a timeless gesture of romance. However, this particular bouquet carries one underlying message: I want to be on you.
Nowhere on the handwritten, recycled-paper note card was that phrase scribbled but its implications were loud and clear. I recently received these flowers from a special someone and while I typically tend to enjoy self-bought flowers from the lady on the corner of 22nd and Mission, I found myself rather bewitched by the allure of this bouquet.
For starters, I was greeted by a bike messenger who had just ridden through unyielding and inhospitable SF wind. A BIKE MESSENGER, how unconventional for a flower delivery service. Even better was the fact that she was female (women empowerment flourishes). The Bike Messenger company is appropriately called Cupid and is a local worker-owned collective. Upon receiving this generous display of affection, I thanked the kind maiden who braved the weather and then promptly noticed the emblem on the mini greeting card buried between the stems. It read: FARM GIRL. The earthly texture of the card alone suggested it was made from recycled paper. Upon further research, I was delighted to learn that Farm Girl Flowers is as green and local as it gets. Local Bay Area growers, local assembly, only in-season flowers, pollution-free delivery, and vase recycling. I was rather pleased with my arrangement and felt that the person on the giving end was sure to receive a handsome reward for their efforts.
If ever an occasion arises to purchase flowers for luring intents as opposed to your standard expression of love, try these out because nothing says ‘Let’s get it on’ (thank you, Marvin Gaye) like an environmentally conscious lover.
Thanks, Rachel for the suggestion!
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