Monday, November 1, 2010

Getting and Giving a Bouquet

***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
I was contacted by Sunflowerguy.com asking if I'd be interested in reviewing their flower delivery service. I'm not one to turn down a bouquet of beautiful flowers so I said Yes!I went on their site and picked a gorgeous bouquet. They have bunches of sunflowers in all different pretty arrangements. I picked my favorite and placed my order.
I was excited to see a fresh flower delivery on my doorstep!I followed the instructions for opening the box and found a lovely bouquet inside.I must admit that although the flowers were beautiful, they were smaller than what I had anticipated from how they appear in the photos. They came packed in moist florist foam ready to be placed in their vase. You pick the color of vase included with the flowers. Mine turned out to be an odd color of green. Of course we all know that a little spray paint can fix things---unless the original paint wasn't applied correctly (oops!). The plain galvanized vase would have been a better choice.
Oh well, my bouquet looked even more elegant in a vase from my collection.The flowers have an eight day guarantee. Mine didn't quite last the full eight days, but they did last longer than others I buy.
I enjoyed my pretty bouquet from Sunflowerguy.com and now
here's your chance to try out their fresh flower delivery. Go to their site and have a look around.
While you're there register to win a year of fresh flowers
(who wouldn't love that!). Then come back here and leave a comment.
On Friday I'll announce the winner.
Good Luck!
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57 comments:

  1. Blessed SerendipityNovember 1, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful! Did you see the red sunflowers? They are pretty too.

    -Danielle

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  2. HeidiNovember 1, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    wow, how fun that you got to review fresh flowers! Nothing makes the day better than a vase full of flowers! My favorite were the "Autumn Harvest" the little pumpkins were so cute!

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  3. DeniseNovember 1, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Never seen red sunflowers before....especially loved the 4th of July bunch.

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  4. RuthNovember 1, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Who doesn't love fresh flowers?
    My favorites:
    "The One" beautiful colors
    "Natural Living Sunflowers" the fullness and the use of fillers
    "Golden Fire Beam" all the colors of fall.

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  5. LisaluluNovember 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    autumn harvest is beautiful! this is something I need to put in my favorites.. who wouldn't love a gift from them!!

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  6. CarpentersNovember 1, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    I love sunflowers even the ones growing along the road in summertime would love to see them in winter.Thank You for all your delightful designs.
    Crystal

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  7. The Dutch GirlNovember 1, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Like many others I too am in love with the red sunflowers, the Red Sun Express bouquet is my favorite!

    Thank you for hosting this lovely give away,
    Hanneke

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  8. melyNovember 1, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Wow! I love "The all for you do" bouquet. All of them are so pretty. I glad to know you accepted them.

    Mely

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  9. MelindaNovember 1, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I didn't know there was such a thing as red sunflowers! I loved the Natural Living Sunflowers too!

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  10. ErinNovember 1, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Colorful Love is a stunning bouquet! So pretty!

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  11. AndreaNovember 1, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I like the "For all you do" Flowers the most. I also didn't know there were red sunflowers!!
    The "unzip" box sounds intriguing :0
    babysickler(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 1, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    They are very pretty, Joy! I only get about 7-8 days out of fresh flowers myself, and that is with changing out the water.

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  13. patsyNovember 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    The California medley was my favorite... well maybe... I liked the Autumn harvest too... and The One (wow so pretty)
    Oh boy they are RIGHT-
    These arrangements are gorgeous & way better than plain ol' roses- anyday!

    Thank you for the opportunity :)

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  14. StephanieNovember 1, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    They are all so beautiful. I had no idea sunflowers came in all those colors.

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  15. ErinNovember 1, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I think I'd pick Bold Beauty. So pretty.

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  16. DragonladyNovember 1, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    WOW, I love Sunflowers and those Red ones are so gorgeous and different....They are all so very pretty...I would love receiving any one of the bouquets for sure..
    hugs
    Brenda

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  17. Life Is Crazy BeautifulNovember 1, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    So pretty! Sunflowers are our state flower here in KS...that Natural Beauty you have pictured in the last picture is pretty delish...but I liked so many!

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  18. Kendra@My InsanityNovember 1, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    I like the California Medley sunflower arrangement!

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  19. AnonymousNovember 1, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Of Course, I like "the one". Fresh flowers are fabulous!

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  20. SheenaNovember 1, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    I love "Autumn Harvest". That would be lovely for Thanksgiving! Sunflowers are so cheerful!

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  21. HelenNovember 1, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    They're all so pretty - but especially the Golden Fire Beam
    Sunflowers.

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  22. Rebecca R.November 1, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    I love sunflowers. The orange are my favorite around this time of year! Thanks for the contest!!

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  23. Rebecca R.November 1, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    I love sunflowers. The orange are my favorite around this time of year! Thanks for the contest!!

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  24. BernieNovember 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    I love it! Sunflowers are so pretty. Hot Apple Cider is beautiful!

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  25. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    free flowers for a year; that would be the best.

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  26. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Wow, that bouquet is beautiful and your right it look better in your vase : )

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  27. Sarah TaylorNovember 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I love the California Medley...beautiful! Thanks for the honest review!

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  28. destinyNovember 1, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Oh, I would LOVE to have fresh flowers in my home all the time if I could!! They make me smile! (and sunflowers are my favorite!)
    Thanks!!

    (love your blog!)

    Destiny

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  29. Loui♥November 1, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Gorgeous selections!
    especially the RED sunflowers!
    but my favorite was the Natural Living in the bronze vase.
    sure would be nice to win flowers for a year..
    but I'm hoping to be the lucky winner here!
    Loui♥

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  30. CarisaNovember 1, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    The Red Sun Express bouquet was gorgeous! I also liked the designer's choice.
    Mrs. Petrie @ casapetrie.com/blog/

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  31. KimNovember 1, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    The natural living sunflowers were my favorite. I guess it is because I lived in Hawaii and they look like protea...a flower that grows there.

    I'm glad you got to enjoy those fresh flowers. Beautiful.

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  32. Lady DorothyNovember 1, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Wouldn't it be fun to have fresh flowers delivered regularly? Yes!

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  33. Heather at Happy Chippy JunkNovember 1, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Me me me!!

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  34. Gottjoy!November 1, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    They were all so beautiful. What a luxury to have those for a year. I never knew sunflowers came in all those beautiful array of colors.

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  35. GigiNovember 2, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I love the "Smiling Sunflowers"! They're so fun and whimsical! Glad you enjoyed your flowers. Thanks for a great post.

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  36. Sherry WrightNovember 2, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Wow, they're all beautiful! Love the red sunflowers! :)

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  37. Brittany @ The Rollins WorldNovember 2, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    The Touch of Class and Moonbeam are my favorites. So pretty and classic!

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  38. SherriNovember 2, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Sunflowers are my fav flower. They are all OVAH my blog. ;-) My selection would be Apple Hill. Beautiful and perfect for this season.

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  39. KaseyNovember 2, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I love the red sunflowers. All beautiful arrangements though.

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  40. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    I like "apple hill"! So beautiful! Thanks for blogging!

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  41. Lisa and familyNovember 2, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    I love fresh flowers! All the sunflower arrangements are beautiful, I think the Farmer's Choice is my favorite.

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  42. Anji JohnstonNovember 2, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Fresh flowers for a year - once a year would be a blessing! A really beautiful selection, I may just have to order me some! Thanks so much for the info

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  43. HollyNovember 3, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    I love the Apple Hill bouquet! It looks just like you picked it yourself while strolling in the fields.

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  44. Kallee AnneNovember 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I love the APPLE HILL bouquet. The tones of it would compliment my fall decore at the moment. I love the warm tones of autumn

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  45. CoriNovember 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Sunflowers just say "Happy Day" to me and these are beautiful!

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  46. ShellyhecticNovember 3, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Who doesn't love fresh flowers? I do, I do!

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  47. Raye MarieNovember 3, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    So glad to see you are back!!! I really like the Natural Living flowers. Thanks for the fun!

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  48. Raye MarieNovember 3, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    So glad to see you are back!!! I really like the Natural Living flowers. Thanks for the fun!

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  49. DeannaNovember 3, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Sunflowers have such happy faces. I think their packaging concept is brilliant! deanna[at]alaska [dot] net

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  50. MichelleNovember 3, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    All are beautiful, so it's hard to chose. I do like the colorful Summer Blast Sunflowers.

    As an artist, I would love to have fresh flowers around to paint!

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  51. AshleyNovember 4, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Such a tough choice! My favorite was the "Apple Hill". In Texas, we really don't have your typical "fall season". But these flowers would bring fall right to my front door! Beautiful!

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  52. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    I love sunflowers! I really liked the Apple Hill bouquet on the site. Very nice!

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  53. StaceyNovember 4, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    I love the red sunflowers! Red Express! Who wouldnt love a year full of flowers!?

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  54. kathi @ traybellaNovember 4, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    beautiful flowers!
    thanks for the fun giveaway. please enter me into your drawing!
    kathi

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  55. sylviaNovember 8, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Flowers are always a breath of fresh air!!! Love them!

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  56. sylviaNovember 8, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    What's not to love about flowers??!!

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  57. jkNovember 9, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I love flowers... they are such a wonderful treat to have around. Your blog is wonderful, thanks for sharing your talents.

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